Summary
Rose Gardens and More at Stanley Park in Vancouver, BC
Stanley Park, regarded as one of Vancouver’s most renowned attractions, is primarily celebrated for its majestic cedars and firs rather than its floral displays; however, it also boasts remarkable gardens. Indeed, the Stanley Park Gardens rank among the top five gardens in Vancouver, as well as being among the top ten activities at Stanley Park.
All gardens within Stanley Park are free to access, in line with the rest of the park. Included in the gardens of Stanley Park are a rose garden, a rhododendron garden, and a visually appealing carpet bed located at Prospect Point, the park’s highest elevation.
Generally, the optimal seasons to explore the gardens are during spring and summer. The peak blooming periods extend from late March through April, and from June to October.
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Stanley Park Rose Garden
The Stanley Park Rose Garden comprises a larger, landscaped area featuring perennials, annuals, and bulbs that gracefully cascade down the slope toward the Stanley Park Pavilion. Currently, 3,500 plants are showcased in the Rose Garden, which is best appreciated during peak bloom times between June and October, as well as from late March to April.
The Rose Garden is conveniently located off Pipeline Road, in proximity to the park’s main entrance on W Georgia St. If you are using a vehicle or walking with a mobile device, utilizing the address of the Stanley Park Pavilion (610 Pipeline Rd., Vancouver) will assist in locating the Rose Garden via GPS.
Map to the Stanley Park Rose Garden & Stanley Park Pavilion
An adjacent small Shakespeare Garden complements the Rose Garden; it serves as a diverse arboretum featuring trees referenced in Shakespeare’s plays and poems.
The Ted & Mary Greig Rhododendron Garden
During its blooming season, Stanley Park’s Ted & Mary Greig Rhododendron Garden presents a remarkable display, showcasing 4,500 hybrid rhododendrons and azaleas, artfully situated around the Stanley Park Pitch & Putt golf course amid magnolias and towering evergreens. Although the pinnacle bloom period for leisurely exploration within the garden is the initial two weeks of May, the hybridization of these elegant flowers ensures that blooms are consistently present from March through September.
The Rhododendron Garden is located off Lagoon Drive; from downtown, visitors can access Lagoon Drive via Haro St. in the West End. Utilizing GPS directions for the Stanley Park Pitch & Putt golf course will facilitate your access to this garden.
Map to the Ted & Mary Greig Rhododendron Garden via the Stanley Park Pitch & Putt
Carpet Bedding at Prospect Point
Carpet bedding is a horticultural technique that involves creating a visual image or phrase using various flowers and plants. Each year, Stanley Park employs its own nursery resources to develop a carpet bed based on public suggestions.
The carpet bed is prominently displayed at Prospect Point, which is recognized as the highest point in Stanley Park.
