Queen Elizabeth Park

Queen Elizabeth Park sits on Little Mountain and covers roughly 130 acres with landscaped gardens, sports facilities, and walking paths offering downtown views. The grounds rise through several levels and connect open lawns with dense plantings and paved sections.

The site started as basalt quarries supplying road materials before King George VI dedicated it as a public space in 1939. The reshaped quarry floors were planted and developed into the present gardens from the 1960s onward.

The name honors Queen Elizabeth and gives the grounds a royal character reflected in the groomed lawns and careful arrangement of the beds. Joggers and families share the paths while wedding couples pose for photos under the old trees.

The grounds are accessible during daylight hours and suitable for walks across different levels. The paths are mostly paved, but some steep sections may challenge wheelchairs or strollers.

Inside the Bloedel Conservatory, a geodesic dome at the highest point, over 200 exotic birds fly freely among tropical plants. The dome also provides a circular view over the city and surrounding mountains.

Location: Vancouver

Website: https://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/queen-elizabeth-park.aspx

GPS coordinates: 49.24103,-123.11196

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:31