June 23, 2023
There was a massive influx of Chinese into Vancouver in the 1980's and 1990's when many left Hong Kong due to fear of mainland China taking over. Vancouver's Chinatown was born and became the third largest Asian enclave outside the Orient (only SF and NYC's Chinatowns are bigger).
Built in 1985, it is the first full-scale classical Chinese garden ever built outside of China.
Exploring the peaceful grounds
The pagoda, with roof tiles imported directly from China.
Cost: $12 CAD Oct - April, $14 CAD May - September
There are discounts for kids, students and families. I paid $33.50 (American $) for our family of 6 to enter.
Verdict: No. I'm not quite sure how this made it into the book. It was nice and peaceful and a welcome respite of the drug and homelessness problem currently rampant in Vancouver, but within an hour of enjoying the peace and tranquility, our four kids were ready to move on. I thought it was lovely, but not only could I have died without seeing it, I don't even think it's a "must do" while in Vancouver. We visited Capilano Suspension bridge park and Grouse Mountain, neither of which are in the book and both of which were a lot more scenic and exciting and fun and view-filled than this.
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