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Park & Tilford Gardens |
440-333 Brooksbank Avenue
North Vancouver, BC
V7J 3S8
(604) 984-8200
Park & Tilford was created in 1969 by Canadian Park & Tilford Distilleries Ltd.
The garden covers 3 acres and offers eight separate theme gardens including the
Rose Garden where there are nearly 300 plants, in 24 varieties.
The 8 theme gardens include:
The Oriental Garden, This western interpretation of the traditional Oriental
style garden containing maples, pines, and bamboo pruned in the traditional
Bonsai style.
The White Garden, arrangement of plants with white, grey or green leaves or
flowers, under a canopy of spring flowering magnolias.
The Rock Pool, Lush, rich vegetation in a variety of textures and shapes and a
captivating waterfall.
The Native Garden, A winding footpath and wooden bridge surrounded by cedars,
hemlock, ferns, rare native azalea and a collection of other indigenous
treasures.
The Herb Garden, This traditional garden is a favourite of many visitors with
its pot pourri of fragrances.
The Display Garden, This transitional garden provides colourful spring flowering
bulbs which are replaced with a cascade of colourful annuals that fill the
raised beds.
The Colonade Garden, This shade garden with large magnolias, rhododendrons, and
hosta is accented with a long wooden pergola covered with vines and hanging
baskets.
Park & Tilford's Christmas Festival of Lights
Times: 9:30 am to 9:30 pm. Lights come on at 4:30 pm
The Christmas Festival of Lights is sponsored by Park & Tilford Gardens and the
Rotary Club of Lions Gate. The gardens were established by Schenley's
Distilleries in 1969 to demonstrate quality plant selections and possible design
solutions to incorporate into personal gardens.
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