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Queen Elizabeth Park At 125 m above sea level, it’s the highest point in Vancouver and makes for spectacular views of the park, city, and mountains on the North Shore. The 52-hectare park is home to the stunning Bloedel Conservatory.
- 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
Queen Elizabeth Park is a 130-acre [1] 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. [3] History.
- 52 hectares (130 acres)
- Public Park
- City of Vancouver
Aug 17, 2023 · 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. You’ll find there are tons of amazing things to do at Queen Elizabeth Park. Let’s visit Queen Elizabeth Park together and see what’s on offer.
Whether you want to work up a sweat or explore at your own pace, plan a day at Queen Elizabeth Park! Enjoy a game of golf or tennis, or hit the outdoor roller hockey or basketball courts. Toss a ball to your best friend in the dog off-leash area. Don't forget to pack a picnic!
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At more than 400 feet above sea level, it’s also Vancouver’s highest point, and on a clear day offers stunning views of downtown and the North Shore mountains—so picture perfect, in fact, that...
Stanley Park's 'counterpark' in Vancouver is Queen Elizabeth Park. While Stanley Park is at sea level, surrounded on three sides by water, Queen Elizabeth is completely landlocked, sitting atop the so-called Little Mountain, an extinct volcano and the highest point in Vancouver at 500 feet (150 m). From here, visitors have sweeping views in all directions
