Fleurs de Villes brings a fresh new experience to Vancouver with the Canadian premiere of Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey, presented by Oakridge Park, at VanDusen Botanical Garden starting April 26.
This outdoor exhibition features more than 20 fresh floral mannequins and installations inspired by the iconic characters and period fashion of the acclaimed Downton Abbey series. Created by top local florists, the displays will be set throughout VanDusen’s gardens, offering visitors the chance to stroll among fountains, ponds, Livingstone Lake, foot bridges, and formal rose gardens, while admiring exquisite floral interpretations of Lady Mary’s beaded gowns, household staff uniforms, and more.
Admission to Fleurs de Villes Downton Abbey is included with the price of entry to VanDusen Botanical Garden or with a garden membership. Guests can also vote for their favourite floral display for a chance to win a $1,500 Oakridge Park shopping spree, featuring gift cards to Aritzia, Lululemon, and Arc’teryx.
The event includes daily floral talks and demonstrations at the Fleurs de Villes JARDIN tent, botanical cocktail offerings from Wildflower Distilling Co., and culinary discussions hosted by Shaughnessy Restaurant executive chef Matthew Phillip. Visitors can capture a photo at the afternoon tea-themed photo set and learn more about the upcoming opening of Oakridge Park.
The celebration extends downtown at the Oakridge Park Gallery (1067 West Cordova), where three additional Downton Abbey-inspired mannequins will be on display from May 23 to June 1.
Merchandise such as tote bags and gardening aprons will be available at the VanDusen gift shop, while weekend visitors can purchase take-home bouquets at the pop-up flower market.
Participating florists include Aldele Rae Florists, Angelica Floral Designs, Arbutus Florist, Atelier Floral, Avelyn Florist, Bita W Florist, Brenau Quan: Botanical Art, Floba Design Studio, Flower Factory, Heirloom Florals, Inky Rose, Jaded Creative Inc., Luminous Floral Studio, Manites, Nicola Adam Florals, and ROA Floral and Event Design.
Tickets can be purchased at fleursdevilles.com/vancouver or at the VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre. A $1 discount per adult ticket applies to online purchases.