Popular Gardens in Gibsons

"Vancouver's Chinatown has a couple of notable parks to visit. The neighborhood's Dr Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden charges admission, but right next door is the free-entry Dr Sun Yat-Sen Park that echoes the same ancient horticultural ideals. The paid attraction is more ornate and has guided tours, but its freebie sibling includes a similar turtle-rippled lily pond and terracotta-topped perimeter walls."

"Vancouver’s Chinatown is quite small compared to many I’ve seen worldwide, but it’s home to the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, which is well worth a visit, time permitting. READ NEXT:The Ultimate Puerto Rico Road Trip"

"The city's highest point – 550ft (167m) above sea level and with panoramic views over the mountain-framed downtown skyscrapers – the 128.5-acre (52-hectare) Queen Elizabeth Park claims to house specimens of every tree native to Canada. Sports fields, manicured lawns and formal gardens keep residents happy, and you'll likely also see wide-eyed couples posing for their wedding photos in particularly picturesque spots. This is a good place to view local birdlife: keep your eyes peeled for chickadees, hummingbirds and huge bald eagles whirling high overhead."

"The 130 acre (52 hectare) park is one of the most beautifully maintained public parks in the world. Second only to Stanley Park in annual visitations, it receives nearly 6 million people a year who marvel at its superior standard of garden plantings.The park was originally quarried for its rock which served to build Vancouver’s first roadways. In 1929 the Board proceeded to acquire the property which had become an abandoned eyesore but still served as the site for two holding reservoirs for the City’s drinking water."

"Having the highest point in the city, it is worth the trip to enjoy the view of both the mountains and the Vancouver skyline. Queen Elizabeth Park, a former quarry, has dancing fountains that delight spectators both day and night, plenty of green spaces, tennis courts, the Queen Elizabeth Pitch and Putt , and an off-leash dog area. Queen Elizabeth Park is also home to The Bloedel Conservatory, which has 500 tropical plants and over one hundred exotic birds."

"Get down on one knee surrounded by the beautiful blossoming flowers in the VanDusen Botanical Garden. This is the perfect option for a nature lover as the garden covers an impressive 55 acres of land and is outfitted with flowers from all over the world. If you’d prefer an indoor venue, the Bloedel Conservatory (4600 Cambie Street) is just a hop, skip and a jump away and is equally gorgeous."

"This highly popular green-thumbed oasis is a 22-hectare, 255,000-plant idyll that offers a strollable web of pathways weaving through specialized garden areas: the Rhododendron Walk blazes with color in spring,... Top ChoiceMuseum in Gastown & Chinatown"

"Cresting the hill in Queen Elizabeth Park, this balmy, triodetic-domed conservatory is an ideal rainy-day warm-up spot, as well as Vancouver's best-value attraction. For little more than the price of a latte, you'll find tropical trees and plants bristling with hundreds of free-flying, bright-plumaged birds. Look for the resident parrots but also keep your eyes peeled for rainbow-hued Gouldian finches, shimmering African superb starlings and maybe even a sparkling Lady Amherst pheasant, snaking through the undergrowth. The attendants might even let you feed the smaller birds from a bowl."

"Perched atop the city’s highest point are the lovely lush gardens and aviary of the Bloedel Conservatory. Located within Queen Elizabeth Park, its huge historic dome is a treat to explore with beautiful exotic plants, trees, and birds. Looking out over the city and its surroundings, the colossal conservatory was founded in 1969 and now contains three separate climatic zones and habitats."

"Cresting the hill in Queen Elizabeth Park, this domed conservatory is a delightful rainy-day warm-up. At Vancouver's best-value paid attraction, you'll find tropical trees and plants bristling with hundreds of... Top ChoiceGallery in Downtown & West End"

"We couldn’t write a list of the best donuts in Vancouver without including this absolute titan. We’re not going to sit here and say it’s off the charts, flavour-wise. But, there’s no denying that Duffin’s is a magical place in Vancouver, has a tremendous range of donuts to choose from, and the best value in the city by far."

"Their 30-year run of fresh baked and prepared in-house donuts has made them a Vancouver staple. They offer 50 varieties and also serve fried chicken, Chinese food, and torta subs and are open 24 hours a day. What more could you ask of donut shop?"

"Thierry is best known for their fine French pastries, but expert baristas and an organic, fair trade espresso blend, designed by Casa del Caffe’s Vincent Gentile, ensure consistently good coffee, too. Their beans are dry roasted to ensure freshness and a unique taste profile that’s strong and smooth with hints of chocolate, cinnamon and spice. Late night coffee drinkers will appreciate Thierry’s close time of 12am, and spiked drinks are available, too."

