Those who have botany in their blood will be elated at the chance to visit the Queen Elizabeth Park, in Vancouver, Canada. Located at the city’s highest point 152m above sea level, this is a safe haven for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the vibrancy of nature. You can even catch panoramic views of the mountain-framed downtown skyscrapers from the park. Lush greenery is in abundance at the Quarry Gardens, while the Rose Garden brings new meaning to the phrase “stop and smell the roses”.

Be charmed by the Dancing Waters fountain, giving you an aquatic spectacle to behold day and night. Within the park, there is the Bloedel Conservatory, a tropical paradise with over 100 exotic birds, such as African parrots and dwarf Macaws, and 500 plants from various climates, such as fig trees and cacti. Nature is not all there is to admire; the park has sculptures situated in various areas, including “Knife Edge – Two Piece”, by renowned artist Henry Moore. If you want more excitement, you can try your hand at recreational activities like lawn bowling and pitch and putt. For a global horticultural experience in Vancouver itself, stop by the Queen Elizabeth Park.