Bike to Vancouver’s Gardens on This Self-Guided Tour

Van Dusen Gardens in Vancouver

Laburnum Walk at VanDusen Botanical Garden. Photo: Tourism Vancouver/VanDusen Gardens

Soak up the spring scenery on a visit to Vancouver’s gardens. One of the best ways to see five gardens in one day is to follow this 14-kilometre-long self-guided bike tour.

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Bike to Vancouver’s Gardens on This Self-Guided Tour

Celebrate Spring at VanDusen Botanical Garden’s Floral Events

VanDusen Garden in spring in Vancouver

Cherry blossoms at VanDusen Botanical Garden. Photo: Tourism Vancouver / Sombilon Studios

Each spring Vancouver’s VanDusen Botanical Garden hosts a series of plant shows and floral events. Stop by to view the gorgeous blooms, learn more about cultivating plants, and perhaps even purchase some to take home.

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Celebrate Spring at VanDusen Botanical Garden’s Floral Events

6 Places to Enjoy Sunflowers Around Vancouver in Summer 2022

A field of sunflowers

Photo: Jordan Cormack/Unsplash

Celebrate summer with sunflowers. These huge yellow blooms turn to face the sun, following its progress across the sky each day. Get lost in a forest of gorgeous golden flowers at one of these Vancouver area 2022 sunflower festivals.

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6 Places to Enjoy Sunflowers Around Vancouver in Summer 2022

Discover Botanical Treasures Itinerary

On the West Coast and situated in the embrace of mountains and forest, Vancouver’s abundant natural wonders set it apart from anywhere else in the world. Within the city, visitors can experience the area’s unique parks and wilderness, from wandering amongst old growth trees to exploring extensive gardens. From trail to table, it’s only natural that the biodiversity of the region is also celebrated in the local cuisine, with plant-forward and sustainable restaurants throughout the city. Get wild this weekend and discover Vancouver’s botanical treasures. Continue reading:
Discover Botanical Treasures Itinerary

22 Gardens to Visit This Spring in Vancouver

Entrance to Bear Creek Gardens in Surrey near Vancouver, BC

Bear Creek Gardens. Photo: Scarlet Black/Surrey.ca

Spring has officially sprung in Vancouver. There are over two dozen beautiful gardens around the Vancouver area where you can enjoy gorgeous spring flowers. Explore rose gardens, Asian gardens, botanical gardens, walled gardens, and lots more.

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22 Gardens to Visit This Spring in Vancouver

Best Places to See Fall Colours around Vancouver

Fall colours at Trout Lake in Vancouver

Fall colours at Trout Lake. Photo credit: Tourism Vancouver / Nelson Mouellic

Autumn is a spectacular time in Vancouver as the weather cools down and the leaves change colour. The bold pockets of red, orange and yellow leaves stand out against the blanket of evergreen trees. Here are our picks for the best places to see fall colours around Vancouver.

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Best Places to See Fall Colours around Vancouver