Mother’s day date ideas are a dime a dozen in the 604. Living in a place with scenic greenery, what’s a better way to celebrate than by taking mom out on a date to explore the beautiful parks and gardens around Metro Vancouver.
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Outdoor Mother’s Day Date Ideas
Abbotsford Tulip Festival
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Rows of vibrant tulips paint the fields in Abbotsford every colour of the rainbow. The popular festival has been extended by a week so that you can take your mom for its final day on Mother’s Day. Check it out at 36737 N Parallel Road.
Queen Elizabeth Park
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The park offers lush greenery and stunning scenery that mom will love. Explore the quarry garden, the arboretum and the Bloedel Conservatory. Make a day of it and have a picnic in the park, located at 4600 Cambie Street.
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VanDusen Botanical Garden
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The botanical garden has an abundance of beautiful plants and flowers. Take mom through the Elizabethan Hedge Maze, one of only six of its kind in North America. Visit the park at 5251 Oak Street.
UBC Greenheart Treewalk
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Discover the magical treewalk that lets you go across suspended walkways and tree platforms. Get a birds-eye view of the forest below. Part of the UBC Botanical Garden, the treewalk is located at 6804 SW Marine Drive.
Pacific Spirit Regional Park
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Get back to nature at this peaceful park with 10-kms of easy walking trails to explore. Check it out at 5495 Chancellor Blvd.
Stanley Park
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Vancouver’s most beloved park has countless areas to explore, including various hiking trails, beaches, the seawall, and Lost Lagoon.
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Nitobe Memorial Garden
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Gain a sense of serenity at the 2.5-acre traditional Japanese garden. The garden is the perfect spot for a stroll and afternoon tea. Located at UBC, at 1895 Lower Mall.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
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The first Chinese garden built outside of China resides in Vancouver’s Chinatown. The tranquil garden is located at 578 Carrall Street.
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Minoru Park
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A hidden gem in Richmond, the park features lots of greenery, flowers, walking pathways and ponds. Check it out at 7191 Granville Avenue.
George C. Reifel Bird Sanctuary
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If mom is an avid bird watcher, this is the place to be. The protected area in Delta is located at 5191 Robertson Road.
