Where to See Cherry Blossoms in Vancouver
It’s Cherry Blossom season here in Vancouver! It’s fleeting but you have to see them in person if you are in town. They are everywhere, neighbourhood streets to parks downtown, you will have a variety of photo opportunities to choose from!
This city has more than 90,000 flowering trees in Vancouver, including more than 40,000 Japanese cherry flowering trees. We are lucky to live downtown and see them at every corner it feels like! And cherry blossoms in Vancouver are the perfect Instagram photo opportunity this spring, grab your tripod or a friend and head to a location.
If I’m missing any spots, do please email me to let me know! alifewellconsumed@gmail.com And if you are planning any upcoming summer trips, check out this post!
Vancouver Cherry Blossoms
1. West 22nd Avenue
Location: Along eight consecutive city blocks of West 22nd Avenue from Arbutus Street to Carnarvon Street.
2. Burrard Skytrain Station
Location: Lining the perimeter of the Burrard SkyTrain Station in downtown Vancouver.
3. Granville Plaza
Location: A small group at 200 Granville Street. This is the public plaza above the parade with views of the North Shore mountains and Gastown.
4. Nelson Street in the West End
Location: Trees sprinkle the West End but more so along two city blocks of Nelson Street. Broughton Street to Jervis Street and Bidwell Street to Cardero Street.
5. Stanley Park
Location: There are several locations in Stanley Park, more notably, near the Rose Garden, the pathways leading to the Japanese War Memorial, and around the eastern edge of Lost Lagoon.
6. Seawall in Coal Harbour (Out front of the Coal Harbour Community Centre)
Location: A row of blooming trees that are located along the seawall between the community center and Cardero’s restaurant.
7. Queen Elizabeth Park
Location: Clusters of cherry blossom trees can be found around the park, including the park entrance at West 33rd Avenue.
8. David Lam Park
Location: Lining the park, you can see the 100 cherry blossoms trees that the city planted in 2010! Yes, that’s right, 100 trees to see in bloom!
I only shared a few key locations, but honestly, you can wander the city, from downtown to Kitsilano, to east Vancouver and UBC, and find them!
