Public art, lectures, seasonal blooms, family adventures and courses — there is always something happening at VanDusen. See what’s on now and coming up soon.
Step into a botanical wonderland this holiday season at VanDusen Festival of Lights. Explore 15 acres adorned with over 1 million twinkling lights, featuring a new interactive mycelium installation, and a display inspired by the Great Bear Rainforest of BC.
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A Garden membership provides year-round access to VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory, savings on special events like the enchanting Festival of Lights, first dibs on our popular summer kids’ camps, and so much more!
Learn MoreWinter Solstice Medicine Wheel Ceremony
December 22, 12.00pm – 3:00pm
People from varying backgrounds and spiritual traditions are invited to join elders Phil Mechuskosis L’Hirondelle and Gisele L’Hirondelle from ‘All My Relations Teachings’ to celebrate and welcome the winter season.
The Medicine Wheel is a symbol of holistic teachings based on the cycles of nature.
Learn MoreThe pressures of social media and a childhood spent in lockdown have led to staggering rates of mental health problems among children.
Time in nature is vital for our mental well-being. A donation of just $20 allows a child from a low-income neighborhood to join their classmates on a field trip to the Gardens.
Help a child in need access the Gardens – donate today!
Bloedel Conservatory will be temporarily closed to the public starting October 28, 2024, to accommodate necessary pathway repairs aimed at improving accessibility for visitors and staff.
The project is expected to take approximately two months, with plans to reopen in early January, 2025. Learn more.
