Guide to Tulips Festivals in Canada

Day Trip Itinerary

Sharing with you the Tulip Festival I attended last April, 2023 in Chilliwack, BC

🌷 7:00 AM - Drove to the Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal (30 mins. drive from Victoria)

🌷 8:00 AM - Boarded in Ferry going to Tsawwassen Terminal (takes 1.5 hours, option to have brunch or heavy breakfast during the ride)

🌷 9:30 AM - Arriving in Tsawwassen Terminal (10-15 mins walk to the parking)

🌷 10:00 AM - Start driving to Chilliwack via Trans-Canada Highway (longest highway in the world; takes about 2 hours drive, depending on the traffic)

🌷 12:00 PM - Arrived in Chilliwack Tulips Festival, registration and entrance

🌷 12:15 PM - Lunch (Food trucks available inside, also tables and chairs with roof near the souvenir shop inside)

🌷 1:00 PM - Start walking through the flower fields, and photo ops with the props

🌷 3:00 PM - Drive back to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal (2 hours)

🌷 5:00 PM - Boarded in Ferry to Swartz Bay Terminal (takes about 1.5 hour, can have dinner on board)

🌷 6:45 PM - Drive back to Victoria, BC

Places to Celebrate Tulips Festivals in Canada

Locations of Tulip Festivals in Canada (there's more than one location, I was surprised too! I thought that there's only maple trees here):

Chilliwack Farms & Festivals

@travelledbybee

This place has mountain range's view which complements the fields of tulips. They also have swings, bicycle stand, benches, and more for taking photos with. Entrance fee costs 18 CAD, but pre-booking is 13 CAD as of April 2023.

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Abbotsford Lakeland Flowers

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This one is the nearest to Vancouver, BC or west coast part of Canada. This is also having cheaper entrance fee. Supposed to visit this place after the Chilliwack because it's just 8.2 KM away, however, the rain started pouring that day, making our shoes covered with dirt. Entrance fee costs 8 CAD to 15 CAD for adults (age 13-64), 5 CAD to 10 CAD for children (age 3-12) and seniors (age 65+). Children ages 3 under are free.

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Canadian Tulip Festival

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I haven't been here, but this one is for those who are nearer to east coast of Canada. There were many other tulips places in Ontario as well.

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Reason why Canada has Tulip Festivals

To educate future generations of Canadians about the cost of freedom, the importance of international friendship, and the meaning behind the Gift of Tulips.  (source: https://tulipfestival.ca)

Canadian Tulip Legacy - Canadian Tulip Festival

tulipfestival.ca

Tips

🌷 Perfect treat for mother's day, all Tulips are in full bloomed by that time

🌷 Book your tickets a day ahead for possible discounts (saved 5 CAD, from 18 CAD pp to 13 CAD pp as of April 2023; price may vary, refer to their websites for latest update)

Chilliwack Tulip Festival Site

harrisonsunflowerfest.com

🌷 Check the current field update pre-booking in their social media

🌷 Before booking, check the weather forecast to fully enjoy the day without much dirt on the foot wear

🌷 Staying overnight is better than day trips to feel more relaxed (optional , but recommended)