In the garden, you will see a variety of flowers, fruits, and vegetables, some of which may be familiar to you and some that may be new. The plants grown in the reconstructed garden are based on historic records from Fort Vancouver and archaeological excavations. The products of the reconstructed garden are used in historic cooking demonstrations at the Fort Vancouver Kitchen.
You may also encounter volunteers tending the garden. Feel free to ask any questions you have about the history of the garden or about gardening in general! Our volunteer gardeners are a wonderful resource to learn more about keeping a garden healthy and productive.
Learn more about the history of the garden here.
Opening Hours & Parking
The Fort Vancouver Garden is located directly in front of the reconstructed Fort Vancouver.
Park grounds, including the garden, are open from dawn to dusk. Parking lots are open Tuesday through Saturday, 8 am to 4 pm (Labor Day to Memorial Day) or 8 am to 5 pm (Memorial Day to Labor Day). Vehicles must be removed from parking lots before the gates are closed. Street parking is also available. Check here for updated operating hours and seasons.
Help Us Keep the Garden Beautiful!
We hope that you enjoy your visit to the Fort Vancouver Garden, but please treat it with respect.
In the garden, please do NOT:
- Leave the paths
- Ride a bicycle or skateboard
- Bring your pets into the garden
- Smoke
- Pick flowers or seeds
- Harvest produce
- Dig up or harm plants
- Leave trash or confetti