Queen Elizabeth Park

49.24047 , -123.11082

Canada

The park occupies a scenic hillside location south of central Vancouver. It has a variety of exotic plants and trees, as well as native conifers and maples. At the top of the hill is the Bloedel Conservatory featuring tropical plants and birds. There is a rose garden and some small ornamental ponds which attract wintering ducks.

Formerly a quarry, the park was established in 1939 and named after Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (mother of Queen Elizabeth II).

For birding, the main interest of the park is as a migrant trap in spring and fall. For visitors, it is also a convenient spot for getting to know some common resident and wintering species of the region. The park is well-watched and over 180 bird species have been recorded.

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Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : 49.2405/-123.1108 (2021-05-12 19:44:33 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Queen Elizabeth Park" (2021-05-12 19:44:33 )

Edited by Holly Becker on 2026-07-24 04:42:20
The park occupies a scenic hillside location south of central Vancouver. It has a variety of exotic plants and trees, as well as native conifers and maples. At the top of the hill is the Bloedel Conservatory featuring tropical plants and birds. There is a rose garden and some small ornamental ponds which attract wintering ducks. Formally Formerly a quarry, the park was established in 1939 and named after Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (mother of Queen Elizabeth II). For birding, the main interest of the park is as a migrant trap in spring and fall. For visitors, it is also a convenient spot for getting to know some common resident and wintering species of the region. The park is well-watched and over 180 bird species have been recorded.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-20 16:18:00
The park occupies a scenic hillside location south of central Vancouver. It has a variety of exotic plants and trees, as well as native conifers and maples. At the top of the hill is the Bloedel Conservatory featuring tropical plants and birds. There is a rose garden and some small ornamental ponds which attract wintering ducks. Formally a quarry, the park was established in 1939 and named after Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (mother of Queen Elizabeth II). For birding, the main interest of the park is as a migrant trap in spring and fall. For visitors, it is also a convenient spot for coming to getting to know some common resident and wintering species of the region. The park is well-watched and over 180 bird species have been recorded.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-10 23:11:50
The park occupies a scenic hillside location south of central Vancouver. It has a variety of exotic plants and trees, as well as native conifers and maples. At the top of the hill is the Bloedel Conservatory featuring tropical plants and birds. There is a rose garden and some small ornamental ponds which attract wintering ducks. Formally a quarry, the park was established in 1939 and named after Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (mother of Queen Elizabeth II). For birding, the main interest of the park is as a migrant trap in spring and fall. For visitors, it is also a convenient spot for coming to know the some common resident and wintering species.species of the region. The park is well-watched and over 180 bird species have been recorded.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-10 23:11:22
The park occupies a scenic hillside location south of central Vancouver. It has a variety of exotic plants and trees, as well as native conifers and maples. At the top of the hill is the Bloedel Conservatory featuring tropical plants and birds. There is a rose garden and some small ornamental ponds which attract wintering ducks. Formally a quarry, the park was established in 1939 and named after Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (mother of Queen Elizabeth II). For birding, the main interest of the park is as a migrant trap in spring and fall. For visitors, it is also a convenient spot for learning coming to know the resident and wintering species. The park is well-watched and over 180 bird species have been recorded.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-10 22:34:45
The park occupies a scenic hillside location south of central Vancouver. It has a variety of exotic plants and trees, as well as native conifers and maples. At the top of the hill is the Bloedel Conservatory featuring tropical plants and birds. There is a rose garden and some small ornamental ponds which attract wintering ducks. Formally a quarry, the park was established in 1939 and named after Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (mother of Queen Elizabeth II). For birding, the main interest of the park is as a migrant trap in spring and fall. For visitors, it is also a convenient spot for learning the resident and wintering species.  The park is well-watched and over 180 bird species have been recorded.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-10 21:58:29
