UBC Botanical Garden Accessibility
This business has self-assessed as having the following accessible attributes. Please contact the business directly for further detail if required.
Mobility
Parking
- Designated accessible parking near an accessible entrance that is specifically marked
- Entrance has no steps or if there are one or more steps, there is non-slip ramp with a maximum of 5% slope
- Entry route has a door that is at minimum 815 mm wide
- Can be reached without going up or down stairs, has a main entrance and/or stall that is a minimum 815 mm wide and has an outward swing door
- Key activities are accessible to guests using mobility devices
- Accessible spaces have clear views of the main activity (i.e. stage, viewing area)
Vision
Overall Space
- Multiple lighting sources to improve visibility
Cognitive & Sensory Friendly
Overall Space
- Neutral or muted colours that are calming and subdued
- Surfaces, window coverings, and décor with minimal glare or reflection, as well as minimal use of bold patterns, shapes, or stripes
- Subtle and/or natural lighting, no florescent or harsh lighting, and no dark shadows
- Nonslip floor surfaces with minimal reflection
- Background noise is minimal, and alarms or auditory cues are on a low frequency
- Directional signs at key decision points, including main entrances, restrooms, lounges, and reception desks
- Signs are well lit
- Signs have minimal glare or reflection
- Entrance and exit are clearly identified on doors (including stalls and back of the main door)
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Tickets are available for sale on our website. ~ Immerse yourself in the world of wild-collected plants! Garden highlights include internationally recognized collections of magnolias and maples. Stroll through our impressive Asian garden with over 400 kinds of rhododendrons, travel the continents in our alpine garden, explore our BC rainforest garden, head back in time in our traditional physic garden overflowing with herbs, discover food growing techniques in the food garden and much more.