🌸 Spring in Vancouver: Sakura Season is HERE!🌸

🌸 Top Sakura Spots 1️⃣ Stanley Park 🌳 Why: Vancouver’s largest urban park! Bloom hotspots: Rose Garden & Japanese Canadian War Memorial. Bike, stroll, or snap pics under 100+ cherry varieties. Peak Bloom: Late March–Mid April 2️⃣ Queen Elizabeth Park 👑 Why: Home to “The Great One,” Vancouver’s largest cherry tree! Peak Bloom: Early April–Late April 3️⃣ VanDusen Botanical Garden 🌿 Why: Over 24 cherry types (50% of Vancouver’s species)! Peak Bloom: Mid April–Early May 🌸 Hidden Gem Routes 1️⃣ West 22nd Avenue 🚶♀️ Why: 8 blocks of cherry tunnels from Arbutus to Carnarvon—perfect for dreamy photos! Peak Bloom: Late March–Mid April 2️⃣ Graveley Street 🌸✨ Why: Vancouver’s “most beautiful cherry street” with pink blossoms from Lillooet to Windermere. Peak Bloom: Mid April 3️⃣ UBC Campus (Lower Mall) 🎓 Why: Blossoms + historic architecture = academic-meets-nature magic! Peak Bloom: Early April–Late April 🌸 Sakura Events 1️⃣ Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival 🎤🎨 What: Chorus under the trees, haiku contests, and guided walks. When: April 1–23, 2025 2️⃣ Sakura Picnic 🍱 Where: Spread your blanket under QEP or Stanley Park blossoms! 🌸 Pro Tips Check Blooms: Use the festival finder for real-time updates! Go Green: Take transit via TransLink—easy peasy! Be Kind: No picking flowers, pack out trash 💖 🌸 Sample Itineraries Day Trip: Stanley Park → QEP → West 22nd Ave Weekend: Day 1: Stanley Park + VanDusen | Day 2: UBC + Graveley St Vancouver’s cherry season is a feast for the eyes and soul—go classic or offbeat, and soak up the spring magic! 🌸✨ #SpringSwap #SakuraSeason #Vancouver #CherryBlossomTrail #TravelInspo