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Vancouver
British Columbia · 2,000+ trees tracked
Vancouver is home to one of the world's great urban cherry blossom displays — over 43,000 trees spanning 60+ cultivars. The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates this heritage each spring. Stanley Park's 500 Ojochin cherries gifted in 1925 make it the oldest documented sakura site in Canada.
Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Vancouver
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Stanley Park — Japanese Canadian War Memorial
Stanley Park Drive near Lumbermen's Arch, Vancouver, BC
The oldest documented sakura site in Canada. 500 Ojochin cherries gifted in 1925 by the mayors of Kobe and Yokohama to honour 54 Japanese-Canadian WWI veterans. One original Ojochin remains.
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC
Iconic Akebono archway at W 33rd entrance. Some trees date to the 1958 consul's gift.
VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak St, Vancouver, BC
100+ cherry trees across 24 varieties including the David Lam cherry grove (2008). Hosts annual Sakura Days Japan Fair.
David Lam Park (Yaletown)
1300 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver, BC
100 Akebono cherry trees planted for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Centre of Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival activities.
Nitobe Memorial Garden (UBC)
1895 Lower Mall, Vancouver, BC
One of the most authentic Japanese gardens outside Japan. Emperor Akihito reportedly said "I am in Japan" during his visit.
UBC Main Mall & Chan Centre
UBC Campus, Vancouver, BC
500+ cherry trees across UBC campus including the Peter Wharton Cherry Grove (2015). Features rare Ukon (yellow-green) blossoms.
Burrard SkyTrain Station (Art Phillips Park)
635 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC
34 Akebono cherry trees form a continuous canopy over the station plaza. Iconic Instagram location.
Mountain View Cemetery
5455 Fraser St, Vancouver, BC
106 acres; Vancouver's only cemetery (opened 1886); over 3,000 Japanese Canadians interred.
Graveley Street (East Vancouver)
Graveley Street between Lillooet & Rupert, Vancouver, BC
Two rows of Akebono bending together to form an arched canopy — "the it spot" for Instagram.
Cambie Heritage Boulevard
Cambie St median, King Edward Ave south to SW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC
Provincial Heritage Boulevard designation. 450 trees in median with cherries from the 1958 Tanabe consul's gift of 300 trees.
Maple Grove Park
51st Ave & Cartier St, Vancouver, BC
Designated site for the International Cherry Blossom Prediction Competition.
Trout Lake / John Hendry Park
3300 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC
VCBF Bike the Blossoms starting point.
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 route 19 or cycling via the seawall
- Queen Elizabeth Park: TransLink route 15 or 33
- UBC: SkyTrain Expo Line to Commercial-Broadway, then bus 99 B-Line
🅿️ Parking
Vancouver parking is expensive during bloom season. Use TransLink or rent a bicycle.
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