The Nitobe Memorial Garden on the campus of the University of British Columbia was opened in 1960 and dedicated to the memory of Dr. Inazo Nitobe, a Japanese educator and diplomat whose portrait graces the 5000 yen bank note. He died in Victoria, B.C. while visiting Canada in 1933. The Nitobe Garden located high on the cliffs overlooking the Strait of Georgia is an authentic Japanese "Tea and Stroll" Garden which has been called Canada's most fascinating garden. Seventy rambling acres are planted with more than 10,000 different trees, shrubs and flowers, some growing largely as nature intended, others more cultivated and formal.
Professor Kannosuke Mori of Chiba University, a distinguished Japanese Landscape Architect, at the recommendation of the government of Japan, was appointed to design the garden. He personally directed the placement of each tree, stone and shrub. The principles of harmony, balance, and tranquility were employed in the garden's design. Evergreen trees are placed in contrast to the well-tended shrubs, flowering plants, and footbridges. A path that encircles the garden symbolizes the eternal cycle of life. This garden reflects an idealized conception of nature with its harmony among natural forms - waterfalls, rivers, forests, islands and seas - and its balance between the masculine and feminine forces traditionally attributed to natural elements.
The Nitobe Memorial Garden is a true botanical garden. The garden is designed primarily for education and research, with emphasis on its diverse collections and seasonal displays.
Location:
6565 NW Marine Dr.
Gate 4
Tel. (604)822-6038
Open daily Monday to Friday from approximately 10am to 2:30pm from early March to mid-October
Admission:
C$2.50 (US$1.75) for adults
C$1.50 (US$1.05) for seniors
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