5 Best Gardens Around Vancouver to Visit This Spring

There are many gardens big and small that you can find around the Lower Mainland to enjoy this spring. Right now we have the Cherry Blossom Festival going on and you will find a variety of garden spaces that are in full bloom, open to enjoy and expected to be bustling this spring and summer.

Here are a list of several gardens in Vancouver to consider a visit to.

5. VanDusen Botanical Garden

At VanDusen this spring you can see a wide range of plants and flowers at this beautiful garden space. Find things growing like magnolias, daffodils, see cherry blossom trees, and much more. This is one of the best gardens in Vancouver to visit. There is also a great restaurant and garden cafe to find at this Vancouver garden too.

• Oak St

4. Queen Elizabeth Park

Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver is located close to VanDusen Botanical Garden and it is easy to fit in a visit to both gardens in one day. These are two of the most popular and best gardens in BC and it’s especially worth the visit in spring.

You will get spectacular views of Vancouver, the mountains, and a park space to explore that is over 100 acres.

• Queen Elizabeth Park

3. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden

In spring a visit to the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden is a must. This is a classic Chinese garden that is located in Chinatown and is a top destination to explore in the city. This garden space in Vancouver is something different and unique, it isn’t like many other garden spaces in town.

They have held guided tours here at the Chinese garden, as well as festivals and different exhibitions etc. It is a very relaxing space that is the perfect garden arena to enjoy and explore this spring in the city.

• Carrall Street

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2. Stanley Park Rose Garden

It is one of the most well known and popular gardens in the city and no list would be complete without of course mentioning the iconic Stanley Park Rose Garden as a destination in spring.

There are thousands of rose bushes here to discover at the rose garden in Stanley Park, and plenty else to see around Stanley Park too.

This is one of the busiest destinations in spring and summer as more people look to get out and enjoy the outdoors. This is a garden with some of the most beautiful rose bushes in the city.

• Stanley Park

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1. Bloedel Conservatory

The Bloedel Conservatory is a floral conservatory and could be considered a great garden area to explore in Vancouver. This is a top tourist indoor attraction in the Lower Mainland and you can find it at the peak of Queen Elizabeth Park.

The Bloedel Conservatory is a family friendly and enjoyable garden space that is unique and unlike many other garden spaces around the province. Here at this Vancouver tropical lush paradise you can find exotic birds, koi fish, a gift shop, and hundreds of amazing tropical plants.

• Cambie St

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Ready For A Comeback: Cruise Ship Season Still Lagging in Vancouver

Cruise ships aren’t back to full swing in the Lower Mainland of BC yet, the first ship that was scheduled to arrive this spring in the city just cancelled those plans.

The cruise ship that was to be arriving soon in BC was the first for the region in several years since the start of the pandemic.

The loss of that tourism and cruise ship traffic has been devastating to the economy and things are not going smoothly as far as starting it back up again, and now seeing a cancellation right at the start. Things aren’t over yet and there is hope for a bright season ahead for cruises coming into Vancouver.

Another cruise is expected to be coming into Vancouver on April 10 2022.

It was the Caribbean Princess that was expected in Victoria on April 6 and then in Vancouver on April 7 2022, but the company has cancelled those plans to work on the vessel and they are reportedly looking into COVID-19 cases on board.

How many cruise ships are coming to BC in 2022?

There is hope for things to come back strong for cruises in Vancouver and around BC this year, the province is expecting to possibly see hundreds of ships docking in Vancouver this season for 2022.

We haven’t seen cruise ships as usual for years now in the province on the West Coast and that change has had a significant impact on businesses big and small in the region.

Those hundreds of cruise ships that are expected to come through will be carrying hundreds of thousands of tourists with them to the area.

Cruise Ship Tourism Has Big Impact

The tourism traffic extends far beyond just the obvious ship and hotels for cruise ship passengers coming into the area. Aside from those direct businesses serving tourists there are also cafes, small business shops, bars, the province has a range of businesses that cater to those in this industry.

There is a big impact that the cruise industry has on small businesses in the region. This one is a multi-billion dollar industry for Canada and those cruise ships coming in go on to help fuel a myriad of jobs and business demand for small companies.

Vancouver businesses are relieved to see cruises coming back again.

