What to do and see in East Vancouver, Canada: The Best Nature & Parks

October 4, 2021 Karren Gelb

Vancouver was founded as “Gastown” by an Englishman with a penchant for beer and storytelling. Today Gastown is a historic section of the Canadian metropolis, and the lively pubs still reflect the area’s former status as a sort of community drinking center. The city’s forests, grand parks, and impressive suspension bridge beckon travelers to explore them, as do the city’s shops and museums. Relive the glory of the 2010 Winter Games with visits to Olympic venues and the marvelous Olympic Cauldron.
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1. Queen Elizabeth Park

4600 Cambie St, Vancouver, British Columbia V5Y 2M4 Canada +1 604-873-7000 http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/queen-elizabeth-park.aspx
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4.5 based on 2,325 reviews

Queen Elizabeth Park

Situated on Little Mountain - the highest point in Vancouver proper - this former rock quarry has been converted into a beautiful city park with flower gardens, public art, grassy knolls, and panoramic views over the city.

Reviewed By DrTM8 - Vancouver, Canada

The Queen Elizabeth Park is a 52-hectare park, located 152 metres 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. It is also home to the stunning Bloedel Conservatory. There is also a gorgeously landscaped quarry garden, the arboretum with its collection of exotic and native trees, sculptures including one by internationally renowned artist Henry Moore, and diverse recreational offerings such as tennis, lawn bowling and pitch & putt. The park is also the perfect setting for fine dining at Seasons in the Park, a picnic or stargazing!

2. Bloedel Conservatory

4600 Cambie Street Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver, British Columbia Canada +1 604-257-8584 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/bloedelconservatory/
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4.5 based on 818 reviews

Bloedel Conservatory

NOTICE: Tickets are only available online for designated time slots so we can best manage a safe capacity.⁣ Visit www.bloedelconservatory.ca to book your time slot! Experience Bloedel Conservatory, a fun, family-friendly indoor attraction located at the peak of Vancouver in Queen Elizabeth Park. Discover 120 exotic birds and over 500 kinds of tropical plants inside the dome and then explore the fountains, gardens and sculptures around Queen Elizabeth Park.

Reviewed By Betterthanboating - Vancouver, Canada

Great place on a rainy day...full season lots of lovely paths, florals & views. Our 5 year old grandson was smitten and still talking about & reviewing the bird pictures he took home. Take time, sit wander slowly & enjoy! Also good value cost for seniors & children ♥️

3. Everett Crowley Park

8200 Kerr St, Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Everett Crowley Park

4. Teapot Hill Trail

3499 Columbia Valley Hwy Fraser Valley E, Vancouver, British Columbia Canada http://www.vancouvertrails.com/trails/teapot-hill/
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Teapot Hill Trail

5. River Front Park

2750 E Kent Street S, Vancouver, British Columbia V5S 4V7 Canada https://cfapp.vancouver.ca/parkfinder_wa/index.cfm?fuseaction=FAC.ParkDetails&park_id=197
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

River Front Park

6. John Hendry (Trout Lake) Park

3300 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, British Columbia BC V5N Canada https://cfapp.vancouver.ca/parkfinder_wa/index.cfm?fuseaction=FAC.ParkDetails&park_id=85
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

John Hendry (Trout Lake) Park

7. New Brighton Park

3201 New Brighton Rd, Vancouver, British Columbia V5K 0A1 Canada +1 604-298-0222 http://cfapp.vancouver.ca/parkfinder_wa/index.cfm?fuseaction=FAC.ParkDetails&park_id=75
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

New Brighton Park

8. Mount Pleasant Park

3161 Ontario St, Vancouver, British Columbia V5T 2Z1 Canada http://covapp.vancouver.ca/parkfinder/parkdetail.aspx?inparkid=139
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Mount Pleasant Park

9. Oppenheimer Park

400 Powell St, Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 1G6 Canada
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Oppenheimer Park

Once a place for depression-era political demonstrations, this park is now a pleasant recreational area.

10. Strathcona Park

857 Malkin Ave, Vancouver, British Columbia V6A 2K5 Canada http://covapp.vancouver.ca/parkfinder/parkdetail.aspx
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