"So if you’re in the mood for a pastry or chocolate you can head here and enjoy it on their outdoor patio. And that sounds like a pretty ideal fall activity if you ask us. Where: 1059 Alberni StreetHours: Mon-Thursday 8 am-10 pm, Friday & Saturday 8 am-11 pm, Sunday 9 am-10 pm"

"Maitre artisan Chocolatier and Patissier Chef Thierry Busset honed his craft at the hands of the masters, including notable chocolatier Bernard Sicard in Auvergn. Needless to say, Thierry is where to go for classic pastries with a contemporary twist."

"Breka Bakery & Cafe is set to be “coming soon” to Main Street, according to signage at the new location. The popular destination is known for offering up delicious baked goods and savoury eats 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Breka’s logo is plastered on the windows and door at 4554 Main Street, which is located just a few blocks from Sula’s newly opened restaurant."

"A post shared by Breka Bakery & Café (@brekabakery) on Jul 19, 2019 at 4:14pm PDT. How can you really go wrong with a bakery cafe open 24/7?. Whether it’s an early morning doughnut craving or a late-night study session, Breka is here for hungry Vancouverites looking for a selection of goodies around the clock, and around the city."

"#brekabakery #brekabakeryandcafe #donuts #whitechocolatestrawberry #dulcedeleche #vancouverbakery #instafood #foodstagram #foodie604 #604eats #604foodie. A post shared by Breka Bakery & Café (@brekabakery) on Mar 30, 2019 at 8:22pm PDT. Is there anything Breka can’t do?"

"My all-time favourite place to photograph families in Vancouver. Jericho Beach gets truly beautiful light and has multiple places we can photograph until the sun is almost down, at which point we can move to the beach. Jericho is located on Vancouver’s west side, just west of Kitsilano and a short drive from downtown."

"Located just west of Kitsilano, Jericho Beach is a well-used sandy beach and grassy park in Vancouver. It's a great place for a picnic overlooking the water and watching sail boats in the waters of English Bay from the local Sailing Centre. The beach is named after Jeremiah Rogers who ran a logging camp… read more »"

"An activity-lover's idyll, Jericho is great if you just want to putter along the beach, clamber over driftwood and catch stunning views of downtown. It's popular with locals on summer evenings, so expect impromptu but civilized beach gatherings where discreet coolers of beer may appear."

"Robson Square is one of the landmark public plazas and civic centres in Vancouver. Home to Vancouver’s provincial court, Robson Square is also the location of the only outdoor ice-skating rink in downtown Vancouver!. Covered by a steel and glass dome, the ice rink becomes a skating rink in the winter season."

"This spot nestled in Chinatown specializes in frozen non-dairy treats. You might think that would set them back a little bit. In reality, they’ve perfected the art of vegan ice ‘cream’ and are destined for the history books in the city."

"A dairy-free gelato joint in Chinatown that has over 35 different flavours. It’s a good choice for those that want more than like 2-3 options when grabbing dairy-free frozen treats."

"Born from friendship and a shared love of ice cream, Earnest Ice Cream launched in 2012 with the goal of creating ice cream that expresses a passion for flavor and a business that embodies the owners’ values by making the world a better place. Earnest Ice Cream works in small batches, allowing for flexibility to experiment with foraged ingredients like fresh spruce bud and elderflower. The shop features rotating seasonal flavors alongside classics like salted caramel and mint chip, and they also serve espresso and affogatos (espresso poured over ice cream) using locally roasted Matchstick coffee."

"No introduction is needed for this local ice cream establishment. Even during a pandemic, its stores can command socially distanced lines and a devoted fan base that will drive from the suburbs for curbside pickups of its pints and ice cream sandwiches. Cherry pie is the newest flavour on its menu, and returning favourites such as toasted marshmallow and vegan lemon are popular picks, too."

"3992 Fraser St Vancouver Tel: (604) 428-0697 Web: http://earnesticecream.com/wp/ Twitter: @Earnesticecream Advice: Open Thursday – Sunday. Pints include $1 deposit for the glass containers. Since I was a kid I have loved Ice Cream, my favourite flavour growing up was…"

"In the quiet neighbourhood of Lower Lonsdale’s Sam Walker Park, there’s a dreamy place for handcrafted, artisanal ice cream: Welcome Parlour. Belonging to the Hodson Block, a two-storey heritage building dating back to 1912, this charming dessert shop is run by Ian Widgery, a former United Kingdom-based record producer. He partnered with Cadeaux Bakery pastry chef Eleanor Chow Waterfall to create a signature lineup of creamy, old-fashioned scoops for Welcome; from organic blueberry to apple pie to dairy-free lime coconut, each flavour is distinct and special in its own way."

"A post shared by Welcome Parlour Ice Cream (@welcomeparlour) on Jul 11, 2018 at 6:49pm PDT. Welcome Parlour Ice Cream is serving up classic flavours in homemade waffle cones that will be a regular stop on your summer adventures. Their ice cream is all-natural and all-delicious too."

"Looking to cool off on a hot summer day with some frozen yogurt or ice cream?. Here are a few of the favourite local spots for a cool treat on a hot day in North and West Vancouver."