There are many who are eager to get things back to normal and to see this thriving industry witness brighter days ahead after suffering so greatly through the pandemic.

It’s already getting started this year with plans for many ships and passengers expected to come through this season.

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.

cherry blossom tree in BC

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 Festival 2022 Kicking Off With Park Picnic

The popular Cherry Blossom Festival 2022 is coming back again around Vancouver. This is the perfect time to get out and enjoy the signs of spring, there are many cherry blossom trees to find all around the Metro Vancouver region. This is a popular festival that has been going on for years now and signals that spring has arrived on the West Coast in BC.

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Cherry Blossom 2022 Festival Picnic

The Cherry Blossom Festival 2022 in Vancouver is expected to kick off with a picnic running from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm.

When: Saturday, April 2, 2022

The Big Picnic is happening in Vancouver at David Lam Park and this helps to officially kick off the Cherry Blossom Festival 2022 event.

Picnic at David Lam Park for Cherry Blossom Festival 2022

• David Lam Park

Everyone is welcome at the Big Picnic

Everyone is welcome to attend the Big Picnic as a part of the Cherry Blossom Festival 2022 in Vancouver this year. You might see some bringing their own picnic lunch, as well there will be food trucks at the picnic to find too.

• Opening ceremony
• tree dedication
• performances
• cherry blossom photo ops

There are several reasons to attend the big picnic event in Vancouver that is happening soon on April 2 2022 at David Lam Park and above all it is to come and celebrate the beginning of one of the most colorful and highly anticipated festival events of spring in BC.

cherry blossoms in Metro Vancouver

The popular Cherry Blossom Festival in Vancouver is back again for 2022 and is going to kick off with this exciting community picnic happening down by the water at David Lam Park.

#TheBigPicnic 2022 in Vancouver

You will be able to follow other social media posts by looking through tags like vcbf2022 #vcbf #vancherryblossomfest and #TheBigPicnic for more.

cherry blossom trees around Metro Vancouver

There are a wide range of locations that have been marked on Cherry Blossom Tree maps around the Metro Vancouver region.

• Kits Beach
• VanDusen Botanical Garden
• Vancouver City Hall
• Garry Point Par
• Granville Plaza
• Vanier Park
• Chilco Mini park
• David Lam Park
• Granville Island as well

These are some of the most popular locations to see cherry blossom trees in Vancouver. In the East Vancouver region of BC especially there are streets lined (see below) on either side with cherry blossom trees. This is one area that frequently pulls many visitors to admire those cherry blossoms during the festival and throughout spring.

You will not find any shortage of cherry blossom trees around Vancouver and the Metro Vancouver region and the popular 2022 Cherry Blossom Festival event is another chance to highlight that natural beauty in the community.

Live Music Shows Going On Around Langley

There are multiple live music events to see this year that will be going on in Langley, BC. This includes great live performances going on at places like the Dead Frog Brewery and The Barley Merchant Taproom & Kitchen.

Live Music Sundays in Langley

On Sunday you can head over to the Dead Frog Brewery on 201 Street in Langley to see performances from 2:30-6:00pm.

Grab dinner, have a few drinks, and stay for the great entertainment. They have good craft beer options here and some delicious snacks if you are feeling hungry too.

Try their maple bacon popcorn, or the snack board if you want a shared platter.

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Live Music Every Tuesday at The Merchant Spring Series

Another fun music event will be the Live Music at The Merch series which brings professional artists for weekly performances to Langley for a series that will go through until April 12 2022.

Find artists like Jordan Burgess, Johnny Bootleg, Antoinette Libelt, and others, who will be performing as a part of this ongoing spring live music series.

Enjoy live music in Langley at The Barley Merchant Taproom & Kitchen this spring because there will be several chances to do it.

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Fort Langley Beer Festival 2022

Catch live music this year at the Fort Langley Beer Festival 2022. There will be tons of different craft breweries and more. There is local live music along with great food trucks which will make for one exciting music event this year.

The Fort Langley live music Beer Festival for 2022 is happening May 21, 2022. Find tickets here to the Fort Langley Beer Festival for this year.

