“This is why I live here!” exclaims many a Vancouverites during cherry blossom season. Each spring, as the rainy season fades, city dwellers pack their sweaters away and are rewarded with one of the world’s most cheerful sites: 40,000 cherry trees bursting with pink and white blooms.
It is a perfect season where the trees just look so damn good that you just want to visit the gardens and have a cup on tea. There is also various unique activities during the festival season in Botanical Garden and Nitobi Memorial Garden.
Stanley Park is a popular tourist destination in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. It's a 1,000-acre park that features lush forests, scenic seawalls, and a variety of cultural landmarks.
Duration: 30 minutes
The totem poles in Stanley Park are one of the park's most iconic landmarks. There are nine totem poles in the park, each representing a different First Nations tribe. The totem poles were originally created in the 1920s as a way to showcase Indigenous art and culture.
Duration: 30 minutes
The Stanley Park Seawall is a 9-kilometer path that runs along the park's perimeter. It's a popular spot for jogging, cycling, and walking, and it offers stunning views of the park and the city.
Duration: 30 minutes
The Hollow Tree is a 700-year-old tree located in Stanley Park that has become a popular attraction for tourists. The tree has a hollow center that visitors can walk through, and it's a popular spot for taking photos and learning about the park's history.
Duration: 30 minutes
This stunning downtown park is an intricate mix of active and passive recreation opportunities, all with views of False Creek and Yaletown. Sports courts and playgrounds are sheltered by lush plantings, and a large open lawn is perfect for kite flying, resting in the sunshine, or hosting an outdoor festival. David Lam Park is also home to several intriguing sculptures nestled along the waterfront.
Duration: 30 minutes
Nitobe Memorial Garden was created as a memorial to Dr. Nitobe and his dream. The garden can be seen as a bridge connecting cultures: visitors from around the world meet and learn about each other and Japanese culture. Even the tea house suggests a space of intercultural understanding, as visitors gather here to enjoy the Japanese tea ceremony, a practice in which a bowl of tea is passed with deep respect from guest to guest, and from which each person drinks.
Duration: 1 hour
VanDusen Botanical Garden is a 55-acre oasis in the heart of Vancouver with over 7,500 plant species and varieties from around the world! Spot and photograph local wildlife, find your way through an Elizabethan hedge maze, unwind in a serene setting, dine on the patios of Truffles Cafe or Shaughnessy Restaurant, or browse the garden-themed gift shop. VanDusen has something for everyone to enjoy!
Duration: 1 hour
Queen Elizabeth Park is known for its beautiful gardens and views of the North Shore mountains, making it the perfect place for a light afternoon stroll. The park is also home to the Bloedel Conservatory, which features many exotic birds and plants. If you have extra time, have a go at pitch and putt, tennis and lawn bowling during your visit.
Duration: 1 hour
Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia
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