Located in nearly the geographical center of Vancouver at the intersection of Cambie Street and West 33rd Avenue, Queen Elizabeth Park is one of the most delightful walking areas in the City. The park covers 130 Acres, but a simple walk around the garden is only 0.41 km, or 538 steps, and will take you to the “top of the City."
Route statistics
| Distance | 0.41 km |
| Steps | 538 |
| Elevation change | 4 m |
Route description
On average the park welcomes 6 million visitors annually, and with the many things to see and do it is no wonder that this location is such a popular destination. Main attractions include: the Bloedel Floral Conservatory; one of Canada’s best indoor arboretums, and the brilliant quarry gardens. The seasonally changing gardens proudly display expertly positioned, specifically selected ornamental trees and shrubs, and have earned the crowning title of, “Vancouver's horticultural jewel”.
The park also offers the chance to try many sports including: tennis, basketball, pitch & putt, roller hockey, disc golf, and lawn bowling. The location also affords ample picnic area, a serene platform for tai chi, and excellent night time stargazing.
Accessibility
The gardens are wheelchair accessible by following a marked path. Please note that some sections do have a significant incline.
Bloedel Conservatory is a domed lush paradise located in Queen Elizabeth Park atop the City of Vancouver’s highest point. More than 120 free-flying exotic birds, 500 exotic plants and flowers thrive within its temperature-controlled environment.
Quarry garden
Rose garden
Love in the Rain
The fabulous Dancing Waters fountain is located adjacent to Bloedel Conservatory and is attractive both day and night. It is comprised of 70 jets of water using 85,000 litres of recirculating water.
1 of 3 casts of this bronze scuplture, Henry Moore's Knife Edge Two Piece sits in the centre of the square outside the Bloedel Conservatory. It was installed in 1969 and was a gift to the Park Board by Prentice and Virginia Bloedel.