Cherry Blossoms Blooming Now Around Vancouver

Cherry blossom trees are blooming now around the Metro Vancouver area, spring has fully arrived and it’s the perfect time to see the cherry blossoms in the city.

Over this past weekend was the picnic to kick things off and you can find many cherry blossom trees around Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, and other BC cities to take part once again in the Cherry Blossom Festival that’s going on this year.

Cherry Blossom Festival 2022

There are a variety of events to find going on as a part of this popular blossom-themed festival once more and that includes discovering a wide range of beautiful cherry blossoms this season.

They can be found at the popular destinations like VanDusen Botanical Garden and other outdoor spaces around the Lower Mainland.

Sakura Days Japan Fair returns to the VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver as a part of the 2022 Cherry Blossom Festival, you won’t want to miss that colorful and memorable experience.

The big picnic was planned for this weekend and the Cherry Blossom Festival is just getting started.

Right now things might not be ideal weather for walking around to see some of the beautiful cherry blossom trees around Vancouver, but now is when they are starting to fully bloom and look their best.

Some of those popular cherry blossom tree locations have already started to see an uptick in traffic as a result.

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Around Vancouver and throughout the Lower Mainland there are many different cherry blossom destinations to find. Along St Johns St in Port Moody they’ve got a beautiful area with cherry blossom trees that line the street, Queen Elizabeth Park, Stanley Park, and VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver, around Kitsilano Beach, Garry Point Park, and many other areas.

Cherry blossom trees add a lot of color and beauty to the province during spring and there are a wide variety of cherry blossom trees to find all over the Lower Mainland, many of which have already been mapped thanks to the popularity of the festival and interest for cherry blossom trees in general.

The Cherry Blossom Festival is a sign that spring is here and it gives us a reminder to get out and enjoy some of the most beautiful sights this country has to offer.

The festival has done a great job at preserving and highlighting the culture of cherry blossom trees and bringing communities together and once again is another year and opportunity to take part in this spring-centered festival.

Cherry Blossom Season Around Surrey

Cherry blossom season is coming up soon and that means the Cherry Blossom Festival 2022 once more and a chance to see countless different cherry blossom trees around the BC area.

Around Surrey, Coquitlam, Vancouver, New Westminster, and other areas, you can find beautiful cherry blossom trees that will be blooming this season.

Here are a list of a few popular locations if you are looking for cherry blossom areas to explore in Surrey, BC.

If you want to know where you can see cherry blossom trees in Surrey then check out a few suggestions below and browse these locations when cherry blossom season rolls around this year to get started.

Outside of Surrey you can also find a wide range of locations that have cherry blossom trees as well. There are thousands of locations that have been mapped over the years showing where many of the cherry blossom trees in BC can be found.

1. Cherry Blossoms at Bear Creek Park

Bear Creek Park is one of the most popular parks in Surrey, BC. This is a great park to visit throughout the year and not just in spring. Wondering, ‘where can I find cherry blossoms in Surrey?’ then check out this location around spring time to see some beautiful cherry blossoms in the area.

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2. Nico-Wynd Golf Course

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This is one of the locations in Surrey to go looking for some cherry blossoms once spring rolls around. There will be many cherry blossom trees to find around Surrey and the Lower Mainland in BC.

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3. Maple Park Cherry Blossoms

Another popular location to look for cherry blossoms in Surrey is around Maple Park which has been featured frequently in top Surrey lists for cherry blossom locations.

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4.  Boundary Park Surrey BC

Boundary Park Surrey BC is another great location to go looking for cherry blossom trees in Surrey. This is one of the best locations when you want cherry blossom trees it has a lake to discover too. In spring this is a beautiful region in Surrey to enjoy if you are looking for cherry blossom trees. It is probably one of the best for cherry blossom trees in Surrey.

• Boundary Drive West

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These are only a few spaces that you can look to find some cherry blossoms in Surrey. There are countless areas around the Lower Mainland to go looking for some beautiful cherry blossom trees this year.

We can also expect the Cherry Blossom Festival 2022 to be coming back again. The cherry blossom festival provides the opportunity to get out and explore communities during spring, to see some of the great cherry blossom trees that we have growing in this province.

The cherry blossom festival here in BC is one of the most popular in the province and for many reasons. The cherry blossom festival has seen a great deal of support and engagement over the time that it has been held. It is one of the most highly anticipated events around Vancouver, to celebrate and signal that spring has officially arrived.