The park occupies a scenic hillside location south of central Vancouver. It has a variety of exotic plants and trees, as well as native conifers and maples. At the top of the hill is the Bloedel Conservatory featuring tropical plants and birds. There is a rose garden and some small ornamental ponds wihch strict which attract wintering ducks. Formally a quarry, the park was established in 1939 and named after Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (mother of Queen Elizabeth II). For birding, the main interest of the park is as a migrant trap in spring and fall. For visitors, it is also a convenient spot for learning the resident and wintering species. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-10 21:57:45
The park occupies a scenic hillside location south of central Vancouver. It has a variety of exotic plants and trees, as well as native conifers and maples. At the top of the hill is the Bloedel Conservatory featuring tropical plants and birds. There is a rose garden and some small ornamental ponds wihch strict wintering ducks. Formally a quarry, the park was established in 1939 and named after Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (the popular mother (mother of Queen Elizabeth II). For birding, the main interest of the park is as a migrant trap in spring and fall. For visitors, it is also a convenient spot for learning the resident and wintering species. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-10 21:48:43
The park occupies a scenic hillside location south of central Vancouver. It has a variety of exotic plants and trees, as well as native conifers and maples. At the top of the hill is the Bloedel Conservatory featuring tropical plants and birds. There is a rose garden and some small ornamental ponds wihch strict wintering ducks. Formally a quarry, the park was established in 1939 and named after Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (the popular mother of Queen Elizabeth II). For birding, the main interest of the park is as a migrant trap in spring and fall. For visitors, it is also a convenient spot for learning the resident and wintering species. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-10 21:48:24
The park occupies a scenic hillside location south of central Vancouver. It has exotic plants and trees, as well as native conifers and maples. At the top of the hill is the Bloedel Conservatory featuring tropical plants and birds. There is a rose garden and some small ornamental ponds wihch strict wintering ducks. Formally a quarry, the park was established in 1939 and named after Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother (the popular mother of Queen Elizabeth II). For birding, the main interest of the park is as a migrant trap in spring and fall. For visitors, it is also a convenient spot for learning the resident and wintering species. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-10 21:43:31
The park occupies a scenic hillside location south of central Vancouver. It has exotic plants and trees, as well as native conifers and maples. At the top of the hill is the Bloedel Conservatory.Conservatory featuring tropical plants and birds. There is a rose garden and some small ornamental ponds wihch strict wintering ducks. For birding, the main interest of the park is as a migrant trap in spring and fall. For visitors, it is also a convenient spot for learning the resident and wintering species. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-10 21:41:19
The park occupies a scenic hillside location south of central Vancouver. It has exotic plants and trees, as well as native conifers and maples. At the top of the hill s is the Bloedle Bloedel Conservatory. There is a rose garden and some small ornamental ponds. ponds wihch strict wintering ducks. For birding, the main interest of the park is as a migrant trap in spring and fall. For visitors, it is also a convenient spot for learning the resident and wintering species. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-10 21:32:08
The park occupies a scenic hillside location south of central Vancouver. It has exotic plants and trees, including a conservatory, as well as native conifers and maples. At the top of the hill s the Bloedle Conservatory. There is a rose garden and some small ornamental ponds. For birding, its main the main interest of the park is as a migrant trap in spring and fall. For visitors, it is also a convenient spot for learning the resident and wintering species. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-10 20:06:19
The park occupies a scenic hillside location south of central Vancouver. It has exotic plants and trees, including a conservatory, and some small ponds. For birding, its main interest is as a migrant trap in spring and fall. For visitors, it is also a convenient spot for learning the resident and wintering species. 

