Bloedel Floral Conservatory
33rd Avenue at Cambie Street,
Vancouver
Tel: 604-257-8584
http://www.city.vancouver.bc.ca/Parks/parks/bloedel/index.htm

Location:
The Conservatory is located at the top of Queen Elizabeth Park, which is located at 33rd and Cambie in Vancouver.

General Information:
The Conservatory is one of the most popular attractions in Vancouver and is open daily, rain or shine. It's a lush tropical environment that provides a wonderful break to Vancouver's "occasional" wet days. A modest fee is charged. It is dedicated to the wonders of the natural world with an emphasis on plants and birds. As a matter of fact, over 100 birds of various species call the Bloedel Conservatory home and free-fly within its spacious dome.

Age Group:
All ages!

Babies: What an eye- and ear-full for babies! Their first visit to the tropics without getting on a plane! Babies will enjoy the sights and sounds of the Conservatory; watching the play of light through the leaves of the plants, the Japanese Koi Carp swimming in the pond, the colours and sounds of the birds. A great place for a parent or caregiver to take a baby for a walk "outside" but sheltered from the elements.

Toddlers: Toddlers will enjoy walking the paths of the Conservatory and discovering what's lurking beyond, peering over the footbridge at the fish, catching sight of the many birds. This is a great place to play "I Spy".

Older children: Pick up the Self-guided Tour and the Birds pamphlets and let your older children try to identify the different plants and birds. If they can't read yet, you can read the descriptions and let your kids find what you're describing.

Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday 9am-8pm
Saturday & Sunday 10am-9pm

Cost: (Currently)
Pre-schoolers accompanied by Adult: Free admission.
Adult: $4.30 per person
Seniors $3.00 per person
Children (3 yrs. - 12 yrs.): $6.00 per person
Youth (13 yrs – 18 yrs) $3.20 per person
Child (6 yrs – 12 yrs) $2.15 per person
Family Rate at child rate
*Group rates are also available.
*Note that hours and admission prices are subject to change without notice.
* All prices include GST

What is there to Do and See?
You could spend an hour or so here, exploring the flora and fauna. And, depending on the weather, when you're finished, you could take a stroll around in Queen Elizabeth Park. There are some 100 tropical birds that fly freely about. There are three simulated climates: tropical rainforest, sub-tropical, and desert. There are intertwining pathways through the facility to explore.

Tips:
1. There is no cafeteria in the Conservatory, so if you'll be there around snack time, you'll need to provide your own. There are lots of benches to sit down.

2. It can be quite busy in the spring and summer, particularly if a tour bus arrives. Large groups generally reserve, so you can call the Conservatory to see if there are any large groups anticipated when you're planning on going.

3. Be sure to pick up their two pamphlets: the Self-guided Tour of the Bloedel Conservatory; and the Birds of the Bloedel Conservatory.

4. The Conservatory is stroller-accessible, but bring your own as there are no rentals.

Since the Conservatory is in Queen Elizabeth Park, there's plenty to explore outside the dome.