Time For Another Cherry Blossom Festival in 2022

Spring rolls around in a few weeks and there are so many beautiful locations to visit around Vancouver during the spring that showcase the beauty of BC. Cherry Blossom Season comes around this time as well, along with other fun spring sights and events to enjoy.

When is the 2022 Cherry Blossom Festival in Vancouver?

The Cherry Blossom 2022 Festival is taking place in Vancouver from April 1 to 28, 2022. The Cherry Blossom Festival 2022 showcases the beautiful variety of cherry blossom trees that we have around the city, with some streets seeing an uptick in traffic during the festival as tourists and locals come to enjoy the cherry blossom scenery.

You can find beautiful cherry blossom during this time of year throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. The cherry blossoms are expected to be at peak bloom around April. The Cherry Blossom Festival in Vancouver is expected to take place once again and as we get closer to April we can expect the cherry blossoms to start looking their best.

As well, that Cherry Blossom Festival in Vancouver for 2022 will begin too. This is about the time that others regions, like Washington DC also enjoy their own cherry blossom festivals.

2022 Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival Coming Soon

The 2022 Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival is coming soon and you can follow the event on social media like their Instagram page. This event does a great job of bringing communities together and highlighting the beautiful nature and cherry blossom variety that there is around BC.

The popular Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival is an event that encourages people to get out during Spring and to enjoy the neighborhood around them or to discover new ones with beautiful cherry blossoms scattered throughout.

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Where can you find cherry blossom trees around Vancouver?

There are a variety of places to find beautiful cherry blossom trees around Vancouver. Some of the more popular areas to look for cherry blossom trees in Vancouver include places like:

• Stanley Park
• Granville Plaza
• Vanier Park
• David Lam Park
• Chilco Mini park
• Queen Elizabeth Park
• Kits Beach
• VanDusen Botanical Garden
• Vancouver City Hall
• Garry Point Park
• Burnaby Mountain Park
• Granville Island

These are just a few areas around Vancouver that people have found stunning cherry blossom trees and shared across social media. When the 2022 Cherry Blossom Festival begins in Vancouver you can expect the traffic to also increase once again at these locations as people come out to enjoy the many cherry blossom trees we have around the province.

Vancouver isn’t the only place to find cherry blossom trees of course, you can also spot them in areas like Burnaby, Port Moody, Coquitlam and all around the Lower Mainland and other parts of the province.

9 Photos of Shoreline Trail in the Fall

Shoreline Trail is one of the best trails in Port Moody to explore. This is close enough that if you are looking for trails around Vancouver that you might want to venture out to Port Moody and give this one a try.

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The Shoreline Trail gives you a chance to see beautiful mountain views, have lots of trees surrounding you along you walk, as you make your way around the Burrard Inlet. There are many people who frequent Shoreline Trail, you will see people walking in groups, on their own, or walking their dogs etc.

As you make your way along Shoreline Trail you will also come up to Rocky Point Park in Port Moody and there is plenty to see and do in this region.

Breweries

Ice Cream

Food Trucks

Rocky Point Park

Ocean Views

There is the SkyTrain nearby so it makes it easy to take public transportation to get to Shoreline Trail if you want to spend the day hiking around the pathways here. Before or after that hike there are many things to see in the Port Moody area, great food trucks, the park to explore, and more.

The Boathouse Restaurant is nearby, along with the boat launch area and the boardwalk where you can walk out to get a better view of the Burrard Inlet.

Shoreline Trail is a clean and easy walking trail in Port Moody that brings you all around the Burrard Inlet, with sweeping views of the ocean and mountains. There are a number of benches available along the way as well if you want to sit down for a rest or take some pictures.

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Shoreline Trail is a beautiful BC trail to explore during the fall. It is an easy trail near Vancouver to get to and it offers fantastic mountain and ocean views. If you aren’t taking public transportation there are a variety of areas to find parking nearby as well if you want to hike around Shoreline Trail for the morning or afternoon. Find parking near Rocky Point Park, along Murray St, and other areas nearby.

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Above on the map you can see where Rocky Point Park is located, to the right you see Shoreline Trail in Port Moody stretching around the Burrard Inlet.

No matter what time of year you are looking to get outdoors and explore some great BC trails, the Shoreline Trail is one of the best to walk along. The Port Moody area here is stunning, there are many things nearby to see and do. It’s a great area for families, couples, whether you want a night at the breweries nearby or a fun afternoon at the park with the family.

