The long weekend is nearly here, and the forecast says that sunny skies are ahead. In fact, Environment Canada forecasts four straight days of sunshine (give or take a few clouds) and warm temperatures starting this Saturday, April 4, 2026. So why not take advantage of it and embrace cherry blossom (and plum blossom) season at its peak?
Grab your sunglasses and trade your thicker coat for lighter layers, because it’s time to plan a quintessential blossom walk.
Long weekend forecast
According to the forecast, Friday will be cloudy with a daytime high of 11 degrees. But all that changes starting Saturday, when the sun is back in full force, and the temperature jumps up to 13 degrees. The sun will stay for Sunday, April 5 and Monday, April 6, though the clouds might make a couple of appearances — hopefully brief.
On Monday, April 6, the temperature will climb to 17 degrees, more than double what it is now!
Will this warmer streak last? Only time will tell. The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts a colder April and May than usual in its 60-day forecast, but we know that if there’s any one word that can best describe Vancouver’s weather, it’s fickle.
The best cherry and plum blossom spots in Vancouver
Now, let’s plan your perfect cherry blossom walk. If you want to trade hotspots like David Lam Park and Queen Elizabeth Park in for some lesser-known beauties, you’ve come to the right place.
The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival, as always, has a reliable Blossom Finder mapping out where all the different cherry tree cultivars grow. You can search by bloom date or neighbourhood, making it easy to figure out exactly where to start your springtime journey, especially if you already have an area in mind.
The original map is also up-to-date for 2026, if you’re looking for even more exact locations.
As true cherry blossom fiends know, some of the largest, most beautiful, flowering cherry and plum trees live in the most unsuspecting places. The quiet neighbourhood streets of South Vancouver. The corners of Vancouver’s most overlooked city parks. Random parking lots. Next to schools, hospitals, and shopping centres.
Part of the fun of the season is the process of finding them. So lace up your walking shoes and get ready to discover your new favourite street.
Here are some beautiful spots to visit on your cherry blossom walk:
- Willow Street and West 33rd Avenue
- Douglas Park, Willow Street and West 20th Avenue
- West 42nd Avenue and Collingwood Street to Blenheim Street
- West 64th Avenue and Ash Street to Heather Street
- Austrey Avenue from McHardy Street to Joyce Street
- West 50th Avenue and Marine Crescent (by McCleery Park)
- Yew and West 42nd Streets
- 747 North Arm Trail Greenway (now called Masumi Mitsui Greenway (59th Avenue)
- Sophia Street and East 20th Avenue
- Langford Avenue and Champlain Crescent
And with that, have a great long weekend, Vancouver!
Can you spot the difference between a cherry and a plum blossom?