Fort Langley Jazz & Arts Festival 2022

Another live music event happening in 2022 for the Langley area is the Odlum Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival. The festival is coming back July 21-24 2022 and it will bring the chance to enjoy several artists this year.

Sakura Days Japan Fair Returns to VanDusen Botanical Garden

The highly anticipated cherry blossom festival 2022 is gathering a lot of excitement already. Cherry blossom trees in Vancouver have already started to bloom. There are thousands of cherry blossom trees to find around the province too.

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The cherry blossom festival will have many coming out around the Lower Mainland to search for the best areas to see cherry blossom trees in the province. And there are some great events taking place as a part of the cherry blossom 2022 festival.

Sakura Days Japan Fair 2022

The Sakura Days Japan Fair is expected to be at the VanDusen Botanical Garden once again for the festival this year. This will take place on April 9 and April 10 2022.

A time to celebrate Japanese culture and see some exciting performances, try some new food, and engage in fun community-driven activities.

This is a fun family friendly event that is perfect to welcome the first signs of spring on the West Coast with the popular cherry blossom festival 2022 event.

VanDusen Botanical Gardens is one of the most beautiful garden spaces in BC to visit and has events going on throughout the year, celebrating the cherry blossom season with Sakura Days Japan Fair is one of them.

Sakura Days Happening April 9 & 10, 2022

This is an opportunity with the Sakura Days Japan Fair 2022 to celebrate different Japanese businesses who will be vendors at the event.

Photo by Brett Sayles on Pexels.com

The cherry blossom festival is one of the most exciting events that takes place during spring in BC which is the cherry blossom festival and all that is involved with that celebration, like the Japan Fair.

Find info about tickets to Sakura Days Japan Fair 2022 here. Tickets for this event are expected to only be sold online this year.

There is also a way to save on tickets for Sakura Days Japan Fair 2022 too if you are a member with the VanDusen Garden, because members are expected to be eligible for discounted tickets.

Volunteer for Cherry Blossom Festival 2022

For those who want to get more engaged in the upcoming cherry blossom festival 2022 season you can also look to volunteer opportunities for the event as well.

What can we expect from the Cherry Blossom Festival 2022?

The Cherry Blossom Festival 2022 is coming around again to Vancouver this year. Many cherry blossom trees in Vancouver are going to be blooming soon, as well as many others around the Lower Mainland.

The cherry blossoms in Vancouver and surrounding area here that will be blooming soon are a beautiful sight that signals spring is here. The Cherry Blossom Festival is one of the most popular events in BC and has been a loved annual tradition for many to enjoy for years now in the province.

Cherry Blossom Festival 2022

The intra-community arts and culture outdoor Festival is expected to run from April 1 to April 28 this year.

There will also be a Sakura Days Japan Fair on April 9 and 10 at the VanDusen Botanical Garden, with the chance to possibly see some cultural performers and different food vendors.

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Cherry Blossom Trees Around Vancouver

In cities all over the Lower Mainland in BC you will be able to find different cherry blossom trees blooming. From Vancouver to Surrey, around Port Moody, Coquitlam, Burnaby, they’re everywhere.

Some places in Vancouver are more popular for finding cherry blossom trees than others, including parks like Stanley Park, in front of City Hall, David Lam Park, Queen Elizabeth Park, and other regions.

You will also find some streets in Vancouver that are popular for the abundance of cherry trees that they offer which line the streets and bring out plenty of admirers during the Cherry Blossom Festival and throughout spring.

cherry blossom trees in Port Moody, BC

Where Are the Best Cherry Blossom Trees in Vancouver?

• find cherry blossom trees in Vancouver around Burrard SkyTrain Station
• Nitobe Memorial Garden
• W 22nd Avenue
• 10th Avenue
• Queen Elizabeth Park
• Graveley Street 
• David Lam Park
• Stanley Park
• Burnaby Mountain Park
• Garry Point Park
• VanDusen Botanical Garden
• Granville Plaza
• Vanier Park

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Cherry blossom trees in Vancouver are scattered around the Mount Pleasant area, along different streets and throughout parks around the Lower Mainland in BC. Cherry blossom trees have been mapped around the region, from North Vancouver out to Langley.

There are many locations that have been listed where people have discovered beautiful cherry blossom trees in the region.

