HUGE leaves on this plant! We think it is Gunnera Manicata, also called Giant Rhubarb

Angel's Fishing Rod - in the Iris family

Lots of roses at the VanDusen Botanical Garden

Blue and purple were my favorite hydrangeas

Unique-looking tropical plant at conservatory

Large Quarry Garden at Queen Elizabeth Park

Interesting flower beds at Queen Elizabeth Gardens

View from restaurant of Vancouver and mountains over Quarry Garden

Mainland Vancouver

July 14, 2025 in Canada ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F

Good-bye Vancouver Island (yesterday, via ferry), and hello city of Vancouver (mainland).

Today's pics are from The VanDusen Botanical Garden, The Bloedel Conservatory (indoor tropiccal garden), and the Queen Elizabeth Park. All lovely and the weather here is lovely, too!!!Read more