Green shoots and colourful flowers are popping-up around Richmond. But for many of us, it only really feels like spring when the cherry blossoms start opening. This annual spectacle of pink-hued blooms is the ideal reason to head outside with your camera. And luckily there’s a full bouquet of local places to snap your perfect nature-hugging photos.

RICHMOND CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

Alongside your blossom-viewing excursions around the city, don’t miss this must-see April 6 event. Running from 11:00am to 4:00pm at Steveston’s shoreline Garry Point Park, this free-entry family festival celebrates the park’s famously abundant blossom trees. The city’s rich Japanese cultural heritage will also be on display with bonsai, origami and calligraphy demonstrations plus performances from dancers, singers, taiko drummers and more.

The Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival returns this year on April 6th. PHOTO CREDIT: Richmond Cherry Blossom Festival

GARRY POINT PARK

If you can’t make it to the festival, visiting Garry Point Park should still be on your blossom-spotting agenda. Home to more than 250 Akebono cherry trees, it’s easy to spend hours pursuing the perfect spring photos here. Arrive early in the day to sidestep the crowds, and be sure to turn your lens towards the birds as well: this park is an excellent birding location––we spotted herons, eagles and a kingfisher on our recent visit.

Garry Point Park is home to 255 cherry blossom trees. PHOTO CREDIT: Tourism Richmond

LARRY BERG FLIGHT PATH PARK

Located just past the perimeter fence of Vancouver International Airport, this unique park includes aviation-themed features such as benches shaped like paper airplanes and information panels about the aircraft flying overhead. It also houses plenty of young blossom trees, making it a great spot for a sunny day picnic. Hop back in the car and drive along nearby Grant McConachie Way where additional mature cherry and magnolia trees line the approach to YVR.

MINORU PARK

In city-centre Richmond, the lakes area of this popular urban oasis was recently renovated with new walkways, landscaping and shoreline seating. It’s also home to a mini-forest of 12 or so cherry blossom trees, plus flowering magnolias and hawthorns. Be sure to snap some daffodil and hyacinth photos at the historic Minoru Chapel as well. And then stroll to the park’s Granville Avenue side where, outside Minoru Arenas, a stand of young cherry blossom trees await.

ABERDEEN NEIGHBOURHOOD PARK

One of Richmond’s newest city-centre neighbourhood parks, located behind Yaohan Centre, has a full array of cherry blossoms trees to photograph this year. Bring the kids along to check out the excellent playground, but be sure to beeline to the park’s northern edge where more than two-dozen trees line both sides of the Sweet Avenue sidewalk, creating a photo-ready walk-through tunnel effect. The nearby off-leash dog park lets pups join in on the cherry blossom viewing too, so your furry friends can enjoy the beauty alongside you. Explore the rest of this small park while you’re here––we love the boardwalk trail, and we spotted lots of emerging peony shoots that will be spectacular when they start flowering!

LANG NEIGHBOURHOOD PARK

Also in the city-centre, this tiny park behind Richmond Public Market is a hidden gem for blossom fans. Grab a tasty sweet pastry inside the market, then head outside for a seat at one of the alfresco tables. If your timing is right, the clutch of mature blossom trees will be in full swing and stray petals will be drifting through the air like a walk-in snow globe. Before you leave, return to the market for lunch at the bustling upstairs food court.

TERRA NOVA NEIGHBOURHOOD

When this quiet residential enclave was first laid out, a multitude of cherry trees was planted to adorn the area. Now they are at the peak of their blossom-producing maturity. You’ll spot single trees dotted throughout the neighbourhood, but the highest and most eye-popping concentration is along No. 1 Road between Westminster Highway and River Road––where more than two-dozen petal-tastic examples attract camera-wielding locals and visitors. Just a short walk away, Terra Nova Rural Park offers even more natural beauty, with its lush landscapes and the popular natural play environment that’s perfect for families.

RIVERPORT SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX

Head to the Riverport Sports and Entertainment Complex and you’ll find a host of cherry trees framing the parking lot in front of Watermania (a popular aquatic attraction), and along the SilverCity Riverport Cinemas building. This vibrant area is not just about cherry blossoms – it’s also home to a variety of other exciting facilities like the Richmond Ice Centre, where you can catch a game or skate on the rink, and Splitsville, a fun spot for bowling and socializing. Whether you’re there for the blossoms, the entertainment, or both, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at Riverport.

Need more info?

Check out the City of Richmond’s handy Cherry Trees in Richmond online map for the location of camera-worthy clusters around the area. You can also cross-reference this with the Vancouver cherry blossom map, using the word ‘Richmond’ as your search term. 

Wherever you go, make sure you stick to the unofficial blossom-watching code: respect residential neighbourhoods, don’t pick or damage any blooms and don’t venture into anyone’s yard while you’re snapping your shots. And finally, please share your favourite images with us via social media, using the hashtag #RichmondMoments. We’d love to see your photos!

Last Updated on April 7, 2025 by Tourism Richmond