Vancouver Park Board

Happy May long weekend!⁣ ⁣ New Brighton and Second Beach pools open today and we can’t wait to welcome you for a splash! 🏊‍♀️⁣ ⁣ Learn more about the water recreation season: 🔗 in bio.

Laburnum season has arrived in Vancouver 💛 📍Vandusen Botanical Garden 🕒 Hours (May) 9 AM – 6 PM 🎟️ Admission Adults ~ $15 Reduced pricing for seniors + youth 🌸 What’s blooming right now Laburnum walk in full bloom Rhododendrons in peak colour Spring flowers across all themed sections 🌿 What to explore inside The hedge maze, most popular highlight 55 acres of themed gardens from around the world Peaceful walking paths and quiet corners Café + restaurant on site ‼️ Laburnum season lasts ~2 weeks and is currently in full bloom. 👉 Save this for a spring weekend in Vancouver . . . . . [collab] #vancouver #vanparks #explorebc #vancouverviews vancity Things to do in Vancouver | Laburnum season in Vancouver | This weekend in Vancouver | Vancouver parks | Must visit in Vancouver | Spring Vancouver | Family friendly activities in Vancouver | Spring blooms | Laburnum walk | Laburnum tunnel | Laburnums | Wisteria | Vancity | Vandusen Garden | Places to see | Vancouver in May | Beautiful destinations | Vancouver attractions | Places to visit in Vancouver |

What a great day!⁣ ⁣ Yesterday we celebrated the grand opening of the new Sunset Seniors Centre! It was a wonderful day bringing together partners and community members to welcome this exciting new space to the Sunset neighbourhood.

Seniors in South Vancouver will have expanded access to programs and social connection with the opening of the new Sunset Seniors Centre. ⁣ ⁣ The Sunset Seniors Centre is designed to support healthy aging and create opportunities for seniors to stay active and engaged in their community. ⁣ ⁣ We joined our project partners and members of the community to celebrate this exciting milestone for the Sunset neighbourhood. ⁣ ⁣ Clink the link in our bio to learn more about this new facility. ⁣

Sunset Community Centre Association members share what the new Sunset Seniors Centre means to them, and to seniors across the community, along with the passion behind this incredible new space. ⁣ ⁣ Today, we proudly celebrated the official opening of this vibrant space! With Seniors Week just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to recognize and celebrate seniors. 🎉

Our May 1 survey counted 12 juvenile herons! These hungry young will grow rapidly over the next few months, while the parents work hard to keep them fed. If you are interested in all things birds, check out @vanbirdcelebration and their events page at the link in our bio! 📷 Frank Lin #GreatBlueHeron #Vancouver #StanleyPark #HeronColony #UrbanNature #WildlifeMonitoring

Ready, set splash! ⁣ ⁣ Starting Saturday, May 16, we open two outdoor pools and staff lifeguards at nine beaches, kicking off the 2026 outdoor swim season. ⁣ ⁣ 🔗 in bio.

Sometimes a skate on fresh ice just hits. ⛸️ ⁣ ⁣ Lace up your skates this spring @britanniacentre @rileyparkhillcrestcc @troutlakecc ice rinks, open year-round. ❄️ ⁣ ⁣ Last chance to save 25% off on a 3-month Flexipass. Sale ends tomorrow! 🔗 in bio.

Fresh lanes. Clean decks. Summer loading… ☀️ For anyone looking to start a new routine this season, a 3-month Flexipass is 25% off until May 10 — valid for outdoor and indoor pools, gyms and rinks 🏊🏋️ Link in bio 🔗

Mother’s Day brunch is nice, but here's some ways to celebrate your mom beyond the pancakes and lineups 🌷⁣ ⁣ 🦜 Wander through the tropical paradise @bloedel_conservatory ⁣ 🌸 Listen to live music at Spring Strings at @vandusengarden ⁣ 🌺 See all the May blooms at VanDusen. This is the best time of year to see florals at the Garden!⁣ ⛳ Go for a pitch + putt date⁣ 🚲 Bike the Stanley Park seawall⁣ 🧺 Grab concession snacks + have a beach picnic⁣ 🥾 Explore forest trails in Stanley Park⁣ ☕ Pack coffees + walk the Quarry Garden at Queen Elizabeth Park⁣ 🌿 Get lost together in the VanDusen hedge maze⁣ 🌅 Catch sunset at English Bay or Kits Beach⁣ ⁣ No brunch reservation stress required! 💚

Morning laps. Lunch lift. Evening skate. 🏊‍♀️🏋️ ⛸️ ⁣ ⁣ Make the most of your days with your all-in-one Flexipass. ⁣ ⁣ Last chance to get 25% off a 3-month pass. Offer ends May 10. 🔗 in bio.

112 years ago this month, Guru Nanak Jahaz (Komagata Maru) steamship arrived in Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet, carrying 376 Sikh, Muslim, and Hindu passengers from the Punjab region of British India. Despite being British subjects, they were denied entry into Canada based on racist laws. A memorial commemorating the incident was unveiled in 2012, but repeated vandalism resulted in shattering of the memorial’s glass panels. After consulting with the community, Park Board staff updated and enhanced the panel’s content, and replaced the glass with metal, improving durability and safety.