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- Akebono petals at 6th and Slocan (Renfrew Area) April 7, 2018 It's that time of the year when Akebono petals fall softly on the streets of Vancouver. Lots of photographers will visit one of the Festival's favorite locations, such as 6th… Read more
- Rancho Cherry Trees Blooming at Victoria Drive April 7, 2018 Rancho cherry trees are blooming beautifully on Victoria Drive, on several blocks north of Broadway. The petals are small and delicate. The leaves are serrated, first green then turning to… Read more
- Cherry Jam Downtown Concert April 5, 2018 The 12th annual Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival kicked off today with a noon-hour concert at the Burrard skytrain station in Vancouver. Tetsu Taiko started the show, accompanied by Alcvin Ramos. The… Read more
- Downtown Akebono Blossoms Looking Great March 31, 2018 Easter Week-end is always a great time to go cherry blossom viewing in Vancouver. The Akebono cherry trees are in bloom and looking spectacular. My favorite location is Georgia and… Read more
- Magnificent Accolade at Chilco Park March 17, 2018 If you're in the Downtown West-end, it's a good time to visit the Accolade cherry trees in Chilco Park. There are a few chairs in the park, so sit,… Read more
- Whitcomb peaking now at Ayshire Drive March 16, 2018 Whitcomb cherry trees may be done in the West-End, but they are in full bloom everywhere else, including at Ayshire Drive in Burnaby. Deep pink, Whitcomb cherry blossoms are… Read more
- Whitcomb Cherry Trees Identification Guide (Infographic) February 19, 2018 A helpful guide to identify Whitcomb cherry trees in Vancouver made into an infographic by cherry scout Jessica Tremblay. The information comes from Ornamental Cherries in Vancouver, by Douglas Justice.… Read more
- Whitcomb cherry tree on the seawall (at the end of Denman) February 10, 2018 At the end of Denman street, when you stroll on the seawall towards waterfront, a Whitcomb cherry tree catches your attention with its purple-pink flowers. A nearby downtown high-rise building… Read more
- Autumnalis Rosea (winter cherries) on Georgia/Willingdon February 4, 2018 On Georgia street you’ll find a dozen Autumnalis Rosea cherry trees spread over five blocks between Willingdon and Gilmore. Autumnalis Rosea cherry blossoms always look like they just woke up… Read more
- Accolade greetings at Vancouver City Hall March 30, 2017 At Vancouver City Hall, it's the perfect time to see the Accolade cherry trees. They are in full bloom. Petals are not even falling yet. From up the steps, near… Read more
- Cherry Jam opening concert at Burrard Skytrain March 30, 2017 It was a gorgeous sunny day for the opening of the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival at the Burrard skytrain station today. The Akebono cherry buds were about to open, and… Read more
- Koinobori painting March 18, 2017 Koinobori painting was one of the new hands-on workshop offered at the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival this year. Participants were invited to paint on a scale, or write a haiku,… Read more