Queen Elizabeth Park

A hilltop park featuring an arboretum, rock garden, sculptures and the Bloedel Consevatory, the gardens are a must visit for horticultural enthusiasts. When it comes to the avian species, there are some exciting rarities sighted on an annual basis, including the Calliope Hummingbird and Red-naped Sapsucker. General birding is typically best in the spring time, as songbird migrants flock to the area but with over 177 species sighted in the park, there are opportunities for observation year round. If you are interested in exploring the exotic species at the Bloedel conservatory, a small entrance fee gains access to their floral exhibits and aviary with over 100 different bird species.