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

Cherry Blossom Cycling Routes in Vancouver

A woman walks her bike underneath cherry blossoms.

Photo: Destination Vancouver/Jason Lee Wang

With over 40,000 cherry trees blooming in Vancouver, each year, it’s impossible to see them all. But one of the best ways to see a ton of them is on a cherry blossom bike ride.

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Cherry Blossom Cycling Routes in Vancouver

Family-Friendly Things to Do on Easter Long Weekend

Family exploring the hege maze at Van Dusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver
Family at the hedge maze at Van Dusen Botanical Garden. Photo: Tourism Vancouver / Sombilon Studios

Take your family on an adventure this Easter Long Weekend. From classic Easter egg hunts, to hiking, to historic sites and more, these one-day family-friendly itineraries are sure to keep your kids entertained.

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Family-Friendly Things to Do on Easter Long Weekend

Earth Hour: Where and How to Learn about Sustainable Vancouver

On March 23, 2024, from 8:30pm to 9:30pm, people around the world are encouraged to go “lights off” and spend 60 minutes contemplating and committing to action to further the well-being of the planet. Earth Hour resonates with Vancouver, a city known for its commitment to sustainability and green living.

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Earth Hour: Where and How to Learn about Sustainable Vancouver

One Amazing Spring Day in Vancouver

Cherry blossoms in front of the Vancouver skyline
Enjoy cherry blossoms and views of the Vancouver skyline from Queen Elizabeth Park. Photo: Destination Vancouver / Vision Photography

Spend an amazing spring day in Vancouver immersing yourself in this floral season with visits to gardens, shopping, and incredible food.

 

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One Amazing Spring Day in Vancouver