Millions of tulips will soon bloom in Abbotsford for dazzling spring festival

One of the country’s premiere tulip festivals will soon bloom in the Fraser Valley, and the natural beauty is definitely worth the drive from Vancouver.

Lakeland Farms’ annual Abbotsford Tulip Festival is slated to open to visitors on Saturday, April 5, kicking off a months-long celebration of everything floral.

The highly anticipated springtime event features a gargantuan garden with over 100 varieties of stunning tulips spread over 35 acres.

 

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“Our favourite time of year is approaching and we are excited to connect with everyone again,” said Nick Warmerdam, owner of Lakeland Flowers, in a release.” “We have some new photo opportunities along with bringing back fan favourites.”

The Abbotsford Tulip Festival features kilometres of walking trails and specialty varietals like fringe tulips and double tulips that have been imported from Holland, and a legacy tulip named after Peter Warmerdam, Nick’s father.

Bring a camera with you as the fields will have photo ops, including bicycles, baby grand pianos, and giant klompen (Dutch wooden shoes). On select nights during the fest, guests can enjoy live music with local pianists as well as live painting on April 26 and May 3.

Lakeland Farms

New this year are four golden pathways photo opportunities that are sure to brighten up your day as well as the schoenen winkel (Dutch shoe store).

Visitors can pack their own picnic and purchase fresh-cut tulips to bring home with them. There will also be food trucks on site seven days a week to keep you fueled for the floral adventure.

Lakeland Farms

May and June will feature over 30 acres of peonies, lupins, meadow flowers, and lavender at Lakeland Flowers. And while details have not yet been announced, the farm is also well known for its summer flower fest with over 40 acres of sunflowers. So stay tuned for more information.

Abbotsford Tulip Festival

When: April 5 (tentative) until May 11, 2025
Where: 3663 Marion Rd, Abbotsford
Tickets: Tiered pricing options for weekdays and weekends. On sale one week before festival opens, purchase online