Riverview Arboretum
高貴林河濱觀景植物園(Chinese)

From City Trees, The Journal of The Society of Municipal Arborists
 
The Riverview lands are on a slope overlooking the Coquitlam River in Coquitlam, BC. They have become, through the course of nearly a century, a microcosm of British Columbia's natural and cultural history. In 1904, they were purchased by the provincial government and cleared of their ancient forest to create a hospital and haven for the mentally ill.

Provincial Secretary, Henry Esson Young, envisioned a hospital as well as a provincial botanical garden on the site. Mr. Young had traveled extensively in England and Europe and brought the concept of the botanical garden from there. There were no botanical gardens anywhere in Canada at that time so the one he developed in BC was the first in Canada. He also initiated work on the nearby Colony Farm, which was to be a provincial experimental farm. Both the farm and the botanical garden were created to be adjuncts of a new provincial university.


Riverview Hospital and Lands are at 2601 Lougheed Highway, opposite Colony farm GVRD Park Phone RHCS at 604-290-9910 trees@rhcs.org    Riverview Horticultural Centre Society Websit: http://rhcs.org  

Regular walks start at the uphill side of HEY. Buses do go through the grounds, ask to be let off at the old Tuck shop.( It is above Crease Clinic). Walks usually last about two hours, depending on weather and walkers preference. Dress for the weather, and wear comfy shoes or boots. We go rain or shine. Dogs on leash and children are welcome. Walks are free but you can obtain information about membership, or making a tax deductible donation if you wish.