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Vancouver Botanical Gardens & Museum Private Explorer

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Overview

You will visit the VanDusen Botanical Gardens, Nitobe Memorial Garden, Museum of Anthropology, and Queen Elizabeth Park. Enjoy and see and experience the colours of the seasons - spring, summer, and fall.

At the VanDusen Botanical Garden, you will explore and learn about plants from every corner of the world, from the lowlands and highlands, from the rainforests and deciduous species; learn and understand the fragile ecosystem and First Nations influence.

At Queen Elizabeth Park, see the florals of the season, have a photo session with the Photographers, watch the fabulous Dancing Water fountain.

Next, the Museum of Anthropology, view exhibits of historic totem poles, and ethnographic objects come from around world, including the South Pacific, Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.

You will take a short walk over to the Nitobe Memorial Garden, via the Asian Centre and its Japanese landscaped garden and architecture.

This tour is best from May till October.

What's Included

  • Private guide and transportation
  • Tickets to the Nitobe, VanDusen Botanical Gardens, and museum. Tickets subject to changes
  • Other out of pocket expenses, souvenirs
  • Food and drinks
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VanDusen Botanical Garden

Explore and learn about plants from every corner of the world, from the lowlands and highlands, from the rainforests and deciduous species; learn and understand the fragile ecosystem and First Nations influence.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Nitobe Memorial Garden

See Japanese flora and visit the authentic tea house. See Cheery Blossoms in spring, and Fall Colours in autumn.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Museum of Anthropology

At the Museum of Anthropology, see and learn world arts and cultures with a special emphasis on the First Nations peoples and other cultural communities of British Columbia, Canada, including original carved totem poles, First Nations longhouses, and craftworks of masters like Bill Reid and Susan Point.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Queen Elizabeth Park

Stroll the manicured gardens of the Little Quarry and the Main Quarry. Watch the fabulous Dancing Waters fountain. Take photo shots with the Photo Session, a bronze figurative sculpture of a man photographing three people, by J. Seward Johnson, Junior.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vancouver Botanical Gardens & Museum Private Explorer?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Vancouver Botanical Gardens & Museum Private Explorer?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Private guide and transportation.
The following is NOT included:
  • Tickets to the Nitobe, VanDusen Botanical Gardens, and museum. Tickets subject to changes.
  • Other out of pocket expenses, souvenirs.
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities for guide, up to discretion, highly appreciated.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the Vancouver Botanical Gardens & Museum Private Explorer is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Vancouver Botanical Gardens & Museum Private Explorer will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Vancouver. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Private guide and transportation
  • Tickets to the Nitobe, VanDusen Botanical Gardens, and museum. Tickets subject to changes
  • Other out of pocket expenses, souvenirs
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities for guide, up to discretion, highly appreciated

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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