It is that time of the year — the annual cherry blossom festival. With gorgeous pink and white Sakura flowers blooming in the city, the 12th annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival begins today.
Here is an ultimate guide to this year’s events:
Vancouver Sings One Song
Massed choir event with Sakura inspired celebrations in song
When: Tuesday, April 3, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Christ Church Cathedral, 690 Burrard St
Cherry Jam Downtown Concert
When: April 5, 12 to 1:30pm
Where: Burrard Skytrain station indoor concourse, 635 Burrard St.
Sakura Days Japan Fair
When: April 14 and 15
Where: VanDusen Botanical Garden
The Big Picnic
When: Saturday, April 14, 12 to 3 p.m.
Where: Queen Elizabeth Park
Spring Lights Illumination
When: Park Saturday, April 14, 8 to 10 p.m.
Where: Queen Elizabeth Park
Sakura Nights Gala fundraiser
Featuring seven of Vancouver’s top chefs
When: Sunday, April 22, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Where: Stanley Park Pavilion (610 Pipeline Road, Vancouver)
Tickets: Purchase online for $160.
Bike the Blossoms
City bike tour along cherry tree-lined streets
When: Saturday, April 28, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: South side of John Hendry Park (Trout Lake), 3300 Victoria Drive (@ E 19th Ave., close to Marshall St.)
Tree Talks and Walks
April 5, Thursday, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
April 8, Sunday, 10 a.m. to noon
April 14 and 15, begin hourly from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
April 15, Sunday, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
April 22, Sunday, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Where: multiple locations, click here for more information
BC Blossom Photo Watch
Hashtag #TELUSPureFibre and #vancherryblossomfest to share your cherry blossom pictures on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
When: April 3 to 29
