I will be in Vancouver next week and will see if I can get any pics and some answers from the staff.

John

Some pics of the conservatory and the city Vancouver B.C. Canada. They will keep it open private or public.
http://okanaganpalms.multiply.com/photos/album/22/Bloedel_Conservatory_Vancouver_British_Columbia_Canada#
John

Glad the conservatory won't be dismantled and removed (you were maybe hoping ?????)

Beautiful facility, must be fun with the parrots flying around those exotic plant specimens.

Strange that Veitchia label was wired to the palm 😯

The outdoors Trachies have sure grown, but some look pretty ragged.
Maybe from last winter?

Thanks for posting the pics, John.
Barb

I hope they manage to keep it open too. Does anyone know the status of it at the moment? It would be a real shame to let it go. I have fond memories of visiting it when I was a kid. Instead of shuting it down they should upgrade it and build more of them!

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I hope they keep it open, and I wish we had something like that here. 😡

Hi Vicbowling! Welcome to the forum.

I think the Parks Department said they would review "the situation" again in April.

I agree with John's comment:

keep it open private or public

Like anything to do with government, there are lots of things they can cut BEFORE they close down a prize like the Conservatory...
residents can see to that! A few letters to the editor should do it. 😈

Barb

The squeeky wheel will get the grease. I hope all the palm loving people shout long enough to reverse any decision to close this gem. Vicbowling I have been to La Casa resort a few times. Seems with a name like that the only thing missing are some palm trees. If you are interested in purchasing palm trees pm. me.

John

Vicbowling...I've seen John's palm trees! They are stunning and huge!
If you needed a testimonial... 😀

Barb