Fall Foliage Strolls in Vancouver

Enjoy the crisp fall air and gorgeous autumn colours as you walk around Vancouver. Grab your coziest sweater and a cup of coffee, then head out on one of these fall foliage strolls.

Stanley Park

The Stanley Park seawall is a gorgeous destination year-round. The 10 km loop has incredible views of the ocean, city skyline, and North Shore Mountains. In the fall, the trees turn vibrant shades of yellow, red, and gold. Look for the best fall colours near Lost Lagoon, the Vancouver Rowing Club and the Totem Poles. Make a short detour to Stanley Park Brewing for craft beer and snacks. They have great chowder if you need to warm up.

English Bay

Go for a wander along Beach Avenue in English Bay. The huge maples, linden trees, and European Hornbeam trees lining the street light up with fall colours. Be sure to stop outside the iconic Sylvia Hotel. The exterior is covered in Virginia creeper that turns deep burgundy each fall. Time your visit for sunset to enjoy beautiful golden light.

VanDusen Botanical Garden

VanDusen Botanical Garden sprawls across 22.29 hectares in the heart of Vancouver. While the garden is awash in blooms in spring and summer, fall brings its own colours as the sugar maple, ginkgo, and bald cypress trees turn gold and crimson. With paths crisscrossing the garden, it's a great place to ramble and take in the splendour of the season.

University of British Columbia

Head to the University of British Columbia campus on the western side of Vancouver to experience beautiful autumn leaves. The stone buildings and tree-lined boulevards give the campus an East Coast feel. You'll find some of the best colours along Main Mall. Be sure to visit Nitobe Memorial Garden at the northwest corner of the campus. This classical Japanese garden was designed to highlight the passing seasons and features sinuous Japanese maple trees that turn scarlet in fall.

Trout Lake

East Vancouver's Trout Lake is a wonderful place for a fall stroll. Follow the path around the lake to admire the reflections of the changing leaves in the still water. Don't miss the glowing gold leaves of the European Beech trees lining East 19th Avenue at the south end of the park. After your stroll, walk a few blocks to nearby Commercial Drive to grab a coffee at one of the independent cafes or browse the boutiques.

Kits Point

Kitsilano is one of Vancouver's prettiest neighbourhoods with lots of leafy streets to stroll down. Head to Hadden Park at Kits Point for some of the best autumn colours. Extend your walk along Kitsilano Beach, then visit one of the cafes on Cornwall Avenue or Yew Street for coffee and pastries.

Queen Elizabeth Park

Queen Elizabeth Park has an abundance of fall foliage. The contrast of the red and gold deciduous trees against the green of the conifers is stunning. You can also find a few larch trees on the northwest side of the park near Cambie Street. The needles of these unique conifers turn gold each fall. Be sure to follow the paths to the viewpoint at the top of the park near Seasons in the Park restaurant. From there, you can gaze down at the city and marvel at the fall colours lining the surrounding streets.