Cindy Sayre will guide you through Garden, a picturesque botanical treasure.
This spectacular 22-hectare (55-acre) garden in the heart of Vancouver has matured into a botanical garden of international stature since opening to the public in 1975. The mild Vancouver climate allows the cultivation of an outstanding plant collection which is a delight any time of the year.

VanDusen boasts over 255,000 plants representing more than 7,300 taxa from around the world. The plant collections represent ecosystems that range from tropical South Africa, to the Himalayas, to the Canadian Arctic, as well as plants native to the Pacific Northwest.

The garden design features displays of plants in picturesque landscape settings. Specific garden areas are planted to illustrate botanical relationships, such as the Rhododendron Walk, or geographical origins, as in Sino Himalayan Garden. These areas are set amidst rolling lawns, tranquil lakes and dramatic rockwork with vistas of the mountains and Vancouver cityscape.

There is always something interesting to see, no matter what the season!
VanDusen Botanical Garden provides an inspiring and enjoyable environment for visitors of all ages and interests. With its excellent collections and the beauty of their display, the Garden promotes knowledge and understanding of the world of plants and their fundamental importance to life.

Throughout the conference you are invited to visit the Garden to wander on your own or participate in one of the evening guided walking tours led by Van Dusen's expert Gardeners and docents.

Admission to the Garden is FREE for conference participants from
Saturday, July 26 through Thursday, July 31 - 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Just show your Botany 2008 name tag at the Garden Entrance.

Guided walking tours will be available in the evenings at 7:00 PM and roving guides will be available in the evenings to answer your questions if you choose to explore the garden on your own.

Please book ahead for walking tours by calling 604-257-8666 or send an email to Cindy Sayre before 2:00 PM on the day prior to the tour. For tours on Saturday, July 26 you must book before 2:00 PM on Friday, July 25.

Events at VanDuesen Gardens

Saturday July 26:
Free admission from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM;
Field Trip # 12 with guided tour at 2:00 PM led by Curator of Collections, Cindy Sayre.

Sunday July 27: Free admission all day from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM;
Monday July 28: Free admission all day from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM; guided tour by docent at 7:00 PM
Tuesday July 29: Free admission all day from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM; guided tour by docent 7:00 PM
Wednesday July 30: Free admission all day from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM; guided tour by docent 7:00 PM
Thursday July 31: Free admission all day from 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM