Cherry blossoms
Colours you won't believe
Exclaims many a Vancouverite during cherry blossom season. The rainy season fades, and we’re rewarded with enchanting streets adorned in pink.
43,000+
cherry blossom trees in the city
Wander through canopies of blooming trees that line the streets, gaze upon iconic views in Queen Elizabeth Park or hop on a bike to chase as many cherry blossoms as possible.
It’s a world-class, magical floral spectacle that captures the heart of every visitor, where nature and urban charm unite in a stunning display.
Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms
Residential Streets - just walking through many neighbourhoods in the city will treat you to spectacular cherry blossom displays.
In early spring, quiet residential streets burst with soft pink canopies that go on for seemingly endless tree-lined blocks in some areas. The cherry blossoms create a picturesque backdrop and draws both locals and visitors who want to capture their beauty with endless selfies.
For your own cherry tree sightings during the season, visit West 22nd Avenue between Arbutus and Carnarvon streets and see eight straight blocks of blooms. Walk around just about anywhere in Kitsilano and you’ll find cherry blossoms-lined streets, including Yew Street and York Avenue, West Fifth and Sixth avenues, Cypress Street, Vanier Park, and many more.
Queen Elizabeth Park - Find beautiful cherry trees and greenery that provide a beautiful backdrop for photos.
VanDusen Botanical Garden - Known for its diverse collection of cherry trees, VanDusen offers a variety of settings for viewing the blossoms and taking gorgeous pictures.
Nitobe Memorial Garden - This traditional Japanese stroll garden features several types of cherry trees, including traditional Japanese varieties
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
Each year, the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival hosts an array of annual events to celebrate the blooming of the trees.
Celebratory events include Blossoms after Dark, which celebrates the beauty of the blooms in the twilight, and The Big Picnic, near the 100 blooming Akebono cherry trees. There are pop-up events, bike-riding excursions, and, of course, tree walks.
The events are open to everyone and offer a way to bring people together to enjoy the splendour of spring.