Events, Flora and Courses

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.

Events
Month

NEW: CLIPPINGS

Thursday, November 14 - Saturday, February 29 2020

This season’s CLIPPINGS is packed with great articles!

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Wednesday Pre-School Storytime!

Wednesday, November 27 10:00am - 10:45am

Join us for Wednesday Morning Pre-School Storytime!

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Bird Walks

Saturday, December 14 - Saturday, February 8 2020 10 am

Take a guided tour through VanDusen and learn about the native bird species that make their home in the garden.

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Saturday Morning Pre-School Storytime!

Saturday, December 14 11:00am - 11:45am

Join us for Pre-School Storytime on Saturdays!

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Medicine Wheel Ceremony

Sunday, December 22 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

People from varying backgrounds and spiritual traditions are invited to gather to celebrate the beginning of a new season in a beautiful outdoors setting at VanDusen Garden.

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Pre-Order the Official Bloedel Conservatory 50th Anniversary Commemorative Booklet!

Tuesday, December 31

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Bloedel Conservatory, we have created a beautiful photo-driven publication “The Jewel Atop Vancouver” to celebrate the rich history, contemporary captivating stories, and future vision of the Conservatory.

 

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Adult Education Courses

Monday, February 24 2020

The VBGA welcomes continuing learners from all backgrounds to engage with our Adult Education programs. Fall 2019 & Winter 2020 Courses available for registration now!

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Bloom Calendar
Featured bloom

Fall

Monday, September 23 - Saturday, December 21

Autumn colours are absolutely stunning at the Garden, and there are plenty of blooms still showing.

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Season

Winter

Saturday, December 21 - Thursday, March 19 2020

The winter Garden features muted colour palettes, stunning silhouettes and a scattering of colour with winter berries and blooms.

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Spring

Thursday, March 19 2020 - Saturday, June 20 2020

In spring the Garden is bursting with cheerful rhododendrons, stunning magnolias, delicate cherry blossoms and bloom-full camellias –  to mention a few…

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Summer

Saturday, June 20 2020 - Tuesday, September 22 2020

Summer in the Garden features vibrant colours and fragrant smells for our visitors to enjoy.

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Courses