Best Tulip Festivals in Vancouver and the Fraser Valley

Spring in British Columbia bursts into colour. Cherry blossoms soften Vancouver’s streets in April, magnolias brighten neighbourhood gardens, and just beyond the city, Vancouver tulip festivals transform the Fraser Valley into sweeping fields of red, yellow and violet. From Abbotsford to Agassiz and Chilliwack, BC, tulip festivals have become one of the most anticipated spring events in the province, drawing photographers, families and flower lovers each season. If you’re searching for where to see tulips in Vancouver and beyond in 2026, this guide covers the best tulip festivals in British Columbia, including the largest displays in Canada, plus standout spring gardens on Vancouver Island.

Depending on the weather, seeing the tulips can be combined with great Easter events around Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Where to See Tulips in Vancouver & British Columbia

Abbotsford Tulip Festival by Lakeland Flowers – April 12-Mid-May, 2026

Lakeland Flowers presents the largest tulip display in Canada. There are 27 acres of more than 70 varieties of millions of tulips, blooming in all different colours, shapes, and sizes. Take a walk along five kilometres of pathways lined with tulips. Bring a picnic to enjoy. On select weekends, there are food trucks and music. Before planning your visit, check the field report. Lakeland offers six months of flower festivals and tickets and season passes are available now. Free parking on-site, and the fields are open from early bird hours, from 6 a.m. until dusk. The location is 3663 Marion Rd, Abbotsford.

Best things to do in Abbotsford for a spring getawayis visit Lakeland Flowers’ Abbotsford Tulip Festival Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Where to see the best tulips near Vancouver. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Sweet Spring Flower Festival at the Farm – March 27-May 3, 2026

Greendale Acres Farm celebrates the season with over 100,000 hand-planted tulips with Dutch-inspired displays throughout. Stroll along the tulip river, and enjoy the sights of the spring gardens featuring a classic windmill.

Botanica Tulip festival – Mid-April-mid-May, 2026

The Tulip Festival offers a vibrant floral display of 59 unique varieties of 1.5 million bulbs on over 13 acres. Location: 1310 Royalwood Drive, Chilliwack

The Harrison Tulip Festival – April 15-Mid-May, 2026

The Harrison Tulip Festival tentatively takes place from April 15 to Mid-May 2026. It features 12 million tulips complemented by the delightful fragrances of hyacinths and double daffodils. There are 50 different kinds of tulips to admire, along with more than 15 varieties of double daffodils and dozens of different types of hyacinths. New this year, the “Secret Garden” is now expanded to over 4 acres.

The festival was recognized last fall at the annual World Tulip Summit in Holland, earning the World Tulip Award for “Best Instagrammable Tulip Farm.”

We highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance. Online tickets sell out fast, and if the parking is full, online ticket holders have priority. The festival is located at 5039 Lougheed Hwy, Agassiz.

Easter and Spring Events at Maan Farms in Abbotsford

Maan Farms blends family farm-themed Easter and Spring events and there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Tulip Forest

The Tulip Forest, which tentatively opens in early April, is billed as Canada’s First Tulip Forest, and it is super cute. Stroll among the vibrant blooms as you find the perfect spot to snap a dazzling spring photo.  Bright props are the perfect backdrop for a family photo shoot.

Baby Animal Spring Barn

More cute animals mean more adorable moments for the kiddies. Say hello to the Highland cows, sheep, goats, miniature ponies, and potbelly pigs. The ducklings, chicks and bunnies add to the charm. The kids were so thrilled to pet them all. See our video from the visit.

Celebrate Spring in Abbotsford: A Perfect Country Getaway of Flowers, Farms, Wine and Food

Take a walk in the Tulip Forest at Maan Farms. Photo: Wendy Nordvik-Carr©

Easter at Maan Farms. Photo: Melanie©

Tzu Chi Foundation Canada Tulip Festival – Richmond

Celebrate the joy of spring blooms at the Great Love Farm on Finn Road, where Tzu Chi Foundation Canada warmly invites you to a one-day Tulip Festival and Fair. Last year, the festival was on May 4. Look for updates.

More than 10,000 tulips bloom across the charity-run farm, creating a colourful setting for a community-focused event featuring live music and a market with vegetarian food, desserts, and handmade crafts.

This is a quieter, community-rooted alternative to the larger commercial tulip farms — and a meaningful way to celebrate spring while supporting local charitable initiatives in Richmond.

Tulips in Victoria and Vancouver Island

Shifting across the water to Vancouver Island, you’ll discover that, while there aren’t tulip fields on the same scale as the Fraser Valley, spring gardens in Victoria welcome visitors with vibrant bulb displays.

The formal beds at Butchart Gardens feature thousands of tulips woven throughout spring planting schemes, typically peaking in April. Beacon Hill Park and neighbourhood gardens throughout Victoria also showcase colourful tulip displays, making it easy to pair flower viewing with a harbourfront stroll.

Coastal Black Annual Tulip Fest – Vancouver Island

Set against the pastoral landscape of Vancouver Island, Coastal Black Estate Winery hosts Vancouver Island’s only dedicated tulip festival.
The festival is alive with the vibrant colours of approximately 350,000 hand-planted bulbs—including tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils—blooming in waves. There’s no better place to witness the changing palette of spring!

With Early, Mid, and Late Bloom periods, visitors can witness the fields change colour as spring progresses. The end of April and early May typically offer peak bloom — though those dates can draw larger crowds. For a quieter experience, the Early Bloom period provides softer light and fewer visitors.

Worth the Trip: Tulip Festivals Beyond BC

Tulip season is the perfect time to plan a special spring getaway. Explore these two tried-and-true destinations that consistently delight with breathtaking displays—each one worth experiencing at least once!

A beautiful display at the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Photo: When Nordvik-Carr©

Canadian Tulip Festival – Ottawa

Each May, Canada’s capital blooms with more than a million tulips lining Commissioners Park and the Rideau Canal. The festival commemorates the historic gift of tulip bulbs from the Netherlands after the Second World War — a tradition that continues today.

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival – La Conner, Washington

Just south of the border, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival transforms farmland into broad bands of colour throughout April. On clear days, Mount Baker rises behind the fields — one of the Pacific Northwest’s most photographed spring scenes.

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