From The Fairmont Vancouver Airport Best Nearby Gardens (Attractions & Activities) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: Vancouver, BC VanDusen Botanical Garden (Attractions & Activities - Gardens) 5251 Oak St, Vancouver  BC  V6M 4H1 • 604-878-9274 • 604-257-8661 Distance: ~6.152 km         Description: This former golf course was transformed into a series of more than 40 specialized garden areas. Paths meander in and out of the gardens that feature Canada's largest collection of rhododendrons. The hexagon-shaped Korean Pavilion is the highlight of the Asian Gardens, and a wishing fountain is the centerpiece of the Children's Garden. Gardens are open daily at least 10am-4pm year-round; extended hours in the summer. University of British Columbia Botanical Garden (Attractions & Activities - Gardens) 6804 SW Marine Dr, Vancouver  BC  V6T 1Z4 • 604-822-9666 • 604-822-4529 Distance: ~6.181 km         Description: This sprawling garden encompasses more than 70 acres and overlooks the Strait of Georgia. Five different gardens, each with a distinctive theme, are situated on the grounds. The Asian Garden houses the largest collection of Asian plants in North America and features native cedars towering over clematis, lilies, hydrangeas, and more than 400 varieties of rhododendrons. The Native Garden spreads across more than eight acres and features more than 3500 plants native to British Columbia. Queen Elizabeth Park – Bloedel Floral Conservatory (Attractions & Activities - Gardens) 33rd Ave and Cambie St, Vancouver  BC • 604-257-8584 Distance: ~6.961 km         Description: Located on the city's highest point, this gem of a park features spectacular views of the North Shore, the mountains and Vancouver's skyline. Nature is at its finest amid the multitude of flowers, quiet ponds, ducks, wild birds and butterflies. The silver-domed conservatory features numerous climactic zones, including a desert area and a simulated tropical forest, with plants, birds and fish from South America, Mexico and Africa. The park also features a gift shop, restaurant, mini golf, tennis courts and Frisbee golf. Nitobe Memorial Garden (Attractions & Activities - Gardens) 6565 NW Marine Dr University of British Columbia, Vancouver  BC  V6T 1A7 • 604-822-9666 Distance: ~7.123 km         Description: Located on the campus of the University of British Columbia, this authentic Japanese tea and strolling garden features a lovely teahouse that is especially beautiful when the cherry trees blossom in the spring. The principles of harmony, balance and tranquility were employed in the garden's design. Evergreen trees are placed in contrast to the well-tended shrubs, flowering plants and footbridges. A path that encircles the garden symbolizes the eternal cycle of life. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden (Attractions & Activities - Gardens) 578 Carrall St, Vancouver  BC  V6B 2J8 • 604-662-3207 Distance: ~10.501 km User Rating: 7.5 / 10         Description: Constructed in an authentic Ming Dynasty-style, the garden is renowned as being the first of its type built since the late 15th century. Traditional materials from Suzhou, the Garden City of the People's Republic, were used in the construction. It was built with only carefully arranged rocks, wood, plants and water, all without using screws, nails or power tools. The principles of yin and yang opposites, such as light and dark and rough and smooth, are a strong element in this garden's design. Park and Tilford Gardens (Attractions & Activities - Gardens) 333 Brooksbank Ave, North Vancouver  BC  V7J 3S8 • 604-984-8200 Distance: ~16.055 km         Description: Eight spectacular theme gardens are featured in this lovely park. The Display Garden features springtime bulbs and colorful annuals; a small Pacific-style forest includes a footpath in the Native Garden; a quiet pond and manicured bonsai trees are featured in the Oriental Garden; and the Rose Garden offers an impressive display of roses. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.