University of British Columbia Botanical Garden
Founded in 1916, UBC Botanical Garden is Canada's oldest university botanical garden, spanning 20 hectares and home to more than 5,300 plant species on the western edge of Vancouver. A highlight for visitors is the GreenHeart TreeWalk, with suspended walkways and tree platforms high above the forest floor. The adjacent Nitobe Memorial Garden is considered one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside Japan, making this a rich cultural and natural destination on any Vancouver cycling itinerary.
This place is in the traditional territory of the Hul’qumi’num Treaty Group, S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), səl̓ilwətaɁɬ təməxʷ (Tsleil-Waututh), Stz’uminus, šxʷməθkʷəy̓əmaɁɬ təməxʷ (Musqueam), and Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla.
Territory data from Native Land Digital, for educational purposes only.
- Harvest1.0 km
- Corner Store1.1 km
- More Bikes1.2 km
- UBC Bike KitchenAccredited1.3 km
- FeastWelcoming0.3 km
- Bean Around The WorldWelcoming0.5 km
- Pacific Spirit Hostel1.2 km
- Capilano RV Park11.7 km