Bloedel Floral Conservatory in Vancouver, BC

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Telephone:	+1 604-257-8584
Website:	www.city.vancouver.bc.ca
Address:	Queen Elizabeth Park 4600 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC, V6J 5L1 Riley Park
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:	0.5 miKing Edward 0.5 mi50475 0.6 mi50138
Categories:	Parks

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Today	10:00 am – 5:00 pm Open now
Local time (Vancouver)	3:18 PM Thursday, June 12, 2025

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Monday	10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday	10:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Thursday	10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday	10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday	10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday	10:00 am – 5:00 pm

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20 reviews of Bloedel Floral Conservatory

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Camryn A.

Place rating: 5
Irvine, CA

It was a cold, rainy day in Vancouver and our family wasn’t sure what we could do to pass the time. We decided to check out the Bloedel Conservatory at the Queen Elizabeth Park and we were not disappointed. We were so delighted to enter a tropical paradise with such exotic and colorful plants, flowers and birds. Take your time to walk through and look carefully around the plants and you will find some very unique birds that are easily bypassed if rushing through. Price of admission is a great value! Also, there’s a family admission rate of about $ 15.75 for a family of 4!

Amy T.

Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada

From the outside, it looks gray and dull with a bit of green peaking out at the top. From the inside, you’re in the middle of a tropical forest surrounded by trees and birds.
I always thought Queen Elizabeth Park had enough nature to keep me entertained, but if you haven’t been inside the Bloedel Floral Conservatory, you should give it a try. Entrance fees are only $ 7 per adult, $ 4.50 for 13 – 18 years old, $ 3.25 for 3 – 12 years old and free for children under 3 years old.
There are over 500 exotic plants and over 100 types of birds. You’ll have to watch your step along the way because birds share the same path too. My daughter was in awe as a Shaft-tailed finch ran by her. It’s a perfect way to spend the day learning and taking pictures. Just remember to dress in layers because it gets quite warm in there.

Emily K.

Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA

What an awesome conservatory! Located at the highest point in Vancouver, Bloedel boasts an impressive collection of plants, flowers & birds.
The architecture of the conservatory is awesome too– love the dome shape with triangle glass pieces. Stunning! Entry is less than $ 7 for adults; well worth the money.

Aidan W.

Place rating: 4
Vancouver, Canada

A unique spot in Vancouver: where else can you feel «tropical» on a drizzly winter day?
Lots of mature tropical plants, birds, and some seasonal plantings as well, this place is well taken care of and is a perfect rainy-day spot in a city that has surprisingly few of them (given how often it rains). The place is fairly small, but the winding trail that takes you through it makes it feel bigger than it is.
Can get a little crowded at times, but I’ve still managed to enjoy it each visit.
Something to keep in mind: if you have season passes for Van Dusen Gardens, you get entry here, too.

Len C.

Place rating: 2
New Westminster, Canada

First visit to Conservatory in a long time with out of town friends. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Birds and plants were very interesting. But, unfortunately, there is a horrible infestation of mice. They’re running all over the place getting fat off bird seed. I’m concerned for my health with all the feces this causes. Contaminates may become airborne just by walking around. I think this needs addressing immediately. It would be a shame to see this facility get closed over this issue.
Visited January 2016
I have tried to communicate with this location via email with no response. I suspect they don’t really care about customer service.

Shila B.

Place rating: 4
Vancouver, Canada

I found out about this place most recently from a few other Unilocalers who suggested things for me to do that wasn’t food related.
My god everything is so beautiful here. This is a must do for any tourist. So many opportunities to take photos. If you’re a nature person and like pretty colorful things this is a must do in the city.
The species of birds are breathtaking.

Martha K.

Place rating: 5
Olympia, WA

Just go! We came to visit Vancouver on a rainy, gross day. I was thoroughly disappointed until we stumbled across this place. The birds stole the show and entertained both a teenager and infant, a nearly impossible feat. Even if it is a beautiful day take an hour to soak up this little gem. Bonus: panoramic view of the city just outside!

Gertie T.

Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada

Short but superb! Never have I been so close to so many small birds. Of course the place is well known for its many different species of plants, which are indeed quite mind-blowing and darn impressive, but for me the star attraction is definitely the ‘bird-feeding station’ at the end of the ‘trail’. Lots of cute (and a little chubby) birds that aren’t afraid to get really close to you. Just remember: no touching! A must-see for all ages.

David L.

Place rating: 4
Burnaby, Canada

There are currently more birds that I don’t remember seeing from my last visit. I love the colourful finches and weavers. There are more parrots too! The eclectus parrot and golden pheasant were quite stunning to look at. I did find the orchids to be quite ordinary as someone would find at a corner store in Vancouver, unlike the ones I’ve seen at an orchid farm in Hawaii. I could also manage to take photos without my camera getting completely fogged up, so it wasn’t too crazy humid, but I wouldn’t want to spend more than a hour inside this conservatory due to the stuffy air conditions. I recommend this place for anyone who enjoys tropical birds and nature.

E B.

Place rating: 4
Vancouver, Canada

I’ve been here several times now and each time I go I’m always amused. It’s a short visit, but there is lots to see. Great for tourists and locals alike.
The birds seem happy and have lots of space, with it not being too crowded. It would be nice, especially for pics, if some of the bird homes looked more natural rather than a set up stage.
The mouse seen on one visit was a nice touch. It’s like heaven on earth in there!
It would be good if the map was updated, by including colourful pictures and better identification of the birds and plants.
There is paid parking nearby, but if you go a little further south west there are free spots.
It would be good to know how the birds were acquired. I’m hoping it was a humane endeavor.

