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VanDusen Festival of Lights 2023

VanDusen Festival of Lights returns from November 24 to January 7. Experience a magical winter wonderland with more than one million lights decorating 15 acres of VanDusen Botanical Garden.

Learn more and buy tickets

Tickets must be purchased online in advance. Tickets are not sold on-site.


Buying regular tickets

Purchase your tickets online or at the VanDusen admission desk. Regular admission tickets are not valid for special events like Festival of Lights.

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Online ticket purchases for VanDusen Botanical Garden will be directed to our third-party ticketing provider, ShowPass. The City of Vancouver is not liable for the security of the information shared with ShowPass.

VanDusen Botanical Garden is a 55-acre oasis in the heart of Vancouver with over 7,500 plant species and varieties from around the world! Spot and photograph local wildlife, find your way through an Elizabethan hedge maze, unwind in a serene setting, dine on the patios of Truffles Cafe or Shaughnessy Restaurant, or browse the garden-themed gift shop. VanDusen has something for everyone to enjoy!

The Garden's multi-award winning LEED Platinum Visitor Centre was named Most Sustainable Building of the Year in 2014. Shaped like an orchid when viewed from above, its organic lines echo the way nature and conservation have been considered at every turn.

Admission tickets and memberships

Book admission tickets to VanDusen Botanical Garden and buy and renew memberships online.

Location and hours

VanDusen Garden is located at 5251 Oak St and open daily. Find directions, parking information, and opening hours.

What to see and do

Enjoy all the garden has to offer with guided tours, educational exhibits, events, and more.

Indoor event rentals

Rent one of VanDusen's elegant facilities for your next private event or special occasion.

Outdoor event rentals

Hold your wedding or special event in one of VanDusen's beautiful outdoor wedding locations.

Dine at VanDusen

Savour the delicious menu items at both Shaughnessy Restaurant and Truffles Cafe.

Photography and Commercial Filming

We provide a diverse backdrop for filming and photography at VanDusen Botanical Garden.

Meet the gardeners

James

Meet James, a Vancouver Park Board gardener who helps maintain the formal and heritage rose garden at VanDusen Botanical Garden.

David

Meet David, a Vancouver Park Board gardener who helps maintain the famous Laburnum Walk at VanDusen Botanical Garden.

Contact us

VanDusen admission desk:
604-257-8463

VanDusen 24-hour information line:
604-257-8335

Showpass ticketing support:
support@showpass.com
1-844-307-7469

Rental inquiries:
vandusenrentals@vancouver.ca

Membership inquiries:
membership@vandusen.org

Media inquiries only:
PB.Communications@vancouver.ca

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