As for those who might be looking to head out and take pictures of the cherry blossom trees in the region there are several tips that have been shared by the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival organizers.

These helpful Cherry Blossom Festival guidelines include suggestions like not climbing the trees, not breaking any branches of the trees, being respectful of those people living in the community you are finding trees, not going onto private property, and not stopping in the middle of the street to try and take photos etc.

The cherry blossom trees in Vancouver and cities around the Lower Mainland have been a big draw in the past. There are even social media pages that have been set up to track the activity of influencers and photographers in the area during the Cherry Blossom Festival in recent years.

cherry blossom trees in Vancouver

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How to Support the Cherry Blossom Festival

You can also donate to the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival Society to help keep the operation going. Their efforts help to celebrate the beautiful environment in BC, foster cultural understanding, and inspire community friendship.

This cherry blossom festival is an event in Vancouver that brings to light outstanding arts and culture, which centers around the beauty that is the cherry blossom. And the event has been focused on helping to sustain that heritage in Vancouver over the years.

This year you will be able to find photos that people are sharing about the Cherry Blossom 2022 Festival under the tags like VanCherryBlossomFest #VCBF2022 #VCBF and others.

The Cherry Blossom Festival 2022 is a great time to learn about the cherry blossom culture, history, and different traditions, to see amazing cherry trees around Vancouver, and to engage with the community doing something fun during spring.

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.

• 88 Avenue

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2. Nico-Wynd Golf Course

3601 Nico Wynd Dr Surrey BC

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.

• Nico Wynd Drive

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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.

• 84 Avenue

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cherry blossom trees in BC

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.

Cherry Blossom Festival 2022: a time for cherry blossoms to shine

The Cherry Blossom Festival for 2022 is going to come around soon in Vancouver and that means many people will be on the lookout for some of the beautiful cherry blossom trees around the city.

All across the Lower Mainland in BC and other areas you can find stunning cherry blossom trees.

The Cherry Blossom Festival is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year to announce the arrival of Spring.

Around Stanley Park, Granville Island, and other popular areas of the city, you will find a broad range of beautiful cherry blossom trees. Under the

#VanCherryBlossomFest and other related tags you get the chance to see some of the best Vancouver city photography and the stunning cherry blossom trees that get featured.

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Other popular tags used include #Bcblossomwatch #blossomwatch #vcbf

There are a variety of places to go looking for cherry blossom trees around Vancouver and they can be found in cities across the region.

From Burnaby to Port Moody and other places, you will find no shortage of cherry blossom trees flowering this season.

You might also come across some popular banners detailing the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival event, seen around places like VanDusen Botanical Garden or across the Burrard Bridge, among other areas.

For years these colorful banners have been helping to showcase and spread the word about the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival Event.

Peak Cherry Blossom Spot – Rosser Avenue

Rosser Avenue in Vancouver is known to be a peak cherry blossom destination for those who are looking to get great photos of the season. But this isn’t the only place to find them, they are all around Vancouver.

Popular places to look around Vancouver for cherry blossom trees

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

These are just a few of the more popular spots that you will see people out and about during the Cherry Blossom Festival 2022, many love to get out and admire the cherry blossom trees and take pictures of this festival event when it begins.

Depending on how cold our winter is we should begin to see these trees start to flower around the end of March or in the beginning of April.

One of the first signs of spring around Metro Vancouver

Cherry blossom trees signal Spring and this is a popular event for locals and tourists. The cherry blossom trees add beauty and life to the area when they start to flower.

As it gets warmer in BC we will start to see that pink start to show and the burst of cherry blossom color fill the city with the many trees that you can find around the province.

Even if you don’t want to get out and enjoy the Cherry Blossom Festival 2022 on your own you can still enjoy from wherever you are by browsing those popular tags that people use to share their pictures of the event.

Cherry Blossom Festival 2022 from April 1 to 28, 2022 

The 2022 Cherry Blossom Festival going on this year is expected to run from April 1 to 28, 2022.

The Big Picnic from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm 

The festival for cherry blossoms this year will be kicking off with a picnic event at David Lam Park on Sat April, 2 2022.

You can find out more here on their social media for the Cherry Blossom Vancouver 2022 event.