• Discover the Science and Beauty of Nature

    Explore Canada’s oldest university botanical garden—a living collection that celebrates plants, people, and biodiversity.

    Garden Hours (April 1st to October 31st):

    Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00am-4:30pm

  • Experience Tranquility in Nitobe Memorial Garden

    Step into one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside Japan—a place of peace, contemplation, and cultural connection.

    Nitobe Hours:

    Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00am-4:30pm

  • UBC Climb for Conservation

    A rare opportunity for an immersive experience at UBC Botanical Garden as you support the conservation of the endangered Amami Maple and take in the garden from a breathtaking vantage point 160 feet above the forest floor.

    June 20, 2026   | 9am – 5pm

    Registration ends May 31, 2026

  • HTP applications now open

    Earn your Horticulture Certification at UBC Botanical Garden!

  • One Membership. Unlimited Experiences.

    Get your Unlimited Garden Membership Now!

Things to Do

From peaceful garden strolls to treetop adventures, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Explore, learn, and connect with nature in new and meaningful ways.

Nitobe Memorial Garden

Wander through one of North America’s most authentic Japanese gardens, a serene space for reflection and cultural harmony.

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GreenHeart TreeWalk

Walk among the treetops on our 310-metre canopy walkway, offering breathtaking forest views and fresh perspectives on biodiversity.

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Cultivara Tree Tours

Join our expert-led tours to uncover the stories behind the unique trees and global plant collections thriving across the garden.

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Garden Highlights

Leave plenty of time to see all of our living collections—from alpine and rainforest ecosystems to themed gardens bursting with colour and life.

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Garden Explorer

Use our interactive map to learn about plant species, landmarks, and trails across the garden’s 44 hectares.

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Explore it All

Experience the full beauty of all that UBC Botanical Garden has to offer.

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Garden Explorer

Use our tool to turn self-guided tours into meaningful learning opportunities. You can dive deeper into the fascinating details of our many plants and trees as you browse the gardens and collections.

Quick Links

We connect our community with nature, learning, and conservation through programs, research opportunities, and even bookable venues.

Programs & Tours

Try a guided tour or hands-on program to experience the garden from a new perspective.

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Venues & Weddings

Celebrate life’s special moments surrounded by natural beauty in our unique event spaces.

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Research & Education

See how our collections support UBC’s research, education, and conservation initiatives.

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Our Garden Statistics

Here’s a glimpse of the ways UBC Botanical Garden is making an impact.

8 K

Plant Species

Across 44 Hectares

100 K

Annual Visitors

Each Year

50

Student Programs

Research & Learning

12 K

Volunteer Hours

Contributed Annually

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Visit as often as you like, and experience the garden’s beauty in every season

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