In metro Vancouver, one of the earliest signs of spring is when local cherry blossom trees begin to blossom. Despite happening every year, it doesn’t stop us from getting cherry-blossom fever. For those looking to soak in the floral fireworks without leaving their city, you can find trees in the following areas below.

Cherry Blossoms In Metro Vancouver

Burnaby

On Russell Ave, from Nolan St. to Bryant, situated behind the Metrotown Mazda dealership.
On both sides of the street at Gilley Avenue and Dickens St.
On Kingsway, under the Metrotown overpass
On both sides of Oxford street, between Rosser and Willingdon.

Delta

Outside the George Mackie Library’s front entrance, situated on 112 and 84
On the corner of River Road and 47A street, you’ll find just under 10 Whitcomb trees lighting up the area.

Langley

From 62 Ave to 64 Ave, you’ll find dozens of Rancho trees grouped together in a circle along 193B St.
From Walnut Grove Senior Secondary down to 88th.

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Vancouver

On East 3rd Avenue from Rupert Street to Skeena Street, right outside the front entrance of the Akali Singh Sikh Temple.
On Cypress Street you’ll find a line of trees just past West 4th.
Surrounding Burrard Skytrain Station, arguably one of the best places to visit for cherry blossoms galore.
Inside Queen Elizabeth Park. Cherry Blossoms can be found in groups throughout the park, including the entrance on 33rd from Cambie.
On Granville Island, just outside the community centre in Sutcliffe Park, and also along the edge near the False Creek seawall.

New West

There’s numerous Kanzan trees from 15th Ave on 1st street all the way down to 11th ave.
Numerous Ukon trees fill up the whole block of Hastings between Agnes and Wellington, north of the Patullo Bridge.

Surrey

Along 158 St and 102 Ave – great location for a drive by.
Countless Akebono trees in the Boundary Park Gardens, situated on 121St and 63Ave.

Richmond

Just under 10 large ‘Whitcomb’ trees at Hazelbridge and Alexandra.
Nearly a dozen Pandora trees on the north side of 8655 Jones.

Port Coquitlam

In Veteran’s Park, situated at 2580 Shaughnessy Street across City Hall.

White Rock

Outside the White Rock Public Library and City office, you’ll find nearly a dozen Shirofugen trees.
On 141 street south from 28 Ave. You’ll find trees on both sides, making it perfect for a drive by.
Around 10 trees at the cul-de-sac on 19A Ave from 131 street.

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