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Queen Elizabeth Park. 2,384 reviews. #13 of 478 things to do in Vancouver. ParksGardens. Write a review. About. 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.
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- 4600 Cambie St, Vancouver
- Quarry Gardens
- Arboretum
- Rose Garden
- Public Art
- Fountains / Plaza
- Painters’ Corner
The main Quarry Garden is just west of the Bloedel Conservatory and offers a moment of high drama when first approached and viewed from the park's rim. The once massive excavation is now home to specimen trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs and annuals selected for their foliage, form and flower. A stream and cascading waterfall add cool comfort and va...
Canada's first civic arboretum was created along the park's north and north-western sections. The first plantings were done in 1949 on the north slopes by a group of Junior Forest Wardens. They began by planting blocks of timber species such as ponderosa pine, subalpine spruce, and Douglas fir. M ost of the larger trees are about 60 years old. Amon...
Located on the south-western perimeter of the park, the Rose Garden was built in 1967 to commemorate Canada’s Centennial. It contains many rose varieties including hardy hybrids such as the Parkland and Explorer series developed in Saskatchewan.
Be sure to see Photo Session, a bronze figurative sculpture of a man photographing three people, by J. Seward Johnson, Junior. This was a gift to the park from the artist in 1984. The park's most famous sculpture is Knife Edge-Two Piece by internationally renowned British sculptor Henry Moore. Located on the plaza to the east of Bloedel Conservator...
The fabulous Dancing Waters fountain is located adjacent to Bloedel Conservatory and is attractive both day and night. It is comprised of 70 jets of water using 85,000 litres of recirculating water. The fountain operates on a program to vary the heights of the jet and is an integral part of the new (2007) QE Plaza—built atop Vancouver’s principal d...
Visiting the Painters’ Corner in spring and summer is like wandering through an outdoor art gallery. Artists have their landscape pieces on display, and all work is for sale (and is the original work of the artist on-site). Learn more about becoming a Painters' Corner artist
Aug 17, 2023 · Attractions. What to Do at Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Park. August 17, 2023 Ash 9 min read 2 comments. Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver is situated at the highest point in the city, but the majestic panoramic views of our skyline and North Shore Mountains are just the beginning.
Queen Elizabeth Park is the second most visited park in Vancouver (after Stanley Park, of course!), though is also famous for being the highest point in the city, standing at 501 feet (167 meters) above sea level. As you can probably imagine, this means the views from Queen Elizabeth Park are absolutely stunning!
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- It's not named after Queen Elizabeth II. While it'd be easy to assume the long-reigning monarch was the source of the name, it wasn't. In fact, there have been a couple of Queen Elizabeths (that's why Queen Elizabeth II is referred to as the second).
- Princess Elizabeth planted a tree there. While it's not named after her, Queen Elizabeth II did visit the park. In 1951, while she was still a princess, she toured it, saw a dance, and planted an oak tree.
- There are around 1,500 trees, with many local and exotic species represented. Speaking of trees, Queen Elizabeth Park has a lot of them. While it's not forested like Stanley Park, it has its own special woody, feature: Canada's first civic arboretum.
- It's the highest point in Vancouver, but... Back when Vancouver was founded Little Mountain, the hill that Queen Elizabeth Park is built on, was the highest point in the area.
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.
Dec 25, 2021 · What Is Queen Elizabeth Park Known for? Queen Elizabeth Park is best known for its abundant flora species including exotic and native plants. It’s dotted with plenty of sports playgrounds, manicured quarry gardens, and home to the famous Bloedel Conservatory greenhouse.
