Nitobe Memorial Garden

Nitobe Memorial Garden Nitobe Memorial Garden is a traditional Japanese tea and stroll garden located at the University of B

A small piece of Nitobe Memorial Garden is now travelling across Canada, one letter at a time 💌We’re honoured to share t...
03/20/2026

A small piece of Nitobe Memorial Garden is now travelling across Canada, one letter at a time 💌

We’re honoured to share that these cherry blossoms, photographed here by Brett Hitchins, are featured in the 2026 Flower Series by . The stamps highlight the fleeting beauty of spring through Prunus ‘Kanzan’ and Prunus ‘Somei-yoshino’.

Come experience them in person, visit Nitobe Memorial Garden this cherry blossom season 🌸

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03/13/2026

Experience the serene spring beauty of Nitobe Memorial Garden! We welcome you back tomorrow, March 14th. Open from 10am to 4:30pm, Tuesday to Sunday. 🌸 Get your admission tickets through the link in our bio or in-person.

02/17/2026

So much energy in the garden last Sunday! 🥁

Our Youth Taiko performance was a highlight of Kids Takeover UBC. Thank you to everyone who joined and hope to see the same enthusiasm next year! 🎏

Cheers to 2026! ✨From all of us at Nitobe Memorial Garden, thank you for growing with us.We can’t wait to share what we ...
01/01/2026

Cheers to 2026! ✨

From all of us at Nitobe Memorial Garden, thank you for growing with us.

We can’t wait to share what we have planned this year. Until then, see you in the Garden!🍀

As the Garden slows down for winter, we’re sending you our warmest holiday wishes ❄️ We look forward to seeing you in 20...
12/25/2025

As the Garden slows down for winter, we’re sending you our warmest holiday wishes ❄️

We look forward to seeing you in 2026!

We’re taking a short winter nap and will reopen on January 2nd. Wishing you a bright and joyful winter season from all o...
12/25/2025

We’re taking a short winter nap and will reopen on January 2nd. Wishing you a bright and joyful winter season from all of us at Nitobe Memorial Garden ❄️

Autumn at Nitobe is a sensory wonderland ༄˖°.🍂.ೃ࿔*:･ From an array of warm colours, to unique textures and scents, visit...
10/02/2025

Autumn at Nitobe is a sensory wonderland ༄˖°.🍂.ೃ࿔*:･ From an array of warm colours, to unique textures and scents, visit the garden at different points in the season to experience something new.

Be sure to tag us () in your stories when you visit to share the beauty of the season! 🐿️ 🍁

In this picture, the teahouse is framed by a lantern and delicate pink blossoms. Light filters through branches, casting...
08/27/2025

In this picture, the teahouse is framed by a lantern and delicate pink blossoms. Light filters through branches, casting gentle shadows on the path. The composition invites the viewer to slow down, mirroring the meditative essence of the garden. The open door in the background serves as a welcoming sign to the iconic Tea House, a place defined by cultural exchange.

This photo offers a rare perspective of the Yatsu-hashi bridge and iris bed, taken from a low angle so the viewer feels ...
08/25/2025

This photo offers a rare perspective of the Yatsu-hashi bridge and iris bed, taken from a low angle so the viewer feels immersed in the landscape. A passersby’s legs are seen crossing the bridge, underscoring the garden’s role as a living space where people and nature intertwine. This area, typically flooded in July, creates the illusion that irises float on water, a vision captured subtly in this vivid photo.

A poised heron stands at the water’s edge, its body sharply in focus as it gazes toward the sun. A faint reflection shim...
08/22/2025

A poised heron stands at the water’s edge, its body sharply in focus as it gazes toward the sun. A faint reflection shimmers below, hinting at movement to come. Captured in a fleeting moment of stillness, the photo highlights Nitobe’s role as both sanctuary and home for urban wildlife.

Framed by the pavilion of the teahouse, Chen’s photo captures the garden in early summer bloom. Soft pink petals float o...
08/15/2025

Framed by the pavilion of the teahouse, Chen’s photo captures the garden in early summer bloom. Soft pink petals float on a central pond, surrounded by glowing greenery. “During this visit, I was particularly drawn to the quiet stillness of the garden’s beauty,” Chen reflected. “This image shows what Nitobe Garden is to me: serene, present, and deeply connected to the natural world.”

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1895 Lower Mall
Vancouver, BC
V6T1Z4

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 4:30pm
Thursday 10am - 4:30pm
Friday 10am - 4:30pm
Saturday 10am - 4:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

604 822 6038

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