Shoreline Trail is an easier path to explore outdoors because it is a paved path for both walking and biking. You can walk along Shoreline Trail and enjoy the stunning Burrard Inlet views and stop along the way on one of the benches to hear the birds or have a chat with a friend. There are a variety of reasons why this walking trail is one of the best around Vancouver and certainly in the Port Moody region.

– Minimal elevation

– paved walking path

– several seating areas/benches along the trail

– great Inlet views

Shoreline Trail begins at Rocky Point Park, to the right of the park, and if you follow along the trail you will see that it comes to an end at Old Orchard Park.

Shoreline Trail takes on average 2 hours to walk around the entire distance of the trail from Rocky Point Park starting point to the end point at Old Orchard Park. Overall, the Shoreline Trail is about a 6km trail distance if you are going round trip.

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Easy Walking Trail With Great Views

Shoreline Trail in Port Moody is an easier walking trail because of the minimal incline and the paved pathway for walking or biking, there are great views here that make it a fantastic hiking area to enjoy. Take the chance to walk this trail throughout the year because it is one of the best outdoors areas in BC to explore and enjoy.

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Visit Shoreline Trail in Port Moody for an easier walking trail when you want to get outdoors and explore. This paved walkway in Port Moody is in a great spot and is a challenging distance at over 2km just one way if you want to walk the entire route from the beginning to end.

Shoreline Trail walking path

Above you can see that there are many points along the walking path at Shoreline Trail to stop and admire the stunning views here of the Inlet, whether the tide is in or out. Regardless of the time of year this is a stunning trail to explore in BC and one of the best walking areas in Port Moody for a morning, afternoon, or evening hike.

Hiking this area around Shoreline Trail feels very safe, there are always people walking around the area during the day. Even in the evening you will find many people as well in the region, because of the breweries and food trucks etc, there is a lot going on around Rocky Point Park and more. This is easily one of the most beautiful spots in Port Moody to go for a walk and one of the best near Vancouver as well to get great mountain and ocean views while going for a lengthy walk around the trail.

More Than 200 Fires Burning: High to Extreme Risk in B.C. Over Wildfires

There are more than 200 wildfires that are currently burning around B.C. It is reported that at least one third of those fires are out of control right now in the province. We have seen more than 1,000 people in B.C. be forced to leave their homes after fire swept through the town of Lytton, B.C. and burned most of it to the ground.

After that fire in Lytton it didn’t take long for donations and support to start pouring in from the community. And now there are more areas that are in need of help, who are also at risk of wildfires.

Out of province firefighters have recently arrived in B.C. to help as the fires burn out of control.

Some of those out of province firefighters have been sent from as far as Eastern Canada to help with the wildfires in B.C. that are burning right now. There are over 200 blazes burning around B.C. currently and the risk right now is extremely high.

British Columbia campfire ban has also recently gone into effect

The B.C. campfire ban has recently gone into effect but despite the warnings and the fires going on around the province that hasn’t stopped some from trying to light up. Recently, conservation officers around the province reportedly handed out more than $25k in fines over campfires that took place over the weekend.

Since that ban on campfires in BC had gone into effect there are dozens of tickets that have already been given out to those who have been caught allegedly violating the rules.

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As those fires continue to burn around the province it might have some already rethinking their summer camping plans or travel plans, especially to areas that might now be looking at potential warnings to evacuate.

Cost Of fighting Wildfires In BC

There is a high cost to fighting those wildfires around the province, and already they’ve spent more than $95 million just this year. Peak fire season isn’t here yet and things could get worse, it could easily get more expensive. That amount that has already been spent fighting fires in B.C. is around 70% of their annual budget.

It isn’t uncommon for the province to spend millions fighting these wildfires each year. Already there are hundreds of buildings and homes that have been destroyed and Lytton has been devastated.

There are a number of organizations, like the Red Cross, who are already taking donations and giving support to those around the province who have been impacted by the wildfires.

BC Wildfire Service are expecting heightened activity for July and there are already some large fires burning out of control around the province. It is also anticipated that more smoke from British Columbia wildfires could also blow into Washington. Though questions have been raised about air quality it is expected to remain ‘good’ in that area.

B.C. Wildfires Cause Damage For Supply Chain

The Port of Vancouver and supply chain in the region are being impacted by those 200+ fires currently burning. There have been trade delays because of the B.C. wildfires and damage done to key railway tracks as well.

Train shipments in B.C. have had to be halted because of the wildfires, and with a large number of ships that are waiting to arrive there is also a backlog that is gradually being worked on to be cleared out fully for everything to get back to normal.

For the meantime however, those wildfires have impacted the shipment of goods like lumber, grains, and other items.

