'Canada's largest tulip festival' is near Vancouver and you can wander into a sea of blooms
This farm near Vancouver is home to the largest tulip festival in the country, where you can wander through rows and rows of colourful blooms. Starting soon, the Harrison Tulip Festival puts on a stunning display of blossoming fields that sprawl across 40 acres of the expansive farm.
About an hour and a half from Vancouver, this makes for the perfect sunny spring afternoon activity. The Harrison Tulip Festival (previously known as the Chilliwack Tulip Festival) has many claims to fame, including being named the "World’s Most Instagrammable Tulip Farm at the World Tulip Summit in Holland," according to the website.
The sheer size of the flower fields will leave you in awe as you can stroll the pathways that take you through the 10 million tulips.
The vibrant flower fields are made even more picturesque by the backdrop of mountains.
The festival usually runs for three to four weeks in the spring (, depending on the weather. While tulips are the main attractions, you'll also see a beautiful variety of hyacinths and lots of double daffodils.
You'll also get to enjoy some traditional Dutch food from the on-site food trucks, check out the farm shop, and go to some of the events the farm puts on during the festival. For the 2025 season you can expect live music, bouquet-making workshops, and other fun activities.
The festival hasn't announced the opening dates yet, but season passes are already on sale if you're eager. Single-day tickets will go on sale five to ten days before the 2025 festival or when they announce the dates – so keep an eye out!
