After the speeches were done, the green ribbon made up of different leaves was cut.

Cutting of the green "ribbon"

Mayor Gregor signing autograph

Live Jazz music

Donor Wall

This amazing building is the greenest building in Vancouver and on it's way to becoming Canada's first certified living building. The unique undulating shape of the building is inspired by an orchid leaf and is designed by renowned architecture firm Perkins+Will. It is solar powered, 100% water-independent and completely carbon and energy neutral. It really is a beautiful and amazing building. If you haven't had a chance to go take a look at it, I recommend that you do.


As part of the celebration, admission to the beautiful VanDusen Garden was free. It was a perfect day to visit the gardens too. The autumn colours are so beautiful, it really is one of the best times to visit the garden.
The garden store was also having a moving sale and I took home some bulbs and spent the rest of the day weeding my garden. Such a beautiful day!




 
I love, love the reds and yellows of the maples. The colours are so vivid that you have to be there to fully enjoy the experience. It is breathtakingly beautiful.