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That return to normal might not be just a few days, but could be weeks away from being fully realized. This is because there were thousands of railway cars that were impacted so far by the wildfires in the province.

Recovery on this might be slow and take more than a few days to sort through after the recent upset. If they don’t start to get moving then people could start to see that trickle down to the shelves.

With the more than 200 wildfires in B.C. that are burning right now there are 15 wildfires that have already been classified as highly visible or potentially threatening.

As for regions that have seen the worst of it, like Lytton, the BC SPCA has said that they will be going to the area to rescue stranded animals that got left behind in the evacuation zone.

So far the BC SPCA has successfully rescued dozens of animals from the Lytton fire. Some of those rescued animals have already been taken to facilities in areas like Kamloops, B.C. for care.

To give to help the SPCA help animals in Lytton, B.C. and other areas you can visit their site here.

Alcohol in Parks Now Permitted in New Westminster

You can now bring your alcohol with you to a number of parks in New Westminster, B.C. and other cities around the province. These are recent changes that are being made to allow people to be able to get out to the park and still have a drink while there.

There are several parks in New Westminster where you can take advantage of these new changes.

These park areas include:

• Grimston Park
• Hume Park
• Moody Park
• Port Royal Park
• Queen’s Park
• Sapperton Park
• Westminster Pier Park

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There are designated approved liquor zones where you can go if you want to visit these parks and bring your drinks with you. At these parks you can also find garden spaces, picnic shelter areas, playgrounds, pools, bathrooms, and more.

Hume Park and Queens Park are among the bigger areas in New Westminster if you are looking for larger spaces to go out and enjoy the spring or summer weather.

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There is also a pool to find near Hume Park and a lot of space to find an area for seating. Same with Queens Park, this is a very large area to explore the trails and go for a walk.

You can also find an area to settle down for a picnic for the day or play around with the kids or some friends.

Parks in New Westminster

If you want to plan a visit to the park and want to be able to drink then you will need to be at the certain designated areas in those parks in order to do it.

Drinking in New Westminster Parks: 11 a.m. to dusk, 7 days a week.

New Westminster is just one more region in B.C. that is experimenting with this change and making moves to allow people in the city to be able to enjoy a drink at the park now.

So far various jurisdictions have had positive experiences with the changes that they have made in B.C. to allowing drinking in some parks.

Tree Poaching On The Rise as Lumber Prices Climb

Lumber prices have been climbing and that has caused a shortage, with an increase in tree poaching going on in Canada right now. Some regions have set up extra security now for lumber yards and construction sights because of the threat right now with prices so high.

The lumber market is out of control

With prices quadrupling from only a year ago it has some wondering when the issue might start to normalize. When will supply reach up to the demand that we are seeing? It has not been able to catch up until now. The lumber price increases have also already made their way into the real estate market, boosting the cost of housing thousands of dollars already.

Shortage might get worse before it gets better

In Canada and around the United States we are seeing a severe lumber shortage and drastically increasing prices in the lumber market. That has some areas seeing tree poaching now, like on Vancouver Island and in other regions.

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Lumber Factories Closed Last Year

During the pandemic we saw that a variety of lumber factories closed and that is playing some role in the supply issue. When lumber production was drastically cut short then that meant we would eventually see that impact the market and now the supply that is out there cannot keep up with the demand we are seeing today.

They didn’t anticipate the DIY demand last year.

Many people stuck at home stared doing their own upgrades and going to get construction supplies, lumber etc, at local home improvement stores. This heavily impacted the supply which couldn’t keep up with the demand as we are seeing now.

It is expected that eventually the supply will catch up with demand but when exactly that might happen is a guessing game.

Lumber Supply Chain Issues

The lumber supply tightened up with the factories closing last year and we saw that more people started doing construction at-home projects too and altogether now the market is faced with a significant rise in lumber prices.

Lumber demand is at an all-time high today and some producers still aren’t operating at 100% just yet.

The unprecedented lumber shortage fueling tree poaching

The dramatic rise in price for lumber now has some thefts taking place with tree poaching going on around Canada and elsewhere. Construction yards are being broken into because people are looking for this hard-to-find product that a number of businesses rely on today.

Tree poachers armed with chainsaws have been hitting up different areas of Canada and looking for lumber.

Forest Patrols in Canada for Security

Some businesses have also been stolen from as well with people looking for get some high-demand lumber and this has prompted some communities to come up with forest patrols now.

There are already over 100 trees that have been stolen on Vancouver Island and other thefts that have taken place around Canada and elsewhere.

