UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research

The UBC Botanical Garden houses diverse plant collections including magnolias, maples, and over 400 rhododendron varieties arranged across multiple specialized garden sections. Each area focuses on different plant groups and growing conditions, creating distinct horticultural zones throughout the property.

The garden was established in 1916 and became Canada's first botanical garden associated with a university. This founding made it a pioneer in plant research and education within the country.

The garden maintains a traditional physic garden where medicinal plants from different cultures are displayed, showing how people historically used plants to treat ailments. Walking through this section reveals the practical knowledge that guided healing practices across generations.

The garden features wheelchair-accessible pathways that allow convenient movement through different sections. Wear sturdy footwear as ground conditions vary between areas and some paths can be uneven.

The Greenheart TreeWalk offers suspended walkways and platforms above the forest floor, providing an uncommon perspective on the woodland canopy. These elevated paths let visitors experience the forest structure and ecology from a height they cannot reach otherwise.

Location: Electoral Area A

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: Sunday-Saturday 09:30-16:30

Phone: +16048224529

Website: https://botanicalgarden.ubc.ca

GPS coordinates: 49.25382,-123.24732

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:06