All of you floral lovers – this one’s for you! It’s officially the time of year where the sun sets later, days are getting warmer, and incredible floral festivals are in full swing. Here are two incredible tulip festivals you can explore over the weekend in the warm spring weather.
Image courtesy of Chilliwack Tulip Festival
Chilliwack Tulip Festival
Launched in 2006, the Chilliwack Tulip Festival is the first attraction of its kind in the Fraser Valley. Wander the designated pathways through 7 million tulips to brighten your view, along with plenty of aromatic hyacinths and double daffodils. Click here to book your tickets now! Tickets will be sold by the 1 and 1/2 hour time slots. Please select your date to see available times and corresponding prices. General pricing is listed below and can also be found in detail on their website.
Weekends
- Infant 0-2: Free
- Child 3-12: $12 advance/$17 day-of
- Senior 65+: $15 advance / $20 day-of
- General Admission: $20 advance / $25 day-of
Tickets are available online only for the 2023 season and are non-refundable and non-transferable.
P.S. While you’re there you can also book a photographer to capture beautiful memories for you and your loved ones. Photographers Courtney Healey, Hannah VanWerkhoven, and Janessa Langbroek are offering mini-sessions at the festival throughout this season!
Abbotsford Tulip Festival
Next up we have the Abbotsford Tulip Festival, presented by Lakeland flowers – one of the largest tulip displays in Canada. With over 5 million tulips in bloom spanning 27 acres, Lakeland Flowers offers over 70 varieties in all shapes and colours.
Tickets will be available for purchase online 7 days in advance and prices range from $8 – $25. You can receive a discount for purchasing your ticket online 1+ days in advance! Kids 3 and under visit for free!
Fun facts:
Their Double tulips, also known as peony tulips, have large full blooms with extra petals. While most tulips have a single layer of petals, double tulips have multiple layers of petals that give them their characteristic fluffy, peony-like appearance.
Our Fringe tulips have naturally frayed edges to their petals. The frilled petals give these tulips a more wistful appearance. See if you can find the striking Double Fringed varieties amongst our tulips – they have both the multilayered petals and fringed edges! And for the extra eagle-eyed tulip spotter out there, they have one Parrot variety of tulip, La Courtine Parrot, which sports flamboyant, yellow, wavey petals with highlights of red and green.