Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical
Chinese Garden
578 Carrall Street
Vancouver, BC
Phone: 604-662-3207 Fax line: 604-682-4008
sunyatsen@telus.net
http://www.vancouverchinesegarden.com

Location:
The entrance is in the lane off Carrall St. between Pender St. and Keefer St. Look for our discreet doorway along the wall. The enchantment begins.

Parking
Choice of parking, Metered street parking throughout Chinatown or pay parking in the Parkade near the corner of Columbia St. on Keefer St.

General Information:
The Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Garden Society, incorporated in 1981, is a self-sustaining, not-for-profit organization with the mandate to maintain and enhance the bridge of understanding between Chinese and Western cultures, promote Chinese culture generally and be an integral part of the local community.

Fifty-two master craftsmen from Suzhou China, working with Canadian counterparts, completed this landscape masterpiece within a year. The intricate halls and walkways are constructed with precise joinery and without the use of nails, screws or glue. The Garden opened on April 24, 1986.

Age Group:
Babies: Don't make a special trip just with a baby. If the baby is accompanying an older child, then by all means bring the baby along. He or she is bound to get something out of the outing (free also)

Toddlers: They will have fun running around and see all the trees and flowers, they are also free to go in!

Older children: Best Suited, but make the gardens more fun for them, by giving them a tour of the gardens in a way they will enjoy it!

Hours of Operation:
SPRING May 1 - June 14 10:30am - 6:00pm
SUMMER June 15 - August 31 9:30am - 7:00pm
WINTER September 1 - 30 10:00am - 6:00pm
FALL October 1- April 30 10:00am - 4:30pm

Cost: (Currently)
Adults $8.75
Seniors (65 years and older) $7.00
Students with a valid id $7.00
Children under 5 FREE
Family (2 adults and up to 2 children under the age of 18) $20.00

*Methods of payment accepted: Cash, Debit, Visa and Mastercard.
*Note: The above rates and hours are subject to change without notification.

What is there to Do and See?
Make a trip to Chinatown and then come relax and experience a "pocket-sized other world" at the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, named as one of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. Through stories, touchable artifacts and demonstrations see what life was like for a 15th century scholar and his family. Remember to keep your eyes open for all themystical and not-so-mystical creatures! It is more of an adult tour you can take but you can tell the kids in your own words on how the garden was built. There is a garden next door that is free to the public (also part of Sun-Yat-Sen), the young ones enjoy the kid-size bamboo “forest”.

Gift Shop
Gift giving is an ancient tradition that shows love and respect for friends and family. With a wide selection of exquisite Chinese treasures and collector’s items in the Gift Shop. Open during Garden hours. All sales and proceeds from the Garden Gift Shop go towards maintaining and enhancing the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden' educational programs and services.

Tips:
1. Special discounts see http://www.vancouverchinesegarden.com/visiting/special_offers.htm
2. Special events celebrated throughout the year, see http://www.vancouverchinesegarden.com/calendar/ for more information!
3. Check out Chinatown while you are down!