The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival runs from March 26 to April 28, but the city is already bursting with pink. With over 90,000 flowering trees, including 40,000 cherry blossoms, Vancouver is one of the best places to enjoy springtime blooms.
To help you find the most picturesque spots, we’ve compiled a list of the best cherry blossom locations in Kitsilano, Granville, and UBC, along with some city-wide favourites.
🌸 Kitsilano
Kitsilano is known for its stunning spring blossoms. Take a stroll along:
- West 5th & 6th Avenue
- Cypress Street
- Yew Street
- Kits Beach, Kits Point & Vanier Park
Burrard SkyTrain Station
A must-see spot for Akebono cherry trees in full bloom.
Queen Elizabeth Park
- Home to beautiful Akebono cherry trees and elegant Yoshino cherry groves.
Stanley Park
- Find cherry blossoms near the formal rose garden and the Japanese Canadian WWI memorial.
West 16th Avenue (Burrard to Granville)
- Enjoy five consecutive blocks of stunning blossoms from Maple Street to Granville Street.
UBC Lower Mall
- A hidden gem, featuring cherry trees along Vanier Place to University Boulevard.
Nitobe Memorial Garden (UBC)
- Experience cherry blossoms in a peaceful Japanese garden setting.
VanDusen Botanical Garden & Sakura Days Japan Fair
- Track peak bloom times with the VanDusen bloom calendar.
- Attend Sakura Days Japan Fair on April 12-13, featuring:
- Tea ceremonies
- Japanese dance & drumming
- Calligraphy & origami workshops
- Ethnic food & sake tastings
- Haiku readings and more!
Granville Island
- A perfect picnic spot at the eastern edge of the seawall at False Creek.
Did we miss a hidden gem? Comment below and let us know your favourite cherry blossom viewing spots in Vancouver!
Last modified: March 14, 2025
