In spring, enjoy the blossoming magnolias, rhododendron, laburnum and cherries. Summer brings stunning displays of perennials, annuals and water lilies. In fall the heathers and maples are a colourful feast for the eyes, and winter showcases the country s largest collection of holly. Bird-lovers will enjoy more than 60 species which call VanDusen home. A legacy of Expo 86, the CN IMAX Theatre, with its fabric roof shaped like 10 white sails, brings film to life on a huge five-storey screen.
New shows begin monthly.
Museum of Anthropology Easily the city s most architecturally acclaimed building, this Arthur Erickson design on the grounds of the University of British Columbia is home to a world-renowned collection of Northwest Coast Native art and artifacts. H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Interactive exhibits and high-tech learning opportunities pay tribute to Canada s space achievements. Experience a simulated space ride, enjoy an astronomy show or peek through the telescope to see prominent stars and planets. The huge dome, also known as the city s golf ball, is an unmistakable landmark. It also houses the Omnimax Theatre, completewith a wraparound screen which makes you feel as if you are right in the picture.