Next time you visit the garden, make sure to explore some hidden pathways and take a moment to sit back and relax.
almost 7 years ago
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Bloedel Conservatory
4600 Cambie Street · Vancouver B.C., V5Z 2Z1
Phone: 604-257-8584
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Description
HISTORY
In 1966, while Canada prepared for its Centennial
celebrations, two men in Vancouver had a grand vision. Stuart Lefeaux,
Superintendent of the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation, and
Deputy Superintendent Bill Livingstone wanted to do something that would
enhance the image of Vancouver. Their vision was to build a
Conservatory for exotic plants that would not only be educational, but
would also be a beautiful place to visit.
They approached Prentice Bloedel, of Macmillan Bloedel Limited, who
put forward $1.4 million, in conjunction with contributions by the City
of Vancouver and the Provincial Government, to build the Bloedel
Conservatory, the fountains and the surrounding plaza. This was the
largest civic gift given to Vancouver to date.
The elements for the triodetic dome frame were manufactured in Ottawa and shipped 3,000 miles across the country to Queen Elizabeth Park. Once it arrived, the aluminum framework was erected in just 10 days although the entire Conservatory structure took over 1 year to complete. With unerring guidance by Charles Coupar, Bloedel’s first Garden Director, Stuart Lefeaux, Bill Livingston and Prentice Bloedel, the Grand Opening of the Conservatory took place on December 6, 1969 and hosted over 500,000 people in its first year of operation.
The elements for the triodetic dome frame were manufactured in Ottawa and shipped 3,000 miles across the country to Queen Elizabeth Park. Once it arrived, the aluminum framework was erected in just 10 days although the entire Conservatory structure took over 1 year to complete. With unerring guidance by Charles Coupar, Bloedel’s first Garden Director, Stuart Lefeaux, Bill Livingston and Prentice Bloedel, the Grand Opening of the Conservatory took place on December 6, 1969 and hosted over 500,000 people in its first year of operation.
Shopping District
South Cambie
South Cambie is sandwiched between Queen Elizabeth Park and Shaughnessy heights. This area is known for its abundance of medical facilities include BC Children’s Hospital, BC Women’s Hospital and Health Care Centre, GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, and Canadian Blood Services. Source: Vancouver.ca
Status Updates
Please note, on Saturday May 20th we'll be opening at 10 AM instead of 9 AM due to preparations for the All British Field Meet!
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