British Columbia: Bloedel Conservatory in Queen Elizabeth Park

How important is this conservatory?

 

One visit should tell you.

 

Important in what way? I think it's nice.

 

For the study of tropical plants or there display.

 

For the exposure it gives to the city's citizens, especially children who may not have flown anywhere tropical to see such plants, birds and environment.
Children value what they are exposed to early on.
Perhaps it is time to value the planet's diversity more these days and to promote that in all its forms is more important than ever it was in the past.

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Certainly some interesting specimens in there, apart from the general ambiance it provides - it's quite the treat to go there on dull winter days. If they are still maintaining an assortment of free-flying birds that adds much to the experience.

 

I'm not sure the Conservatory is there for the study of plants, rather to re-create native habitats. I don't think there is any actual information on the plants or the zones in there. I could be wrong, though. I haven't been there in a while, but I remember it having some nice mini eco-zones, which is nice, instead of just having a display house.