I was lucky enough to visit the garden on a guided tour of UBC. Though small, the garden beautifully mimics a traditional Japanese garden for its simplicity and serenity. Depending on your temperament, you can either spend a few minutes enjoying its magnificence or a few hours basking in the retreat's glory on one of the benches scattered throughout for visitors.
The ferries pop along False Creek, so you get to see lots of high-rises and parks. No narrative provided, though. A fun, cheap ride!
This is a gorgeous, peaceful garden. It is well worth visiting if you are visiting the UBC campus. It is designed to look nice in any season. Tea ceremonies are hosted occasionally in the tea house on site.
it's a nice place to go with family. where you can finde some peaceful places . worth it . go there and feel the nature inside it
This garden is beautiful - it is so serene. I really enjoyed walking through it. The trees were beautiful, really wish we could go into the historical house in the garden but it was neat to see.
We went on an overcast, cold day. Lots of greenery, not much flowers. Very zen like. Great place to think and appreciate who you are and all that is around you. Free parking on the street.
artistic and beautiful plants for every season especially if one appreciates different flowers, shrubs and trees.....the cherry blossoms in the Spring are gorgeous!!!
This is the place where I like to go when I need to centre and reconnect with myself. It's a concentration of extreme natural beauty in a small garden. This is the place where spirituality and connection with nature makes sense to me. The garden is kept in immaculate shape and I do recommend that you attend the tea ceremony. I feel very very lucky to have this garden in my city.
I used to go in the gardens when I needed some reflection time. These gardens really transport you to a small peaceful spot that makes you feel like you are back in Japan. Enjoy.
This garden is not only tranquil but has exquisite attention to details that the Japanese gardens are famous for. It is not very big but e prepared to spend some time soaking in the atmosphere.