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Greenheart Canopy Walkway at UBC Botanical Garden
About the Walkway
The Greenheart Canopy Walkway is an enterprise of the Greenheart Conservation Company, based in Vancouver. Greenheart has built canopy walkways and aerials trails in Asia, South and North America and Africa.
The 308-metre walkway, which reaches heights in excess of 17.5 metres, enables visitors and researchers to experience the unique biodiversity of a Pacific Coastal Rainforest canopy, which include s treetop mosses, lichens, birds, insects and other invertebrates, and offers a "bird's eye" view of the forest canopy.
For more information, please read the August 22, 2008 Press Release
Hourly Tours
Hourly guided tours are available seven days a week in July and August, beginning at 10am. The last tour of the day begins at 4pm.
From September to June, hourly tours begin at 10am except on Wednesdays. On Wednesdays, hourly tours begin at 12 noon. The last tour of the day begins at 4pm.
Special Considerations
Accessibility: A modified wheelchair is available with advance notice. 48 hours advance notice is required.
Footwear: If you are planning on visiting the canopy walkway, please note that proper footwear should be worn (i.e., no high heels or open toe shoes, sandals or flip flops).
Severe Weather: During severe weather conditions, the canopy walkway is closed for business.
Greenheart Canopy Walkway Entrance Fees
Please note rates include admission to UBC Botanical Garden.
| Rates | Canopy Walkway |
|---|---|
| Adult | $20.00 |
| Youth (13-17) | $14.00 |
| Child (5-12) | $6.00 |
| Senior (65+) / Assisted | $16.00 |
| UBC Student (17+ with a valid student card) | $10.00 |
| Non-UBC Student (with a valid student card) | $16.00 |
| UBC Faculty / Staff | $10.00/visit with purchase of $5.00 annual pass |
| Family (max. 2 adults, 3 children) | $36.00 |
| UNA Resident with CSC | $10.00 |
| Friends of the Garden | $20.00 ambassador pass |
| President's Circle (plus guests) | $12.00 |
| 25 Year Club | $12.00 |
| Group Rate (minimum 15) | $16.00 each |
| Non-profit Group (minimum 5) | $14.00 each |
| Elementary school groups (K-7 students) + 2 supervisors | $6.00 each |
| High school groups (Grades 8-12 students) + 2 free supervisors with groups of 15 or more | $9.00 each |
Greenheart Conservation Company is the exclusive operator of the Greenheart Canopy Walkway at UBC Botanical Garden.
