What is Queen Elizabeth Park known for?

Queen Elizabeth Park, Vancouver's horticultural jewel, is a major draw for floral display enthusiasts and view-seekers, and as a popular backdrop for wedding photos.



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However, the park isn't named after Queen Elizabeth I. Instead, it's named after Queen Elizabeth II's mother, Queen Elizabeth. Married to King George VI, she was officially raised to the title of Queen consort, or Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother.

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Queen Elizabeth Park is free to explore, but the Bloedel Conservatory has a small admission price which helps offset its costs to operate. Below are the rates (including taxes) as of early 2023: Adults (ages 19 to 64) – $7.40. Seniors (ages 65+) – $5.20.

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This fabulous national park is on nearly all itineraries, and while you'll never be far from other safari groups, you're guaranteed to see a large range of wildlife, potentially including giraffes, lions, zebras, hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and elephants.

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Queen Elizabeth National Park (QENP, or Queens) is Uganda's most visited national park and is often paired with Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and/or Chimp trekking in Kibale Forest. The park is famous for its big cats, including tree-climbing lions and leopards.

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Beautiful gardens with wonderful views of downtown Vancouver skyline and North Shore Mountains. Such a gorgeous park. Free to walk around and explore the gardens.

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A brief history of the Long Walk The path, approximately three miles (just under five kilometers), was created in 1680 by King Charles II in what had previously been part of a vast royal hunting forest. At 3:06pm the state hearse will approach Shaw Farm Gate on Albert Road, Windsor.

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Tree-climbing lions of Ishasha Sector in Queen Elizabeth National Park are a big attraction to Uganda's tourists.
  • Lion (Panthera leo) ...
  • Leopard (Panthera pardus) ...
  • African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) ...
  • African Buffalo. ...
  • Rhinoceros.


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Queen Elizabeth National Park is a lion conservation unit and hence lions are a key attraction in the park. The park has over 250 of the large cats in both the northern and southern sector.

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Events and Picnics in the Park A limited number of picnic tables are available in the Park on a first-come first-served basis. Grilles, fires, alcohol, and portable radios are not allowed.

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1. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, NC/TN – 12.9 million. Great Smoky Mountains is the most popular national park in the country – as it has been for decades! This is because it's one of the national parks closest to major metropolitan areas all along the east coast.

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