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Queen Elizabeth Park is a 52-hectare park with stunning views, a tropical conservatory, a quarry garden, and sculptures. It is the highest point in Vancouver and a popular destination for weddings, dining, and recreation.
Queen Elizabeth Park is a 130-acre municipal park located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It is located on top of Little Mountain approximately 125 metres (410 ft) above sea level [2] and is the location of former basalt quarries dug in the beginning of the twentieth century to provide materials for roads in the city.
Situated on Little Mountain - the highest point in Vancouver proper - this former rock quarry has been converted into a beautiful city park with flower gardens, public art, grassy knolls, and panoramic views over the city. Duration: 1-2 hours. Suggest edits to improve what we show.
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Aug 17, 2023 · Queen Elizabeth Park is a 130-acre urban oasis with a tropical conservatory, a panoramic view of the city, and a variety of gardens and fountains. Learn about its history, activities, and best time to visit this Vancouver landmark.
Explore the gardens, arboretum, sculptures and fountains in this urban park. See the famous Knife Edge-Two Piece by Henry Moore, the love locks sculpture by Bruce Voyce, and the Dancing Waters fountain.
Enjoy golf, tennis, lawn bowling, roller hockey, basketball, disc golf, walks, picnics and more in this scenic park. Queen Elizabeth Park is also home to the Arboretum, the Quarry Garden, the Bloedel Conservatory and the Japanese cherry tree grove.
The best times to visit Queen Elizabeth Park are in the spring (for the flowers), the fall (for the autumn leaves), and the summer (when kids like to play in the fountain). One of the highlights of the park, in addition to the Bloedel Conservatory and views of the city, are the Quarry Gardens.
