There’s just something special about fall in Vancouver. The cooler temperatures and colourful red, yellow and orange leaves across the city allow folks to take in Mother Nature in all her glory.
Here’s our list of the most remarkable places to see fall foliage in Vancouver.
Most remarkable places to see fall foliage in Vancouver
Gastown
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Home to the iconic Steam Clock, cute cafes, and souvenir shops, a stroll through Gastown’s cobblestone streets becomes even more magical with colourful leaves.
Stanley Park
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Often called Vancouver’s crown jewel, Stanley Park is one of the best spots to see leaves changing colour. Whether inside the park or along the seawall, there’s so shortage of spots to enjoy the season and take in all its beauty.
Kitsilano
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As one of the city’s most popular neighbourhoods, Kitsilano undergoes a beautiful transformation during the fall. Many streets in the neighbourhood get covered with colourful leaves.
Coal Harbour
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There’s nothing quite like talking a stroll along Vancouver’s seawall and seeing all the colourful trees along the way. The seawall in Coal Harbour in particular has beautiful fall scenery that’s perfect for your seasonal photo ops.
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
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As the first Chinese garden built outside of Asia, this historical attraction in Vancouver’s Chinatown becomes even more magnificent to walk through in the fall.
Nitobe Memorial Garden
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The Nitobe Memorial Garden is located at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Come see the Japanese maple leaves turn red and yellow in a peaceful environment.
Sylvia Hotel
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Unlike any other hotel in the city, the Sylvia Hotel’s exterior, which is covered in leaves, changes colours with the seasons. It’s a perfect spot to stop by during your next walk along English Bay.
Trout Lake Park
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Trout Lake Park is a popular tourist destination that’s located in the Kensington-Cedar Cottage neighbourhood of Vancouver. With an abundance of calming nature, this spot offers an assortment of fall colours to discover.
VanDusen Botanical Garden
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VanDusen Botanical Garden comes alive in the fall with endless seasonal colours that’ll leave you in awe. From capturing that perfect picture to jumping onto a pile of leaves, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at VanDusen this season.
Queen Elizabeth Park
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This 130-acre park located outside downtown Vancouver is one of the best spots to take in fall foliage. The gardens change colours and the surrounding trees up by Seasons in the Park create quite a sight with the mountains as a backdrop.
UBC
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Being an already beautiful campus to take a stroll through, UBC’s outdoor spaces and scenic pathways become even more breathtaking with the vibrant colours of fall leaves.