Accessibility

The Visitor Centre, Administration Building, Floral Hall, Shaughnessy Restaurant, and most paved garden paths are fully accessible to wheelchairs, scooters, and walkers. Many of the pathways, both paved and unpaved, can be uneven. Care should be taken for those using walking aids. Some steps do not have handrails or handrails on both sides. Accessible washrooms are located in the Visitor Centre.

Guided cart tours

For guests with limited walking ability or mobility issues, we offer guided cart tours at 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm daily from April 1 to Canadian Thanksgiving.

Advance booking is only available for weekdays and is strongly recommended for those with mobility difficulties. 

Tours on weekends and holidays are available on a first come, first served basis. Cart tours are not available during special events. 

Bookings can be made in person from 10am to 4pm at the Information Desk inside the Visitor Centre or by phone at 604-257-8162. Do not leave a voicemail. A non-refundable administration booking fee of $10 per cart or group will be processed at the time of booking. Advance bookings can be made until 11am on the day of the tour. Ensure to arrive at the garden at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour.

 Pets are not permitted in the garden, except for clearly identified service dogs. All tours are weather permitting.

Dining

Visit Shaughnessy Restaurant or Truffles Cafe.

Guided walking tours

Guided tours are a great way to see and appreciate all that the garden offers.

From April 1 to Canadian Thanksgiving, tours are offered daily by trained volunteer guides from 1pm to 3pm and on Wednesday mornings at 10:30am.

In the winter months, from Canadian Thanksgiving to March 31, guided tours are offered on Sundays at 1pm.

 All tours are weather permitting.​

Pre-booked group walking tours

Group tours are available 7 days a week from April 1 to Thanksgiving for groups of 10 or more. Group tours with less than 20 people must be booked a minimum of two weeks in advance. Group tours with more than 20 people must be booked a minimum of four weeks in advance.

Group tours are not available in the winter months, on Canadian holidays, or during special events.

Bookings can be made from 10am to 4pm in person at the Information Desk inside the Visitor Centre or by phone at 604-257-8162. Do not leave a voicemail. A non-refundable administration booking fee of $2.50 per person for travel agencies and business groups, and $1 per person for garden clubs and seniors centres, will be processed at the time of booking. Advance bookings can be made until 11am on the day of the tour. Ensure to arrive at the garden at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour.

 All tours are weather permitting.​

Self-guided tours

Inquire at the Membership Information Desk about seasonal self-guided tour pamphlets.

These highlight plants or plant families that are at their peak in any given month.

Maze

Find your way through the Elizabethan hedge maze made up of over 3,000 pyramidal cedars. Kids will love exploring the nearby veggie garden and climbing on the vintage tractor.

Visitor Centre

Our multi-award winning Visitor Centre was named Most Sustainable Building of the Year in 2014.

Featuring advanced technology, a green roof, and beautiful orchid-inspired design, the building achieved LEED Platinum status.

Wildlife

Spot and photograph local wildlife including hummingbirds, hawks, owls, Canada Geese, herons, eagles, ducks, butterflies, and turtles. Discover the honey bee hives near the maze.

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