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Barred Owl (Strix varia)
Red-breasted Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus ruber)
Merlin (Falco columbarius)
Olive-sided Flycatcher (Contopus cooperi)
Hammond's Flycatcher (Empidonax hammondii)
Hutton's Vireo (Vireo huttoni)
Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa)
Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis)
Townsend's Solitaire (Myadestes townsendi)
Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius)
Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus)
Pine Siskin (Spinus pinus)
Fox Sparrow (Passerella iliaca)
Golden-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia atricapilla)
Black-throated Gray Warbler (Setophaga nigrescens)
Townsend's Warbler (Setophaga townsendi)
Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana)

Golden-crowned Kinglet (Regulus satrapa) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-07-31 10:24:29)

Red-breasted Nuthatch (Sitta canadensis) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-07-31 10:24:14)

Hutton's Vireo (Vireo huttoni) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-07-31 10:23:33)

Western Tanager (Piranga ludoviciana) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-07-10 21:40:40)

Black-throated Gray Warbler (Setophaga nigrescens) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-07-10 21:40:10)

Fox Sparrow (Passerella iliaca) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-07-10 21:39:28)

Pine Siskin (Spinus pinus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-07-10 21:39:20)

Hermit Thrush (Catharus guttatus) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-07-10 21:38:30)

Varied Thrush (Ixoreus naevius) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-07-10 21:38:18)

Red-breasted Sapsucker (Sphyrapicus ruber) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-07-10 21:37:28)

Hammond's Flycatcher (Empidonax hammondii) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-07-10 21:37:14)

Olive-sided Flycatcher (Contopus cooperi) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-07-10 21:37:03)

Merlin (Falco columbarius) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-07-10 21:36:39)

Barred Owl (Strix varia) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-07-10 21:36:25)

Golden-crowned Sparrow (Zonotrichia atricapilla) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-07-10 21:33:42)

Townsend's Solitaire (Myadestes townsendi) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-07-10 21:33:19)

Townsend's Warbler (Setophaga townsendi) was added by Stephen Matthews (2026-07-10 21:33:08)

  • Timing and strategy

The most interesting seasons are April-May and August-September, when the park attracts passage migrants such as Hammond's and Olive-sided Flycatchers, Townsend's Solitaire, Townsend's and Black-throated Gray Warblers.

Overcast days and mornings are preferred.

Fewer birds are present in summer but breeding species include Anna's and Rufous Hummingbirds, Cedar Waxwing, Western Tanager, Hutton's Vireo, Western Flycatcher and Swainson's Thrush. Black and Vaux's Swift may be seen overhead especially on cloudy days.

Winter visitors include Golden-crowned and Fox Sparrows, Varied and Hermit Thrush. 

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-31 10:40
The most interesting seasons are April-May and August-September, when the park attracts passage migrants such as Hammond's and Olive-sided Flycatchers, Townsend's Solitaire, Townsend's and Black-throated Gray Warblers. Overcast days and mornings are preferred. Fewer birds are present in summer but breeding species include Anna's and Rufous Hummingbirds, Cedar Waxwing, Western Tanager, Hutton's Vireo, Western Flycatcher and Swainson's Thrush. Black and Vaux's Swift may be seen overhead especially on cloudy days. Winter visitors include Golden-crowned and Fox Sparrows, Varied and Hermit Thrush. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-20 16:18
The most interesting seasons are April-May and August-September, when the park attracts passage migrants such as Hammond's and Olive-sided Flycatchers, Townsend's Solitaire, Townsend's and Black-throated Gray Warblers. Overcast days and mornings are preferred. Fewer birds are present in summer but breeding species include Anna's and Rufous Hummingbirds, Cedar Waxwing, Western Tanager, Western Flycatcher and Swainson's Thrush. Black and Vaux's Swift may be seen overhead especially on cloudy days. Winter visitors include Golden-crowned and Fox Sparrows, Varied and Hermit Thrush. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-10 23:05
The most interesting seasons are April-May and August-September, when the park attracts passage migrants such as Hammond's Flycatcher, and Olive-sided Flycatchers, Townsend's Solitaire, Townsend's and Black-throated Gray Warblers. Overcast days and mornings are preferred. Fewer birds in summer but breeding species include Anna's and Rufous Hummingbirds, Cedar Waxwing, Western Tanager, Western Flycatcher and Swainson's Thrush. Black and Vaux's Swift may be seen overhead especially on cloudy days. Winter visitors include Golden-crowned and Fox Sparrows, Varied and Hermit Thrush. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-10 23:01
The most interesting seasons are April-May and August-September, when the park attracts passage migrants such as Hammond's Flycatcher, Townsend's Solitaire, Townsend's and Black-throated Gray Warblers. Overcast days and mornings are preferred. Fewer birds in summer but breeding species include Anna's and Rufous Hummingbirds, Cedar Waxwing, Western Tanager, Western Flycatcher and Swainson's Thrush. Black and Vaux's Swift may be seen overhead especially on cloudy days. Winter visitors include Golden-crowned and Fox Sparrows, Varied and Hermit Thrush. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-10 22:36
The mos intereting most interesting seasons are April-May and August-September. Passage migrants August-September, when passage migrants such as Hammond's Flycatcher, Townsend's Solitaire, Townsend's and Black-throated Gray Warblers. Overcast days and mornings are preferred. Fewer birds in summer but breeding species include Anna's and Rufous Hummingbirds, Cedar Waxwing, Western Tanager, Western Flycatcher and Swainson's Thrush. Black and Vaux's Swift may be seen overhead especially on cloudy days. Winter visitors include Golden-crowned and Fox Sparrows, Varied and Hermit Thrush, Thrush. 
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-10 22:33
The mos intereting seasons are April-May and August-September. Passage migrants such as Hammond's Flycatcher, Townsend's Solitaire, Townsend's and Black-throated Gray Warblers. Overcast days and mornings are preferred. Fewer birds in summer but breeding species include Anna's and Rufous Hummingbirds, Cedar Waxwing, Western Tanager, Western Flycatcher and Swainson's Thrush. Black and Vaux's Swift may be seen overhead especially on cloudy days. Winter visitors include Golden-crowned and Fox Sparrows, Hermit Thrush, 
  • How to get there

