Chilliwack Tulip Festival Tour from Vancouver
A million tulips and an 1827 trading post, in one day.
Every spring, the Chilliwack Tulip Festival, Canada's largest tulip festival, paints the Fraser Valley with millions of blooms, and this 8-hour tour from Vancouver is the easiest way to see it. Held annually from mid-April to early May, the festival is paired with a guided visit to Fort Langley National Historic Site, birthplace of British Columbia and a hub of the fur-trade era. Chilliwack, a city in the Fraser Valley east of Vancouver, is surrounded by mountains and rivers and known for its agricultural heritage. Hotel pick-up near Canada Place, small groups, guides in English and Spanish.
Overview
Highlights
- Walk through endless rows of tulips at Canada's largest tulip festival, a photographer's paradise
- Guided tour of Fort Langley National Historic Site: gold panning, blacksmithing and fur-trade history
- Seasonal exclusive: mid-April to early May only, when the Fraser Valley fields are in full bloom
Itinerary
- 1
Fort Langley
1.5 hoursA trading post founded in 1827 by the Hudson's Bay Company. A guided walk through the restored buildings, blacksmithing and coopering demonstrations, and a chance to try gold panning.
- 2
Chilliwack Tulip Festival
3 hoursFull fields of tulips across dozens of varieties, photo spots, a local growers' market, and activities for the whole family.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Chilliwack Tulip Festival?
From mid-April to early May each year, depending on the bloom. Book early. It's the most popular spring event near Vancouver.
Is there a tulip festival near Vancouver?
Yes, the Chilliwack Tulip Festival in the Fraser Valley, about 100 km east of Vancouver, is Canada's largest. This tour includes round-trip transportation.
What else does the tour include besides the tulips?
A 90-minute guided visit to Fort Langley National Historic Site, with live demonstrations and gold panning.
Seasonal availability
This tour only runs on certain dates each year. Message us and we'll confirm availability, price, and next steps.
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