It isn’t anything new as people have gone out in areas around B.C. and other regions of Canada before to cut down trees, but lately it has gotten worse. Because of the soaring lumber prices in the market right now it’s fueling a trend of more people looking to engage in these activities of poaching trees.

Going out and cutting down random trees could be endangering ecosystems and now more areas will be looking at improving security to try and address this problem.

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The lumber prices are climbing and around the United States have already increased, according to one estimate, more than 300 percent since the beginning of the pandemic. It is expected that those prices will remain high for at least the first half of the year.

Things are getting worse in Canada as well for lumber since the beginning of the pandemic. This year some small businesses have been scrambling to find suppliers as the demand reaches new heights that the market isn’t ready to keep up with yet.

Small businesses that need wooden crates and pallets are going to be seeing higher prices and might have a harder time securing those products. The problem has allegedly fueled a rise in tree poaching in Canada now.

It is not only a growing issue in Canada but in some places around the U.S. they are also facing the same problem now. Trees are vanishing as the tree poaching crime spree continues and lumber prices are still not back to normal.

To landowners who are victimized this sort of tree theft can be financially devastating, costing hundreds or thousands of dollars depending on how many trees are stolen.

Increased patrols are already being established in different communities to try and address the problem.

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No one can clearly estimate when things might return to normal.

Lumber production declining significantly last year was going to show up in the market eventually and it was anticipated last year that we would see prices continue to climb because of that disconnect between supply and demand currently.

When will the lumber prices return to normal? The lumber shortage might be getting worse before it gets any better. Some analysts suspect that by the end of the year we might see some return to normalcy. If they are right then that means we might still be months away before seeing those lumber prices decline.

Much of a Guessing Game

As far as when things might decline though, it is much of a guessing game and some lumber distributors have suggested that no one really knows for sure when we might see a dip in the lumber market.

There are already some organizations, like the National Home Builders Association in the United States which has called on lawmakers to propose solutions to the problem. They want lawmakers to examine the supply chain and try to address this issue and that might mean re-examining tariffs on lumber from Canada.

No one can clearly predict how long this problem might last, we could see it get better in months from now a few have suggested, and others say they hope by next year it will turn around. For many small businesses and other who need these products though they pay a high price to wait.

Top 10 Local Gardens in Vancouver to Visit This Summer

Looking for a beautiful place in Vancouver to visit this summer? There are many parks and gardens to find in B.C. that you can explore when the weather is nice out. There are thousands of different plants and flowers to find in gardens around Metro Vancouver.

There are some popular gardens for tourists and locals that are going to cost money to visit, then there are others that are free and easily accessible.

Some of the most popular ones are places like Queen Elizabeth Park, VanDusen Gardens, and the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden etc, but you can find dozens of other garden spaces right in Vancouver, Burnaby, and other areas.

You do not have to go far in order to see a beautiful garden space. You might see some hummingbirds while you’re there, butterflies, bees, and other creatures.

It’s a great way to spend a beautiful day either by yourself, a friend, or a loved one. Here is a list of suggestions below for garden spaces to browse around the Lower Mainland this summer.

10. Momiji Gardens

Momiji Gardens is one of the best parks in Vancouver to visit, located in Hastings Park near the PNE. You will find the Momiji Gardens located on the south side right near the Garden Auditorium building which isn’t that far off from Hastings Street. This is a Japanese styled garden in Vancouver that offers a unique and quiet space to enjoy.

This is a beautiful garden and easy to get to if you are in the Vancouver area.

9. GardenWorks

Does a garden center count? Because if you are looking to see beautiful plants and flowers then you can certainly see that at a GardenWorks center in one of the various locations around B.C. today.

You will find indoor plants here, tropical houseplants, hanging baskets, outdoor plants, and much more. This is one of the best garden centers to visit if you are looking to buy flowers, plant flowers, or just look at flowers and consider what you might plant or buy eventually.

This is a quality garden shop that offers just about anything you could need if you are looking to start your own garden or spruce one up that you already have going now. For the best in flowers I would start with GardenWorks, you always find something beautiful there.

8. Strathcona Community Garden

The Strathcona Community Garden is located on 759 Malkin Avenue in Vancouver and this park is a community operation that is a thing of beauty. The lush garden space here is growing a wide variety of plants and flowers.

Find dahlias, sunflowers, Pansies, strawberries growing, and more.

There are so many beautiful and colorful flowers to see here growing in the summer and many sunflowers in the garden too that have been growing in the past.

