The first day of fall is here this weekend, and we can’t help but be excited to see those fall colors emerge as the seasons change. Yes, rainy weather and shorter days are inevitable as the season progresses, but those gorgeous oranges, reds, and golds are already on their way!
While the end of summer is always bittersweet, we think these must-see parks, beaches and scenic spots around Vancouver make the transition even sweeter. Here’s where to see the most vibrant fall colours in and around Vancouver this year.
Stanley Park
Vancouver’s first and largest urban park is a great place to start, in our opinion. Known for its iconic seawall and year-round greenery, you can bet it’s a must-see for a fall stroll on a sunny day. We suggest starting at Second Beach and heading to Third Beach for a relaxing and colourful stroll!
Queen Elizabeth Park
During cherry blossom and fall foliage season, Queen Elizabeth Park always offers scenic views. Admire the changing colors as you stroll through the beautiful gardens, and be sure to capture a moment outside the Bloedel Conservatory for postcard-worthy views of the city and mountains.
Or : 4600 Cambie Street
Burnaby Mountain Park
Burnaby Mountain Park offers the best of both worlds for fall. You’ll get to admire all the foliage as you hike, and then you’ll be treated to one of the best views once you reach the top. Don’t feel like climbing this fall? Don’t worry, there’s parking right next to the lookout.
Or : 100 Centennial Road, Burnaby
Nitobe Memorial Garden
While UBC’s beautiful green campus is worth a visit in its entirety at this time of year, the Nitobe Memorial Garden is worth a visit on its own. The Japanese garden setting transforms into a sea of fall colours and is perfect when you need to immerse yourself in a quiet part of the city.
Or : 1895 Lower Mall, University Endowment Grounds
Price: $7 for admission
VanDusen Botanical Garden
Another classic spot, VanDusen is a dream to visit in the fall. There are Harvest Days weekends to explore and a wider range of plants to admire year-round. During the fall months, visitors are immersed in fall colors, and can experience Eastern North American trees and Ginkgos, Autumn Crocuses, Fatsias, Rudbeckias, Asters and Hydrangeas, depending on the blooming calendar.
Or : 5251 Oak Street
Price: $12 for admission
Trout Lake
Trout Lake (and by extension John Hendry Park) is a 27-acre urban oasis that offers incredible lakeside walking, and the photos speak for themselves. Mountain views and colorful foliage, all right here in the city – what more could you ask for?!
Or : 3300 Victoria Drive
Grouse Mountain
Grouse Mountain offers the ultimate view of Vancouver from the air. Sure, it can be a challenge to get there, but you’ll be rewarded with iconic views of Vancouver, the ocean, and the rest of the Lower Mainland.
Or : 6400 Nancy Greene Road
Lighthouse Park
For our final pick, we went with West Vancouver’s Lighthouse Park, which is also a great place to stargaze. This beautiful lookout is at the end of a beautiful forest trail that offers gorgeous fall colours. For this pick, we recommend packing a picnic and enjoying a late lunch while you take it all in.
Or : 4902, way of the beacons
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