VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Guide

Two people sit on a bench in VanDusen Botanical Garden.

VanDusen Botanical Garden. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Sombilon Studios

VanDusen Botanical Garden is an island of green in the middle of Vancouver. It’s a gorgeous spot for photos, quiet reflection, and learning about the natural world at any time of year.

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VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Guide

LGBTQ+ Events Across Vancouver

Photo: The Birdhouse

Thanks to the many different diverse communities here, Vancouver has a thriving cultural and entertainment scene. From 2SLGBTQIA+ artists to queer entertainers and drag queens, these wonderful performers showcase their talents weekly at hip venues across the city.

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LGBTQ+ Events Across Vancouver

Where to See Tulips in Vancouver in Spring 2024

Close up of tulips in a field of a tulips at a tulip festival

Photo: Alessandro Segala/Unsplash

You know spring has sprung in Vancouver when the tulips come out. From parks and gardens to fields full of blooms, here are the best places to see tulips near Vancouver.

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Where to See Tulips in Vancouver in Spring 2024

Enjoy Delicious Eats from Vancouver Food Trucks

Vancouver’s rich diversity gets showcased in the many cultural cuisines offered by local food trucks. Paired with Vancouver’s West Coast location, the city’s food trucks enjoy some of the most beautiful surroundings in the world. Plus, the warm weather and the lengthening days make eating al fresco a particularly lovely option at this time of year.

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Enjoy Delicious Eats from Vancouver Food Trucks

Vancouver Turns Pink During the 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival

Cherry blossoms at False Creek.

Spring-time cherry blossoms on the False Creek Seawall. Photo: Destination Vancouver/Nina Vis

Vancouver is home to over 40,000 cherry trees. There are so many that Lonely Planet named Vancouver one of the 7 best places to see cherry blossoms in 2024. Celebrate with community events, Japanese culture and more at the 2024 Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival from March 29 to April 25.

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Vancouver Turns Pink During the 2024 Cherry Blossom Festival

Prepare for Spring Concert Season in Vancouver

Devours, Photo: Katerina Motylova/Sofar Sounds

As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, prepare for spring concert season when some of your favourite music artists and bands hit the touring circuit, from small, intimate venues to mid-sized theatres or clubs to superstars performing inside packed arenas. See who’s coming to Vancouver and get your concert tickets before they sell out.

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Prepare for Spring Concert Season in Vancouver

Art Vancouver: Showcasing an Array of International Contemporary Art

Art Vancouver; Photo: Asli Ferhatoglu

With Vancouver’s vibrant local art scene, the city is the ideal venue for Western Canada’s largest art fair.

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Art Vancouver: Showcasing an Array of International Contemporary Art