If you are looking for a good local park in Vancouver then Strathcona Community Garden is one to check out. They have a rainbow of flowers to see, many vegetables and plants are also growing there too.

7. Davie Village Community Garden

There are many great community garden spaces around Vancouver and the Davie Village Community Garden is another one. If you want to spend some time at the garden and then go for lunch then visit the Davie Village Community Garden.

This is a beautiful garden space that is located near some of the best restaurants and cafes in the city. The Davie Village Community Garden is right near Stepho’s Greek Taverna, Vera’s Burger Shack, Mumbai Local, and other good food options.

Great Food Nearby!

At the garden here you can find a beautiful garden space that has been carefully watched over and taken care of. A lot of love has gone into keeping up with this garden area.

The Davie Village Community Garden is one of the best garden spaces that is right in the downtown region, making it easy to visit on a day of sightseeing around town.

6. Nelson Park Community Garden

The Nelson Park Community Garden in Vancouver is located in Nelson Park and is a very relaxed space with a lot going on there. It’s a overflowing garden space in the summer that has just about everything, from plants and flowers to fruit and bird feeders.

When you are walking through Nelson Park in Vancouver then this is an easy one to come across. You will also see many people that are biking and walking nearby. If you are making a visit to Nelson Park anyways then you might as well see what the Nelson Park Community Garden has got to offer too.

If you are in the area this is a great little space to visit if you are looking to see what’s growing, a good garden variety. For some more exercise wand walking space you can continue on after your garden visit and walk around Nelson Park for some more adventure.

5. Queen Mary Community Garden

In North Vancouver is another community garden space to explore and that is the Queen Mary Community Garden. Here you can find a number of garden beds that are filled with a variety of plants and flowers.

One of the best things about this space here is that the Queen Mary Community Garden offers great views of downtown Vancouver.

The Queen Mary Community Garden in North Vancouver is a beautifully kept space, growing fruit, vegetables, flowers, and more. There are a few chairs and benches that offer you a place to sit as well.

Whether early morning or when the sun is setting this is a truly beautiful garden space to sit in and enjoy, to pay a visit to whenever the weather is good.

4. Cypress Community Garden

The Cypress Community Garden area is a very unique space with a bike path and walking path going right nearby. If you are looking for a beautiful area to walk and enjoy the nice weather then visit Cypress Community Garden. All down the street you can see a wide variety of beautiful flowers and plants that are being grown.

Cypress Community Garden is unique because it goes along the street rather than being one large square garden space like you might find in other community gardens.

There is meter parking on the street there and when it isn’t busy it’s easy to park and pay for a few minutes to go and explore the garden area. There is plenty of shade available too with so many trees nearby, it’s really a beautiful place to be during summer.

Burrard is just down the street so if you are also looking to do some shopping and grab a bite to eat after or before the garden visit, this is another great place to do it.

3. Cambie Park Community Garden

The Cambie Park Community Garden is located right next to Cambie Park in Vancouver and this offers a good space for families because there is a play area for kids there. The Langara Golf Course is close to the park, so is Winona Park, and other popular destinations.

The Cambie Park Community Garden is a clean garden space in Vancouver that offers various plants and flowers to enjoy. There are many beautiful trees surrounding the park and garden space too. There is also free parking nearby unlike other community garden spaces in Vancouver.

2. Stanley Park Rose Garden

If you are looking for bigger and better then you might want the Stanley Park Rose Garden. This is a beautiful space in Stanley Park that has some of the most stunning roses to find in the city.

The Stanley Park Rose Garden was founded back in 1920 and is still around today. Stanley Park is a beautiful waterfront park area that offers stunning views and the Stanley Park Rose Garden in particular is a special rose garden that shouldn’t be missed.

There are beautiful arrangements of flowers here, covered walkways to find, and this is truly one of the best gardens in the area. It is also one of the most Instagram-worthy places in Vancouver too. The Stanley Park Rose Garden is popular with locals and tourists, those who want to snap that perfect picture for social.

If you want great color, stunning roses, water views, and one of the best gardens around then go to this local favorite the Stanley Park Rose Garden.

1. Elisabeth Rogers Community Garden

The Elisabeth Rogers Community Garden is located on 110 W 7th ave and is another small local community garden space in the area. This garden space is literally overflowing with options for what to see first. Find both flowers and food growing here in the community garden space.

The Elisabeth Rogers Community Garden is right near Jonathan Rogers Park and so that makes this garden space another great place to visit if you want to get out and walk around, still seeing some gorgeous flowers too.

