Now is the time to Stroll Through UBC

UBC Museum of Anthropology Photo: Flickr Colin Knowles

Nothing energizes your body and stimulates your mind better than a good old fashioned stroll in the park, and a walking tour of the University of British Columbia campus promises to inspire and delight!  A community unto itself, UBC is an emblem of all things Vancouver – picturesque, vibrant and a symbol of our past and vision for our future.  From the lush greenery of Pacific Spirit Regional Park to the extraordinary exhibitions housed at the Museum of Anthropology, UBC has much to offer.

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Now is the time to Stroll Through UBC

Stop and Smell the Roses – UBC Rose Garden

Discover Outdoors UBC Rose Garden2

Photo: Rob Weiss

Sensory Overload.  By their very nature rose gardens are a sensory experience.  Colours, smells, textures, beauty and grace combine to make any rose garden exploration a delight.  One of Vancouver’s best kept secrets and one of my favourite rose gardens is located on the University of British Columbia campus.  Situated in the most unlikely of places, the UBC Rose Garden is found on the top of a parkade, maybe the ultimate rooftop garden?  More than a dozen different rose species, in a wide variety of colours bloom between June and September.  Imagine the splendour and fragrance! Add a brisk ocean breeze and panoramic mountain view and you have found Zen!

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Stop and Smell the Roses – UBC Rose Garden