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UBC Botanical Garden is Canada's oldest continuously operating university botanical garden. The original mission of the garden was research into the native flora of British Columbia. Over the past nine decades, our mission has broadened to include research, conservation, teaching and public display of temperate plants from around the world, particularly Asian, alpine and native plants. We’re also home to the Greenheart Canopy Walkway.Come visit us - we’re located at 6804 SW Marine Drive, Vancouver, BC. You can find more info at botanicalgarden.ubc.ca |
October 13-14, 2012
11 am - 4 pm
$4 (Children under 12 free)
Special Announcement for 2012: Please join us on Saturday, October 13th at 1:00 p.m. at the Festival Main Stage as we host the naming ceremony for the very popular SPA493 apple! More than 25 years in the making, be one of the first to find out the name of Canada’s newest apple.
A family event for all ages, the UBC Apple Festival celebrates one of British Columbia's favourite fruits. From children learning about the diversity of apples to those who remember tasting heritage apples in their youth, the Apple Festival is a great opportunity to not only discover more about this delicious fruit, but have a whole lot fun doing it!
Every year, around 44,000 lbs (20,000 kilos) of apples are sold to thousands of hungry attendees. More than 70 varieties of heritage, new and "tried and true" varieties are available, grown both conventionally and organically. These include the heritage apples 'Grimes Golden' ‘Bramley Seedling’, ‘Cox’s Orange Pippin’ and many others and also new varieties like the very popular ‘Ambrosia’ which was hybridized in Cawston British Columbia, will be available. Also for sale will be many varieties of apple trees grafted onto dwarfing root stock, perfect for the home garden or patio.
One of the most popular activities at the Apple Festival is our apple tasting tent. For only $5.00, curious event goers can taste up to 60 varieties of new and heritage apples grown in British Columbia. For those looking to learn more, the history and specific features of those varieties can be found in the Friends of the Garden's "published in-house" Apple Booklet, available for purchase at the event.
Admission is $4 for adults and children over 12 years, and includes FREE ENTRY TO THE GARDEN!
This event is brought to you by the Friends of the UBC Botanical Garden. All proceeds from this event support the educational, research and community programs in the Garden – your support helps the Garden to Grow.
For more information, visit our website or call 604-822-4529. Please be advised that dogs are not permitted in UBC Botanical Garden. Hope to see you there!
