Your guide to the best cherry blossom spots in and around Victoria (PHOTOS)

Spring is just around the corner—we promise!

As the weather warms up, Victoria’s most beautiful floral phenomenon is in bloom: pink cherry and plum blossoms flourish the streets with a vibrant wave of colour.

For those in search of their own special spot, the City of Victoria currently features an interactive map showcasing where all these trees and their dates of blossom. 

For now, we’ve chosen some of our favourite spots around town to see the blooms.

From February through March, the trees are in full bloom, so don’t wait, get out there and take in this glorious sight.

Typically, you’ll find the darker blossoms blooming throughout February and March, and light pink usually bloom from April to May.

Without further ado, here’s a list compiled of our favourite cherry blossom-viewing spots in and around Victoria:

Downtown

Fifth Street from above Finlayson Street

View Street at Ormond Street

Quadra Street

Wharf Street 

James Bay

Yates and Government Street

Fairfield/Rockland

Howe Street at Faithful Street

Quadra/Hillside

Thunderbird Park – downtown Victoria

Superior at Oswego

Store Street

Montreal Street at Kingston

Avalon Road at Government Street

Fan Tan Alley, Chinatown

Government at Fisgard – Chinatown