When Do the Tulips Bloom Near Vancouver?

Tulip season in the Fraser Valley typically runs from mid-April through early May, though it shifts a bit each year depending on weather. Most festivals don’t announce their exact opening dates until a few weeks before the blooms hit peak — so it’s worth following each venue on Instagram for real-time updates. Generally speaking, plan for late April as your sweet spot for full bloom.

Dog-Friendly Tulip Fields Near Vancouver

1. Maan Farms Tulip Forest

Maan Farms is home to Canada’s first — and only — tulip forest, and it’s as magical as it sounds. Instead of flat rows of flowers, you’re wandering through woodland trails where tulips bloom between the trees, leading you to a whimsical Giant Teapot House that’s basically designed for Instagram. It’s a genuinely unique experience you won’t find anywhere else in the country.

The catch for dog parents: dogs are only permitted on designated Dog Days, which are scattered throughout the season (check the calendar on their website for specific dates). On those days, your leashed pup is welcome to join you through the forest trails. Tickets start at $19.50 online and it’s about a one-hour drive from Vancouver.

Good to know: The farm also has a winery, ice cream, and a full food menu — so you can easily make a whole afternoon of it.

790 McKenzie Rd, Abbotsford, BC | VIEW WEBSITE

2. Abbotsford Tulip Festival at Lakeland Flowers

This Abbotsford Tulip Festival at Lakeland Flowers is run by a Dutch family with deep roots in the Netherlands, and it shows. The fields are thoughtfully designed with 35+ acres of tulips, meadow flowers, peonies, and lavender — plus stunning views of Mount Baker on a clear day. There’s a hay bale playground for kids, food trucks, and early-access sunrise tickets for photographers.

Dogs are explicitly welcome here: “Fur babies are welcome. We simply ask that your dog remains on leash at all times and that you clean up after them.” The 2026 season runs April 13 through July 1, open daily from 6:00 am to 8:30 pm. Free onsite parking.

Good to know: They offer both low-bloom and high-bloom ticket pricing, so if you want the full wow factor, hold out for high bloom (usually late April).

3663 Marion Rd, Abbotsford, BC | VIEW WEBSITE

3. Botanica Tulip Festival

Formerly known as the Chilliwack Tulip Festival, Botanica has been running since 2017 and has grown into one of the Fraser Valley’s most beloved spring events. The 13-acre site features 1.5 million bulbs across 59 varieties of tulips, with food trucks, photo ops, and jaw-dropping mountain views as your backdrop.

Botanica is pet-friendly, welcoming leashed dogs throughout the grounds. The 2026 festival dates are TBC — check their website and Instagram for updates as April approaches. Tickets are available online in advance.

41310 Royalwood Drive, Chilliwack, BC | VIEW WEBSITE

4. Harrison Tulip Festival

If you want to go big, this is the one. The Harrison Tulip Festival spans 45 acres with 14 million tulips — and it was named the world’s most Instagrammable tulip farm at the World Tulip Summit in the Netherlands in 2024. The festival has found its permanent home on a 109-acre working farm in the Harrison River Valley, about 1 hour 40 minutes from Vancouver.

Dogs are not just tolerated here — they’re celebrated. The festival explicitly states: “We love dogs and all animals! We’re big pet people. And we always set up a drink station near the food trucks.” Just keep your pup leashed and clean up after them. There are also food trucks, live music events, a farm shop, and photo ops galore.

2026 Hours: Monday–Friday 10am–6:30pm; Saturday–Sunday 8am–6:30pm. Sunrise openings at 6am on select weekends in April and May. Tickets: $17 online (advance), $20 at the gate (general adult).

5039 Lougheed Highway, Agassiz, BC | VIEW WEBSITE

5. Greendale Acres Sweet Spring Flower Festival

Greendale Acres is a family farm with Dutch heritage and a passion for thoughtful garden design — their tulip gardens are inspired by the famous Keukenhof gardens of Holland. The 2026 theme is “Heart of the Country,” celebrating time outdoors and moments shared with family. Over 120,000 bulbs are planted each year, and the festival runs from March 27 through May 3, 2026.

