Vancouver Cherry Blossom Season is Almost Here! 🌸
Hey everyone!
Spring is just around the corner in Vancouver, Canada – less than a month away!
Spring is the time when the weather starts to warm up, plants sprout, and flowers bloom. But perhaps the most dreamy and romantic aspect of Vancouver's spring is the cherry blossoms that bloom along streets, in parks, and on street corners.
I'm sharing some info about the different types of cherry blossoms, when they bloom, and the best viewing spots for anyone who's interested!
Cherry blossoms have been a part of Vancouver since the 1930s, and now there are over 40,000 trees with 55 different varieties! The blossoms begin to bloom beautifully from the last week of March and last through the end of April. Different types of cherry blossoms bloom at different times and locations throughout the season.
Cherry Blossom Viewing Guide: Your Ultimate Hotspots
🌸 Wave 1: Mid-March - Early April (Small petals, white or light pink)
🌿 Whitcomb Cherry
- Flowers have 5 petals, initially dark pink, then turn white.
- The earliest blooming variety, peaking in late March.
📍 Where to find them:
- ✔️ West 22nd Avenue (from Arbutus to Carnarvon)
- ✔️ Yew Street & 22nd Ave
- ✔️ Ash Street (between Oakridge Centre & 49th Avenue)
- ✔️ Bruce Street (between 37th & 39th Avenue)
- ✔️ Around Stanley Park Golf Course
- ✔️ Hjorth Road Park in Surrey
🌿 Accolade Cherry
- Flowers have about 10 petals, pink, and bloom 1-2 weeks after Whitcomb.
📍 Where to find them:
- ✔️ Vancouver City Hall (West 12th & Cambie)
- ✔️ Walkway on Chilco Street (between Comox & Nelson Street)
- ✔️ In front of The Barn Coffee Shop (UBC)
🌿 Weeping Cherry
- Light pink flowers, single (5 petals) and double (more than 5 petals) varieties.
📍 Where to find them:
- ✔️ VanDusen Botanical Garden
- ✔️ Alexandra Park (Beach Avenue)
- ✔️ Corner of 13th Avenue & Fir Street
🌸 Wave 2: Late March - Mid-April (White flowers, larger petals)
🌿 Akebono & Yoshino Cherry
- These two varieties are related, have 5 white petals, and bloom from late March to mid-April.
- One of the most common cherry blossom species in Vancouver.
📍 Where to find them:
- ✔️ David Lam Park
- ✔️ Marinaside Crescent
- ✔️ Queen Elizabeth Park
- ✔️ Stanley Park (Rose Garden & Lagoon Drive)
- ✔️ Garry Point Park (Richmond)
- ✔️ Burrard SkyTrain Station
- ✔️ Granville Square (near Waterfront Station)
- ✔️ Lower Mall UBC & Nitobe Memorial Garden (UBC)
- ✔️ Central Park (Burnaby)
🌸 Wave 3: Mid-April - Late April (Double flowers, many petals, white or dark pink)
🌿 Kanzan Cherry
- Flowers have over 20 petals, dark pink, and are the most planted cherry blossom type in Vancouver.
📍 Where to find them:
- ✔️ Dumfries & East 32nd (my favorite!)
- ✔️ Queen Elizabeth Park (near Rose Garden)
- ✔️ Balaclava & 7th Avenue
- ✔️ West 7th Avenue (east of Arbutus)
- ✔️ Granville Street (between Davie & Robson)
- ✔️ French Street (between 70th & 72nd Avenue)
- ✔️ Lillooet St and E 27th Ave
🌿 Shirofugen Cherry
- Flowers have over 20 petals, initially white, then turn light pink.
- Blooms last, from late April to early May.
📍 Where to find them:
- ✔️ UBC Bus Loop
- ✔️ Queen Elizabeth Park
- ✔️ King Edward Avenue (between Wallace & Crown Street)
🌸 Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
Like every year, the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival will be held at David Lam Park and VanDusen Garden!
📍 David Lam Park in Yaletown: 📅 March 28th - mid-April
- 💡 Over 100 Akebono cherry trees are planted here, creating a romantic scene with a backdrop of skyscrapers.
📍 Sakura Days Japan Fair at VanDusen Garden: 📅 April 12th & 13th (Saturday & Sunday)
- 💡 A Japanese cultural event with food, music, and many traditional crafts.
I'm a photographer and tour guide in Vancouver, if you need more information, feel free to ask me!
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