Bruce F.

Place rating: 5
Milton, WA

You get the first taste of the excitement as you are walking up to the Conservatory — with the beautiful views of the gardens and the city of Vancouver.
I have been here many times and have always loved it. We come from the Seattle Washington area and this is always on my list of things to see.
The gardens are nicely kept up and the displays are lovely. It is always great to see the various birds flying throughout the Conservatory.
For a city the size of Vancouver — I would think it could be larger but it is what it is and I love it.

Tehya R.

Place rating: 5
Minneapolis, MN

In short, a giant dome at the top of a hill in Vancouver that’s filled with many different unique tropical plants and birds!
Very worth a visit to tourists and vancouverites both! Not very expensive for admission. I got there via bus, which was quite easy, but I noticed they have ample street parking that you must pay for. Right outside the door to the conservatory, there is the most stunning overview of Vancouver and Grouse Mountain.
The conservatory itself is gorgeous, very well maintained with a bunch of super interesting plants! They have a free guided self-tour you should grab by the front entrance to really get some good info on all the plants there. I feel like I have a regular level of interest in plants, I’m not a professional gardener or anything, but I was so interested in all the beautiful flowers and tropical plants you wouldn’t see growing wild in this climate. I really enjoyed my visit!

Ann B.

Place rating: 4
Petaluma, CA

This heated dome offered a reprieve from the desolate, overcast January morning on our first trip to Vancouver. What a treat!
My only complaint is I wish it was bigger! We got up close and personal with the different birds, who are obviously quite comfortable with humans gawking at them all day. You’ll find birds all over: on perches, tree tops, and even scurrying about on the ground in the plants.

Sheri F.

Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA

Next to another park is this dome full of a tropical paradise! Anyone who loves animals, gardens or the Earth will enjoy coming here.
A friend and I spent two hours in Bloedel, taking our sweet time to look at all of the birds, plants, and flowers. There are more than 200 types of birds here, and I know we didn’t see half of them. They fly and walk around freely. We got really close, about 1 – 2 ft. to some of them, and they are use to people so they didn’t take off.
The plants are rare to this American since they come from tropical paradises. There’s a tropical, subtropical rainforest and a desert environment.
Of course, there’s a gift shop to get more of your dollars. :)
Lovely fountains outside nearby to watch and run around in to cool off. :) We saw a wedding party getting their pictures taken there — great idea.
The conservatory is humid for the animals and plants there so bring water! Whew, it is toasty!

Kenny O.

Place rating: 4
Vancouver, Canada

Located at the peak of Queen Elizabeth Park It’s kind of crazy that even though I have lived in this city my entire life, I have never even been inside the conservatory until this past week. The main reason being that every time I have been to Queen E. Park over the past decade the thing has been under extreme construction and I never really knew what it was.
It’s a really small humid bubble but absolutely gorgeous inside. There are trees and plants from all around the world along with beautiful and colorful birds that fly around and some even talk ! haha.
For $ 6.50 + tax per adult it’s worth it to check out once in your life especially because you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the park before and/or afterwards. You can also say that you’ve been to one of the top spots that tourists seem to flock to when visiting the city.

Kirstin B.

Place rating: 4
Tucson, AZ

Well worth the trek up the hill, this conservatory features rates plants from three different biomes. Of special note are the orchids and bromeliads.
Give yourself about 30 – 45 minutes to see all he plants, paying special attention to the notable plants in the visitors guide.

Lee A.

Place rating: 4
Seattle, WA

Cute and fun place inside Queen Elizabeth Park. You have to pay for parking. I paid for 2 hours thinking it would take awhile and that I would also want some time in the park after. The park is big but not really out of the ordinary so you don’t need much time. Maybe check out the fountain and the view and then head into the conservatory. We spent about 40 minutes in the conservatory and we were being slow. We were back at the car after an hour.
It’s a fun place, worth checking out. You get too see birds up close that you have probably never seen before.
It’s $ 6.50 per adult. It’s small but it was worth checking out.

Opal D.

Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA

Smaller than I expected. They have a few feature (bigger) birds and a modest selection of smaller birds. Beautiful tropical plants line the circular path of the conservatory.
To me, it seems like a beautiful warm hideaway from the cold; a great way to spend 45 minutes amongst interesting creatures and beautiful flora… While I wouldn’t say that it’s a must see sight in Vancouver, at approx $ 6 Canadian for entry (per adult; less for children, seniors), I’d recommend you stop by, especially if you have a curious kid in tow.

Kate M.

Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada

This has been one of my favorite spots in the city ever since I moved here. As soon as you step in the door the warm air and sounds of birds put you at ease. The air is rich, fragrant, and oxygen abundant.
I love how the birds and butterflies fly free from tree to tree! It is a real treat to sit on the benches and just watch them flit around or stop to chat with one of the many parrots.
I have also enjoyed taking pictures of the many beautiful plants, when I got a new camera with a macro function this was the first place I went. I still use some of those pictures as desktops today.
They have also really developed the surrounding park, so it is a fantastic place to walk around in in the summer. One of the favorite things to do it ride my bike to the top and enjoy the view from the highest point in the city.

Dallas K.

Place rating: 5
Vancouver, Canada

Love this little gem! First time here and I definitely want to return, possibly considering an annual membership if there is one. It would be a pleasant place to hang on a day off for a few hours with my Kobo.
I got one of the birds [the grey one named Rudy!] to talk to me. He was quite the charmer ;)
Beautiful and inexpensive.