Over a million tulips are blooming at reimagined Chilliwack festival this spring
After a long winter, it’s time to take in rows and rows of colourful flowers to brighten your mood and get inspired for spring.
Luckily for us, the Botanica Tulip Festival is kicking off in mid-April, with over a million bulbs ready to bloom throughout the season.
Previously known as The Chilliwack Tulip Festival, Botanica is a newly reimagined floral experience stretching across 13 acres in the Fraser Valley. Flower fans can check it out on the tentative opening date of April 12.
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There will be 59 unique varieties of tulips to discover at the 2024 Botanica Tulip Festival, found at the same location as previous years. There will also be plenty of fun photo ops along the garden paths.
Previous tulip festivals featured swing sets, viewing platforms, an antique horse cart, and even a 1950s Morris convertible that you can take photos with.
Botanica Tulip Festival/Submitted
Guests are also invited to bring some of the spring blooms home with them via Upick. Each kind of tulip can bloom at a different time, so expect different fields to be in bloom at different times. Over 1.5 million bulbs are being planted for the event.
There will be a lineup of rotating food trucks such as Palm Cafe Truck and Urban Wood Fired Pizza. Guests can even ride a ferris wheel on site, then pop by the shop to pick up treats, tulips, gardening supplies, and more.
Botanica Tulip Festival/Submitted
“We’re thrilled to invite both locals and tourists to experience the beauty of our tulip fields and the legacy of our family farm,” said Jen Giesbrecht, co-owner and co-operator of Botanica Tulip Festival, in a release. “Botanica holds a special place in our hearts, and we can’t wait to share it with everyone.”
Botanica Tulip Festival
When: Tentative opening date of April 12 to Mid-May 2024
Time: 9 am to 7 pm (weekdays), 5 am to 7 pm (weekends)
Where: 41310 Yale Road, Chilliwack
Tickets: Tickets start at $12 for adults and free for children 4 years and under. Purchase online
With files from Sarah Anderson
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