Central Vancouver in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)
Shakespeare Garden
Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 9, 2023
1. Shakespeare Garden Marker
The first tree was planted by Mrs. Jonathan Rogers in 1916 on the three hundred year anniversary of the Bard's death. Architect J.F. Watson designed and sculpted the Shakespeare monument in time for the garden's official opening in 1936 by the Governor General, Lord Tweedsmuir.
Erected by Vancouver Heritage Foundation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.
Location. 49° 17.977′ N, 123° 8.214′ W. Marker is in Vancouver, British Columbia, in Metro Vancouver. It is in Central Vancouver. Marker is on Pipeline Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vancouver BC V6G V6G, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Rose Garden (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Vancouver's First Entertainment Hub (about 210 meters away); Stanley Park Rock Garden (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Warren G. Harding Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Robert Burns (approx. 0.3 kilometers away);
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More about this marker. The marker is located in Stanley Park, on the west side of Pipeline Road.
Photographed By Adam Margolis, October 9, 2023
2. Shakespeare Garden Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 15, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 34 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 15, 2023, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