Great for Cherry Blossoms and Vancouver Views

At Jonathan Rogers Park you can get some great views of the city and mountains, it’s a beautiful area to come and spend the day when the weather is nicer. You can see the field quickly fill up with people looking to soak in some sun or have fun playing sports.

Jonathan Rogers Park is a more laid back park area than other parks around Vancouver that can easily get many more thousands of visitors to them. If you are looking for something that might be a little more chill, with great views, and the garden too, then Jonathan Rogers Park it is.

Get Your Hike On At Coquitlam Crunch

When anyone wants to go hiking in Metro Vancouver they might often think about going to Grouse Mountain and doing the Grouse Grind. This hiking spot can get very busy when the weather gets nicer out and the trail can fill up quickly. There are many other hiking spots to find around B.C., with plenty of trails that have fewer people and might be easier too.

From experienced hiking trail areas to much more relaxed paths, you can find something for everyone around the B.C. area. If you are looking for a good hiking area in the Coquitlam region or Port Moody, then check out Coquitlam Crunch for a quick adventure.

The Coquitlam Crunch Trail

If you are looking for parking then you should head on over to Runnel Dr which is going to get you very close to Coquitlam Crunch. There is parking along the street on Runnel Dr and you can also find a parking lot by the Eagle Ridge Field and Eagle Ridge Park in Coquitlam there.

There are several parking lot areas, another that is closer to the top if you want to start there which is the Coquitlam Crunch Parking Lot. But if you have trouble finding spots there you can also check one of the many other streets that are nearby.

If you park along the street or in the parking lot then you will be good for several hours to explore the trail, but you won’t need that much time. Whether you are advanced at hiking or not, the Coquitlam Crunch trail isn’t going to take hours to complete.

For most people who walk the Coquitlam Crunch it won’t take them that long, they will finish within an hour, while some need a little more than that. If you are going in the summer you will want to be sure you have a hat and sunglasses because there isn’t much coverage.

You can see here the trails run up the mountain, and it is a wide open space. This is the view that you see when you park near Runnel Dr and are coming up toward the Coquitlam Crunch trails.

There are many places to park and that is what is great about the Coquitlam Crunch. It also isn’t that busy of a trail either, though when the weather gets nice many more come out to enjoy it. If you are there before lunch time then it should be a breeze finding parking and making your way around the park or up the hill.

Bring a water bottle with you and get out and enjoy the beautiful weather. During the spring and summer, the Coquitlam Crunch is a great trail to explore and have some fun with family or friends. While you will see many who are there just for business, exercise on the Coquitlam Crunch, there are others who are just out to do some sightseeing and have fun together.

You are likely to see a few birds while you are there, as you make your way through the trails. And there are other small trails nearby to find as well. There are also a lot of restaurant choices too if you get hungry after your hike.

Near the Coquitlam Crunch you have got 7-Eleven, McDonald’s, Tim Hortons, and Burger King, with other sit down restaurants too. If you are looking for a low key place to spend the morning or afternoon then Coquitlam Crunch is perfect to go with.

Pack a light snack or a bottle of water if you plan to spend some time. You might even want to bring a few fold out chairs and keep them in the trunk, grab them after your hike so that you can sit in the park and enjoy the weather some more. Maybe have a picnic with friends or family.

A Great Hiking Spot with Great Views

The Coquitlam Crunch is one of the easier trails to go with if you are not that experienced at hiking and want to still get out and take in some spectacular views. At the Coquitlam Crunch trail you will find that it is one of the best trail spots to explore in the area. The trail here is a spot that offers great views without all of the same hard work to get to the top that you might put in at Grouse Grind.

Plus, if you are in the Coquitlam area then it is much closer for you than heading to another hiking area. All around B.C. you will find beautiful places to explore and many hiking spots to tackle. This one is one that should not be missed.

The Coquitlam Crunch is a clean trail, there is plenty of space to stay distanced from others, and great parking to access the trail from in different areas. Getting here is easy and parking is a breeze, making the decision to visit Coquitlam Crunch all the easier.

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Cherry Blossom Trees

Cherry blossom trees can be found in different parts of the world and right now they are in full bloom in Vancouver and the lower mainland. You can see beautiful cherry blossom trees in many different garden spaces, along sidewalks, and all around Vancouver and in other regions. Cherry blossom trees are truly some of the most unique and beautiful trees in the world today and there is a lot about cherry blossom trees that you might not know about.

Here are just a few fun facts about cherry blossom trees and the way that we celebrate them around the world.

