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UBC Botanical Garden

Canada's longest continuously operating university garden, it contains over 8000 different kinds of plants in both designed landscapes and coastal forest settings. Must-sees are the Asian garden, the alpine garden and the food garden. An enchanting oasis. Compared to the more-visited Van Dusen Botanical Garden, the remoteness of the garden means fewer people and a quieter, more private setting. Guided tours free with advance notice.

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Address: 6804 SW Marine Dr
Getting there: 20 minute walk across campus from UBC campus bus loop, or take bus C20 to the gardens
Hours: 10AM-6PM (5PM in winter)
Price: $7 (discounts available), audioguide $3. Free for UBC students, and faculty, staff, or neighbours holding a Garden Pass
Website: botanicalgarden.ubc.ca (opens in a new tab)

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