Parks & Gardens

British Columbia is made up of nine distinct climate zones and an abundance of parks and gardens that are breathtakingly beautiful as well as diverse. The range of plants the region has to offer is an inspiration to both novice and experienced gardener alike, and well worth a visit.

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Arbutus Hill Bed and Breakfast

356 Cyril Owen Place
Victoria BC
250.727.6400
Toll Free 1.866.727.6401

www.arbutushillbedandbreakfast.com

Victoria bed and breakfasts offer a kaleidoscope of choice. Within that spectrum, Arbutus Hill Bed and Breakfast offers:
~ clean and modern accommodation in a park-like setting,
~ the traditional sense of a 'bed and breakfast' - a healthy, hearty, hot, home-cooked breakfast, and warm and helpful hospitality,
~ an economical, yet more personal, alternative to large-scale lodgings,
~ a location that is quiet and scenic, yet within easy reach of all that Victoria has to offer

Arbutus Hill Bed and Breakfast is named for the many arbutus trees that are prominent on the house site. Enjoy our woodland garden.

City of New Westminster Parks, Culture and Recreation

600 Eighth Street
New Westminster
604.527.4682
www.newwestpcr.ca

Take a stroll through New Westminster's horticultural and historical treasures on this cultural walk.

Begin your journey at the Waterfront Esplanade and Park at the bottom of Eighth Street along the Fraser River. Children's play areas feature a submarine and tugboat to echo the nautical theme. Remarkable plants and flowers create a gardener's delight while creative landscaping separates bikers and strollers.

Take your journey uphill into the city and enjoy Glenbrook Ravine, a perfect place to stroll and view the beauty of ponds, waterfalls, wildflowers, ferns and native vegetation.

Located next to City Hall, Friendship Garden offers a waterfall and pond, a majestic totem pole, walking paths and is the perfect setting for pictures with easy access off Fourth Street and Royal Avenue.

Next, treat yourself to an afternoon of historical exploration at the New Westminster Museum and Archives (featuring Irving House), at 302 Royal Avenue, 604.527.4640.

New Westminster is rich in tradition and has a unique story to tell, so don\'t miss the New Westminster Museum, located directly behind Irving House.

Explore items brought by the Royal Engineers, who founded the "Royal City" in 1859 ... from bayonets to china teacups, they came prepared! Learn about New Westminster's historic May Day Celebration, the oldest continuing event in the British Commonwealth, still held today.

After visiting Irving House and the Museum, pop over to the Herb House Rose Garden in Queen's Park. A Shakespearean garden on the north side of the park, the garden features over 800 hybrid tea and floribunda roses and boasts a cedar gazebo, a quiet sheltered spot to enjoy the beauty of your surroundings.

Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Gardens

578 Carrall Street
Vancouver BC V6B 5K2
604.662.3207
www.vancouverchinesegarden.com

Explore this garden home of a Ming Dynasty Chinese Scholar. The covered walkways and halls are beautiful year-round, rain or shine.

Enjoy a complimentary guided tour and cup of Chinese tea.

Visit our website to see our Public Tour Schedule

Glendale Gardens & Woodlands

505 Quayle Road
Victoria BC V9E 2J7
250.479.3210

www.glendalegardens.ca

Monday - Sunday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Just 12 km from downtown Victoria are the year-round Glendale Gardens & Woodlands. Named one of the 10 best gardens in Canada by the Ottawa Citizen. The highlights include magnificent rhododendrons, an outstanding winter garden, plant collections, spectacular herbaceous borders and the serene Takata Japanese Garden.

Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens

6183 Whittaker Road
Courtenay BC
250.338.6901
www.woodlandgardens.ca

24-acre internationally acclaimed woodland wonderland. This unique and beautiful showcase of nature hosts popular Art Festivals including Art in Bloom and the Artisan's Festival. Christmas events include Santa's Barn, carol walks with chamber choirs and garden lights.

Milner Gardens and Woodland

2179 West Island Highway
Qualicum Beach BC
(250) 752-6153

www.milnergardens.org

Check website for hours and openings

Milner Gardens & Woodland offers visitors a beautiful old-growth forest walk, a delightfully wild artist's garden highlighted by more than 400 Rhododendrons, and a magnificent view of the Strait of Georgia. Enjoy afternoon tea and views in the 1930's cottage style Milner House where the Queen once stayed.

Contact Milner Gardens Today!

Minter Gardens

Exit #135 off Hwy 1 (Harrison Hot Springs exit)
Only 90 minutes east of Vancouver near Chilliwack BC
604.794.7191
1.888.MINTERS
www.mintergardens.com

Open April to mid-October

Nestled against 7000-foot Mt. Cheam in the Fraser Valley, Minter Gardens offers 32 acres of floral artistry designed to stimulate the senses and soothe the soul. After a leisurely walk, savor a casual meal in the Envision Garden Cafe and browse through our contemporary Gift and Plant Shop for the perfect keepsake of your day. For a special treat, join us for a gourmet Sunday Brunch in The Trillium Restaurant. Call 604.794.7044 for reservations.

Ever changing, Minter Gardens will dazzle your senses in every season. Come and see why we have become one of the world's great gardens!

For romantic weddings and special events, Minter Gardens and The Trillium and Envision Conservatories set a stunning stage. Visit our website for full details.

Van Dop Gallery & Garden

421 Richmond Street
New Westminster BC V3L 4C4
604.521.7887
1.888.981.9886

www.vandopgallery.com

Please call for a private viewing.

The Van Dop Gallery, nestled in historic New Westminster, showcases over 100 artists and artisans offering a world of art in a relaxing home atmosphere.

Trudy Van Dop's gallery and garden are filled with beautiful fine art. Visitors experience how Art & Living can enrich both their home and lifestyle.

CLICK HERE to view a virtual tour of the Van Dop Gallery

Cormier's Studio

495 Vancouver Avenue
Penticton BC V2A 1A4
250.493.3273
www.cormierstudio.com

Open year round.

B & B and Art Studio(open year-round)
Experience the Okanagan sipping wine on a private patio in our 4.5 star B & B, art gallery and sculpture garden. Our unique property promises the best of relaxation, experience and enjoyment while being surrounded by exceptional artwork. At Cormier you can enjoy a relaxed getaway nestled in the hillside of Pentiction. Take a leisurely walk down to the water or explore all of the amenities Pentiction has to offer.

Geert Maas Sculpture Gardens and Gallery

250 Reynolds Road
Kelowna BC V1V 2G7
250.860.7012

www.geertmaas.org

SCULPTURES & PAINTINGS

Highlighting the work of internationally acclaimed artist Geert Maas and welcome art lovers from around the world.