Where to see Cherry Blossoms in North Vancouver , British Columbia

Cherry Blossoms in North Vancouver

Are you in search of the best places to see cherry blossoms in North Vancouver? Are you looking to snap some photos or shoot some video to share on your socials, but don’t know where to start?

As residents of North Vancouver for 15+ years, we’ve found a few spots that consistently deliver. There are literally hundreds (maybe thousands?) of trees that produce cherry blossoms in North Vancouver.

In this post, we share a few locations where you can find cherry blossom trees. You don’t have to travel far to see these beautiful bright pink and white flowers.

What month do cherry blossoms bloom in Vancouver?

The best time to see cherry blossoms in North Vancouver is between early March and late April.

There are different types of cherry blossoms that bloom at different times. The first wave of blooms typically start in early March, followed by the popular light pink variety in late March. The dark pink, called Kanzan, typically occurs in mid-late April, depending on the weather.

Most photos in this post are from in mid-April, which is why the flowers are bright pink (Kanzan).

I will admit, I went deep down the rabbit hole when researching the variations of cherry blossoms and the timing of when they’re at peak bloom. There’s a lot to learn.

However, that is not the purpose of this blog post. If you are interested in the history of sakura (cherry blossom), you can start here.

Where to see cherry blossoms in North Vancouver

We’ve narrowed the focus of this blog post to the city of North Vancouver. If you’re new to North Vancouver, or you’re visiting for the first time, read this post to learn about the many things to see and do in North Vancouver.

To keep things simple, we will stick to areas close to Lonsdale Ave, which is the main north-south road in North Vancouver. Basically, everything in the city of North Vancouver is either East or West of Lonsdale Ave, which makes it easy to navigate.

Many of the following locations have kanzan trees that produce the bright pink flowers. These were the flowers in bloom at the time. I plan to get an earlier start next year and will update this post with more locations that offer the other varieties of sakura.

Victoria Park (Lonsdale Ave & Keith Rd)

Located at Lonsdale Ave & Keith Road, Victoria Park in North Vancouver has a few large trees that produce bright pink flowers (picture above and below).

Victoria Park is actually split by Lonsdale Ave. The cherry blossoms are on the east side of Lonsdale.

St John’s Church (8th St West & 13th St West)

Located west of Victoria Park, St John’s Anglican Church is surrounded by cherry blossom trees. In the above photo, 8th Street West is on the right side of the church sign, and 13th Street West is on the left side.

The below photo was taken on 8th Street West. There is a row of cherry blossom trees on the north side, in front of the church.

Across the street from the church is another long row of pretty pink cherry blossom trees.

I zoomed out in the above photo to give you an idea of how many trees are in this area.

For perspective, notice the pointy white sign on the far right side of the above photo. That’s the same sign that is pictured in the above photos.

13th Street West & Chesterfield Ave

Above is the north side of 13th street west, across the street from the church mentioned above. There are at least 20+ trees located in this 2 block radius.

This is a good place to make a short video of the blossoms while you walk under the rows of flowers.

14th Street West (between Mahon & Chesterfield )

From the previous location, continue walking north to 14th Street West. The north side of the street has a long row of cherry blossom trees.

See photo above and below. It’s the same street.

Mahon Ave & 17th Street West

Continue walking north on Mahon Ave, from 14th Street West to 17th Street West. You will probably be able to see these bright pink trees in the distance. They are easy to spot when they’re in peak bloom.

Some of the trees in this Instagram reel were captured at this spot.

Mahon Park (Jones Ave)

Mahon Park is easy to find on a map. It’s a part of the green necklace route in the city of North Vancouver. This trail is an urban greenway that forms a 7.5km scenic loop around the city.

The cherry blossoms here will bloom earlier, most likely in early to middle of March.

The flowers are different than the bright pink ones referenced above. These flowers are white with a splash of pink in the middle of the flower.

The photo below was captured at Mahon Park in mid-March.

6th Street West & Jones Ave (St. Edmund’s Parish)

This location has a row of pink cherry blossom trees on the backside of the church.

Sam Walker Park (8th St East & St Andrews Ave)

There is a coffee shop across the street from Sam Walker Park. It’s called Andrews On Eighth Coffee. You can grab a coffee and sit in the park while you admire the cherry blossom trees that live here.

The park also has a putting green for you to practice your short game.

4th Street West & Chesterfield Ave

If you’re searching for cherry blossom trees in Lower Lonsdale, there a few spots that have kanzan blossoms. Head to Chesterfield Ave, which is one block west of Lonsdale Ave.

The photos above and below are from the northeast corner of 4th Street West and Chesterfield.

3rd Street West & Chesterfield Ave

While you’re on Chesterfield, head down one more block to 3rd Street West. This is a busy intersection so it might not be the best place to take photos of the cherry blossoms in Lower Lonsdale.

The above and below photos are taken on the southwest side of 3rd Street and Chesterfield Ave.

Park Royal Mall (West Vancouver)

While not technically North Vancouver, Park Royal is located on the North Shore near the iconic Lions Gate Bridge. This is one of the biggest shopping centers in the Lower Mainland.

Park Royal has a large cinema inside the mall, so you might find yourself visiting this mall in the spring. If you do, you will find rows of cherry blossoms in the front of the mall.

The above photo was captured in mid-March. You’ll notice these cherry blossoms are white, similar to the ones picture above at Mahon Park. These blossoms happen earlier in the spring.

However, the main road that splits the mall is lined with Kanzan cherry trees that hit peak bloom in mid-late April.

Bing Chilling Park – British Properties

Another great place to see cherry blossoms in West Vancouver is Bing Chilling Park. It’s located at the entrance to the British Properties neighbourhood.

This is a great place to take photos because the park has rows of trees on both sides.

I don’t have photos of this park but this is what it looks like when the cherry blossoms are blooming.

Where can I see cherry blossom trees in Vancouver?

There are literally hundreds of spots to see the cherry blossoms in Vancouver. There’s even a Vancouver cherry blossom festival.

Visit its website to learn more and see this map for locations.

Where is the best place to visit for cherry blossoms in the world?

According to this article by Lonely Planet, Vancouver is one of the best places to see cherry blossoms in the world.

Japan is arguably the best place in the world for cherry blossoms. It has thousands of locations to partake in the tradition of hanami (flower viewing), which involves gathering with friends and family beneath the cherry blossom trees.

Where to see Cherry Blossoms in North Vancouver

Cherry Blossoms in North Vancouver

What month do cherry blossoms bloom in Vancouver?

Most photos in this post are from in mid-April, which is why the flowers are bright pink (Kanzan).