7. Cherry Blossom Festivals Around the World

There are different cherry blossom festivals to find around the world including in places like Vancouver and Washington, D.C These events get held on an annual basis and they encourage tourism around cherry blossom trees, highlight cherry blossom art and poetry, and much more.

There are a variety of cherry blossom themed events that have been held over the year and in Vancouver we have the cherry blossom festival every year though COVID-19 meant many turned to virtual celebrations to enjoy the seasonal treat of when the cherry blossoms start to bloom. There are a variety of cherry blossom trees to find in Vancouver, Burnaby, and other regions around the lower mainland.

These are truly some of the most beautiful trees in the world and many people want to celebrate them regularly. Japan is one region that is also known for its own cherry blossom festivals, they have also been held in Sydney, Australia, Denmark, and other areas. There is a lot of love for cherry blossoms all over the world because of how stunning and wonderfully unique these flowers are.

6. How many cherry blossom tree varieties are there? Hundreds

There are hundreds of different kinds of cherry blossom trees. Japan alone is hosting between 200-600 different varieties of cherry blossoms. This means you can find cherry blossoms that might look vastly different from what you are used to. There are a variety of colors of cherry blossoms including white, pink, and even green.

5. It takes between 5 to 7 years for a cherry blossom tree to be fully grown

If you are going to plant a cherry blossom tree today then you will watch it grow for several years before it peaks and reaches that full growth. It is estimated that the cherry blossom trees could take 5 to 7 years to reach their full grown potential. It will not take that long to start seeing those beautiful cherry blossom though, you could see that within the first few years of it growing.

4. There Are Green Cherry Blossoms

That’s right! have you seen green cherry blossom before? They are very rare but it is possible to find them because they are one color variety that exists of cherry blossoms. You can also find yellow cherry blossoms along with those rare green cherry blossoms and there are a variety of pink shades too.

3. It Costs Less Than $100

Depending on where you go looking for your cherry blossom tree you could find one starting at around $100 if you want to grow your own. There are cheaper options than that though, depending on what growing stage you want to get your cherry blossom tree.

You can buy one for cheaper than $100, even cheaper than $50 and that makes it accessible for many to start growing their own if they’ve got the room. Depending on where you are looking for a tree you could be able to get one started between $50-$100 and it won’t take that long to start seeing those cherry blossoms showing either.

2. Japan Hosts The Most Variety of Cherry Blossom Trees

There are hundreds of different varieties of cherry blossom trees to find in Japan this makes it the country that is believed to have the most varieties in the world today.

But the cherry blossom capital of the world is in Macon, Georgia where they also have a cherry blossom festival as well each spring. They are known to be the cherry blossom capital of the world there because they have tens of thousands of cherry blossom trees in the region that bloom each year.

You can find cherry blossom festivals and beautiful cherry blossom sights to take in that are located in many other regions around the world and one of those places includes Vancouver and also the greater BC region.

1. Oldest Cherry Tree is over 1,000 years old

The oldest cherry tree in the world is believed to be at least 1,000 years old and is located in Japan, the Yamanashi Prefecture. This cherry blossom tree is celebrated not only for being the oldest in the region but it is also the biggest as well. If you are looking for a tremendous cherry blossom sight to behold then it might be a visit to the oldest cherry blossom tree that is located in Japan. See that one and hundreds of other cherry blossom trees in the region, making it the top country destination for any travelers that are looking for all things cherry blossoms.

But if you don’t want to go that far, Vancouver has its own cherry blossom festival and for many that simply means stopping by to admire and take pictures of the trees right now as they are blooming.

There are many different areas to pull over and get out, go for a walk, and admire the many cherry blossom trees in the region. Whether going for an early morning walk or trying to catch some before sunset, there are different perfect times during the day to go and visit and see some beautiful trees.

In the BC region you’ve got places like Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Coquitlam, and other areas, which all have stunning cherry blossom trees to be found.

Now with the weather getting nicer it is the perfect time to try and find some cherry blossom trees in your own community. You could also take a picture and share online with the hashtag of the region so that others can also go out and explore where you might find cherry blossom trees around town. People are always looking for good places to view those cherry blossom trees from and you could help to discover them by sharing what you find.

Cherry blossom trees are truly stunning and there is still a lot about them that you might not know. Those festivals that are held around the world help shine a light on these beautiful flowers and the long history they’ve had in certain parts of the world, with hundreds of varieties being grown in places like Japan. The good news is that it isn’t that costly to grow your own and it doesn’t take that long either to start seeing the blossoms and enjoying the cherry blossom tree once it has been planted.