Dogs are always welcome on a leash here — no special dog days, no restrictions. Just show up with your pup and enjoy. The farm also has baby animals, a giant jumping pillow, a u-pick flower field, and a concession with ice cream and flatbread pizza. Admission: $16/person Thursday–Sunday; $17 during Easter events.

41905 Yale Road West, Chilliwack, BC | VIEW WEBSITE

6. Stanley Park — Vancouver (Free!)

If you’d rather skip the drive and stay in the city, Stanley Park is a beautiful (and free) option for spring flowers. The park’s gardens come alive with tulips and spring blooms each April, and leashed dogs are welcome on all trails throughout the park. There’s also a designated off-leash area near the tennis courts if your pup needs a run.

It’s not a dedicated tulip festival, but the combination of ocean views, towering trees, and spring flowers makes for a genuinely lovely outing — especially on a sunny April morning.

Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC | VIEW WEBSITE

Where to Stay: A Dog-Friendly Boutique Hotel in Vancouver

The Loden Hotel

1177 Melville Street, Vancouver, BC | BOOK NOW

If you’re making a weekend of it, The Loden is the place to stay. This 77-room boutique hotel in Coal Harbour has been the #1 hotel in Vancouver on TripAdvisor since 2020, holds a MICHELIN Key Award, and has welcomed over 4,000 furry guests through its doors. The hotel genuinely loves dogs — they provide a pet basket and food and water bowls in your room, and the Coal Harbour location puts you within easy reach of Stanley Park for morning walks.

Pets are welcome with a fee of CAD $50 per pet per week. The hotel’s award-winning Tableau Bar Bistro is right in the lobby for dinner after a long day in the tulip fields.

Raise a Glass: A Dog-Friendly Brewery in the Fraser Valley

Field House Brewing Co. — Abbotsford

2281 W Railway St, Abbotsford, BC | VIEW WEBSITE

After a morning in the tulip fields, Field House Brewing is the perfect place to decompress. This East Abbotsford brewery has a beautiful outdoor beer lawn and patio where leashed dogs are warmly welcomed — it’s been confirmed dog-friendly by BringFido and is a local favourite listed by Tourism Abbotsford as a top dog-friendly spot in the city.

Field House has been “purveyors of the good life” since 2016, with a rotating tap list that includes crushable ales, experimental IPAs, and funky barrel-aged sours. They also have a farm-to-table canteen program and host regular live music nights. It’s the kind of place where you can pull up a picnic table, let your pup settle in the shade, and order another round without anyone rushing you out.

Tips for Visiting Tulip Fields with Your Dog

• Check dog policies before you go. Each festival has slightly different rules — some welcome dogs every day, others only on designated dog days (like Maan Farms). Always verify on the festival’s website before making the drive.
• Bring water and a collapsible bowl. The Fraser Valley in April can be surprisingly warm, especially if you’re walking through open fields. Keep your pup hydrated.
• Wear muddy-day shoes. BC spring means rain, and tulip fields mean mud. This applies to both you and your dog’s paws.
• Go early on weekends. The popular festivals — especially Harrison and Lakeland — can get crowded by mid-morning on weekends. An early start means better light for photos and a calmer experience for your dog.
• Keep your dog on leash at all times. Every festival requires it, and for good reason — there are often farm animals nearby, and the flower beds are fragile.
• Book tickets in advance. Most festivals offer a $2–$3 discount for online advance purchase, and popular weekend time slots can sell out.

Let’s Go See Some Tulips!

Spring in the Fraser Valley is genuinely one of the best things about living near Vancouver, and the fact that so many of these festivals welcome dogs makes it even better. Whether you’re making a quick day trip to Abbotsford or turning it into a full weekend at the Harrison Tulip Festival, your pup is going to have an absolutely great time wandering through the flowers with you.

Just remember to check the bloom updates as April approaches — the flowers don’t wait for anyone, and the window for peak bloom is shorter than you’d think. Happy adventuring!