Scenic & Romantic
A warm glass dome full of 500-plus plants, koi, and free-flying parrots atop the city's highest point, for a few dollars.
Queen Elizabeth Park
More infoWhen Vancouver does its grey, existential drizzle, the Bloedel Conservatory is the answer. Step into the glass dome atop Queen Elizabeth Park and you've teleported: 500-plus exotic plants, koi gliding in the pond with the serene confidence of creatures who've never worried, and free-flying parrots showing off overhead. It's warm, humid and small enough to feel intimate. Admission costs a few dollars; the birds are the stars.
When Vancouver goes grey and drizzly, step into the warm glass dome atop Queen Elizabeth Park and you're suddenly in the tropics among free-flying parrots and finches. The looping path is small and intimate, so budget an unhurried hour and some patience, because the birds are the stars. Bring a few dollars for admission, and pair it with the park's outdoor gardens if it clears.
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