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August 30th 2026 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm  Wharton Glade at UBC Botanical Garden (6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC)  Buy Tickets Now Finally. A Roommate You Can Get Along With. 2026 UBC Student Indoor Plant Sale Monday-Sunday: 10:00am-4:30pm Thursday (Extended Hours): 10:00am-8:00pm Visit Our SHOP We’re Open 7 Days a Week! Garden Hours (May 18th to September 7th): Monday-Sunday: 10:00am-4:30pm Thursday (Extended Hours): 10:00am-8:00pm GreenHeart TreeWalk is open Tuesday to Sunday and on statutory holiday Mondays, with extended hours on Thursday. Plan Your Visit Experience the Science and Beauty of Nature Explore Canada’s oldest university botanical garden—a living collection that celebrates plants, people and biodiversity. Garden Hours (May 18th to September 7th): Monday-Sunday: 10:00am-4:30pm Thursday (Extended Hours): 10:00am-8:00pm GreenHeart TreeWalk is open Tuesday to Sunday and on statutory holiday Mondays, with extended hours on Thursday. Fall Hours (September 8th to October 31st): Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00am-4:30pm Plan Your Visit Take in the Serene Calm of Nitobe Memorial Garden Step into one of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside Japan—a place of peace, contemplation and cultural connection. Nitobe Hours (May 18th to September 7th): Monday-Sunday: 10:00am-4:30pm Thursday (Extended Hours): 10:00am-8:00pm Fall Hours (September 8th to October 31st): Tuesday-Sunday: 10:00am-4:30pm Opening later at 11:00 AM on September 12th and September 26th. Buy Tickets Now Drop-in Tours for Individual Visitors Looking to book a group? See our Guided Tours and Field Trips Join one of our knowledgeable guides to discover seasonal highlights, fascinating plants, and the stories behind UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe Memorial Garden. Included with regular Garden admission. UBC Botanical Garden Saturdays & Sundays • May 2 – August 30, 2026 11:00 am & 1:30 pm (approximately 1 hour) Nitobe Memorial Garden Saturdays • April 18 – September 12, 2026 11:00 am (approximately 1 hour) Plan Your Visit Greenheart Treewalk: A Birds Eye Adventure Explore the forest from a new perspective, navigating suspended walkways and tree platforms high above the forest floor. Learn More A One-of-a-Kind Climbing Experience Ascend into the forest canopy on a guided tree expedition led by Cultivara Tree Tours, revealing a hidden world few people get to experience. Book your climb One Membership. Unlimited Experiences. Get your Unlimited Garden Membership Now! Become a Member Plan your visit Become a member Donate Things to Do From peaceful garden strolls to treetop adventures, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Explore, learn, and connect with nature in new and meaningful ways. Nitobe Memorial Garden Wander through one of North America’s most authentic Japanese gardens, a serene space for reflection and cultural harmony. Learn more GreenHeart TreeWalk Walk among the treetops on our 310-metre canopy walkway, offering breathtaking forest views and fresh perspectives on biodiversity. Learn more Cultivara Tree Tours Join our expert-led tours to uncover the stories behind the unique trees and global plant collections thriving across the garden. Learn more Garden Highlights Leave plenty of time to see all of our living collections—from alpine and rainforest ecosystems to themed gardens bursting with colour and life. Learn more Garden Explorer Use our interactive map to learn about plant species, landmarks, and trails across the garden’s 44 hectares. Learn More Explore it All Experience the full beauty of all that UBC Botanical Garden has to offer. See Attractions Garden Explorer Use our tool to turn self-guided tours into meaningful learning opportunities. You can dive deeper into the fascinating details of our many plants and trees as you browse the gardens and collections. Garden Explorer Map Download Map Latest News View All Golden Moments: Celebrating 50 Years of Friends of UBC Botanical Garden  Healthy Harvest in Action: Friends of the Gardens First Harvest Social Living by Omotenashi: Restorations with Care at Nitobe Memorial Garden Upcoming Events View All Celebrating the Diversity of BC-Grown Apples since 1991 Writing as Climate Action: Workshop with the Gardens Writer-in-Residence BranchingOUT 2026 Recap  Quick Links We connect our community with nature, learning, and conservation through programs, research opportunities, and even bookable venues. Programs & Tours Try a guided tour or hands-on program to experience the garden from a new perspective. Explore Programs & Tours Venues & Weddings Celebrate life’s special moments surrounded by natural beauty in our unique event spaces. 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