The park is a short walk from Oakridge Skytrain station.

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-31 10:33
The park is a short walk from Oakridge Skytrain station.

The park can be accessed from Cambie Street, W 33rd Avenue or Midlothian Avenue.  Paid parking is available at several locations and free on-street parking (2 hours) may be available on Kersland Drive.

There is no entry fee for the park. Entry to the Bloedel Conservatory costs $9.50, with concessions for seniors, youths and children. Discounted tickets may be bought online in advance.

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-31 10:31
The park can be accessed from Cambie Street, W 33rd Avenue or Midlothian Avenue.  Paid parking is available at several locations and free on-street parking (2 hours) may be available on Kersland Drive.Drive. There is no entry fee for the park. Entry to the Bloedel Conservatory costs $9.50, with concessions for seniors, youths and children. Discounted tickets may be bought online in advance.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-31 10:28
The park can be accessed from Cambie Street, W 33rd Avenue or Midlothian Avenue.  Paid parking is available at several locations and free on-street parking (2 hours) may be available on Kersland Drive.
  • Other attractions

The Rose Garden, waterfall and ornamental ponds are attractive to non-birding visitors. 

The Bloedel Conservatory features tropical plants, birds and fish.

A short walk away to the east is Mountain View Cemetery, a recognised hotpsot for migrating and wintering birds (see site description at https://www.orniverse.com/site/13172/mountain-view-cemetery-i-canada-i).

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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-31 10:36
The Rose Garden, waterfall and ornamental ponds are attractive to non-birding visitors.  The Bloedel Conservatory features tropical plants, birds and fish. A hsort short walk away to the east is Mountain View CEmetry, w Cemetery, a recognised hotpsot for migrating adn wontering and wintering birds (see site description). description at https://www.orniverse.com/site/13172/mountain-view-cemetery-i-canada-i).
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-31 10:35
The Rose Garden, waterfall and ornamental ponds are attractive to non-birding visitors.  The Bloedel Conservatory features tropical plants, birds and fish. A hsort walk away to the east is Mountain View CEmetry, w hotpsot for migrating adn wontering birds (see site description).
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-20 16:01
The Rose Garden Garden, waterfall and ornamental ponds.ponds are attractive to non-birding visitors.  The Bloedel Conservatory features tropical plants, birds and fish.
Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-11 05:35
The Rose Garden and ornamental ponds.  The Bloedel Conservatory features tropical plants, birds and fish.

A fine restaurant, Seasons in the Park offers indoor or outdoor dining with views over the city.

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or near this site, including:
• information centers / information points
• catering
• accommodation
• hides and watchtowers
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Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-11 05:33
A fine restaurant, Seasons in the Park offers indoor or outdoor dining with views over the city.

The park can be crowded with visitors on weekends and holidays.

Are there any security issues or other annoyances at this site? For
instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Stephen Matthews on 2026-07-10 23:02
The park can be crowded with visitors on weekends and holidays.
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