The Greenheart Canopy Walkway at the UBC botanical garden is an incredible experience for adventure seekers of all ages. Built 20-metres above the forest floor, the 310-metre long treetop canopy walkway has multiple viewing platforms and overlooks majestic Douglas Firs and Red Cedar trees, some of which are more than 100 years old. You can go on your own or opt to have a guided tour. And because the area is a car-free zone, kids can run around safely without parents worrying.
There’s a little bit of everything at this garden and plant research centre. From their world-class Natobi Garden — a traditional Japanese Tea and Stroll garden considered the most authentic in North America — to their breathtaking canopy walk among 500-year-old Douglas Firs to their food garden and even a psychic garden with plants promoting wellness, a visit here is both an escape and an education, with funds going directly to botanical research. See horticulture students at work and engage in a fascinating, academic garden experience.