The Queen Elizabeth Park is a 2 hectare (130 acre) park located south of
Vancouver's downtown area. At 167m (505 ft) above sea level, it the
the highest point in the City of Vancouver. From the lookout, visitors
can enjoy a fabulous view that overlooks Vancouver, the ocean and the
snowcapped mountains on the North Shore.
Originally a stone quarry, Queen Elizabeth Park was established in the
1950s. Beautiful flower gardens and a pitch & putt golf course
are featured. The
Bloedel Conservatory, a geodesic dome situated at the summit was added
in 1969 and presents vegetation from around the world.
