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UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research
UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research
Located on the campus of the University of British Columbia, this site is Canada's oldest university botanical garden, established in 1916. Visitors go here to walk through curated collections of temperate plants and explore the research facilities dedicated to plant science.
Getting There
The garden is situated in the University Endowment Lands, west of downtown Vancouver. From the city centre, you can reach the campus via regional bus services. The journey typically takes 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic and the specific transit route used.
Visit Duration
Allow approximately 2 to 3 hours to walk through the various plant sections and the research centre at a steady pace.
When to Visit
The garden is best visited during the spring and summer months when the temperate plant collections are in bloom. Morning visits are generally quieter. Like many popular campus sites, it can become crowded during peak flowering seasons and university events.
Nearby Attractions
Because the garden is located within the UBC campus area, it can be combined with other nearby points of interest:
- Beaty Biodiversity Museum (1.1km)
- Wreck Beach (1.2km)
- Nitobe Memorial Garden (1.6km)
- Museum of Anthropology at UBC (1.9km)
Updated September 13, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
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