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Vancouver
British Columbia · 1,000+ trees tracked
Updated Apr 17, 2026
Vancouver is home to one of the world's great urban cherry blossom displays — over 43,000 trees spanning 60+ cultivars across the city. The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates this heritage each spring. With such diversity of cultivars, the season extends from early March through late April in exceptional years.
Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Vancouver
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Stanley Park Seawall
Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver, BC
Iconic seawall lined with hundreds of cherry trees, best experienced on foot or by bicycle.
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC
Hilltop park with panoramic city views and a collection of late-blooming cultivars.
Burrard SkyTrain Station Area
Burrard St & W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC
Accessible urban bloom — these early Akebono trees are some of the first to flower in the city.
West 7th & Graveley Street
W 7th Ave & Graveley St, Vancouver, BC
Beloved local street lined with mature cherry trees, a neighbourhood favourite.
UBC Main Mall
Main Mall, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
The grand Main Mall walk is flanked by cherry trees — stunning at peak and still beautiful in petal fall.
VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak St, Vancouver, BC
World-class botanical garden with an extended cherry season thanks to diverse early and late cultivars.
Historical Peak Bloom Dates
| Year | Peak Bloom Date | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 27–April 5 | BloomWatch / VCBF |
| 2025 | March 20–April 2 | BloomWatch / VCBF |
| 2024 | March 18–30 | BloomWatch / VCBF |
| 2023 | March 24–April 5 | BloomWatch / VCBF |
Planning Your Visit
🚌 Getting There
- Stanley Park: TransLink routes 19 or cycling via the seawall
- Queen Elizabeth Park: TransLink route 15 or 33
- SkyTrain Expo Line to Main Street-Science World for Burrard area walks
🅿️ Parking
Vancouver parking is expensive and scarce during bloom season. Use TransLink or rent a bicycle — the seawall is exceptional.
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