Queen Elizabeth Park Vancouver Bc
Queen elizabeth park west 33rd avenue at cambie vancouver bc.
Queen elizabeth park vancouver bc. At 125 m above sea level it s the highest point in vancouver and makes for spectacular views of the park city and mountains on the north shore. Made from an old quarry site this garden has an interesting structure complete with stunning views of the surrounding snow capped mountains. Queen elizabeth park is a 130 acre municipal park located in vancouver british columbia canada. Queen elizabeth park is located in a vibrant area of vancouver known for its array of dining options and bird watching.
There are entrances on several sides of the park including ontario street and west 33rd avenue or along west 37th avenue between columbia and mackie streets. Two quarry gardens smaller versions of butchart gardens. The pitch n putt dog park bloedel conservatory quarry gardens rose garden and more. Get directions with google maps.
It is located on top of little mountain elevation approximately 125 metres or 410 feet above sea level and is the location of former basalt quarries that were dug in the beginning of the twentieth century to provide material for roads in the city. Two quarry gardens smaller versions of butchart gardens. Lovely queen elizabeth park in the shaugnessy area of vancouver climbs through open grassland and woods to a high plateau overlooking the city. Made from an old quarry site this garden has an interesting structure complete with stunning views of the surrounding snow capped mountains.
With works of art among the natural beauty of gardens evergreens and redwoods there is plenty to see in queen elizabeth park. Find queen elizabeth park s main attractions on the map. Find attractions and more. The main quarry garden is just west of the bloedel conservatory and offers a moment of high drama when first approached and viewed from the park s rim.
Queen elizabeth park is one of the most delightful walking areas in the city. Queen elizabeth park is located at the geographic centre of vancouver at the junction of cambie street and west 33rd avenue. The gardens are wheelchair accessible via a marked path. A simple walk around the garden is only 0 41 km 0 26 miles or 824 steps and will take you to the top of the city.
Queen elizabeth park hillcrest centre n map not to scale. Staying near queen elizabeth park. Lovely queen elizabeth park in the shaugnessy area of vancouver climbs through open grassland and woods to a high plateau overlooking the city.