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As the spring season approaches, there is no better time to explore new places and enjoy the blooming flowers and longer days.
Credit: Butchart Gardens
To provide some inspiration for a spring trip, Premier Inn, a British hotel chain, has analyzed thousands of TripAdvisor reviews to discover the most beautiful spring destinations across the globe. The results showcase the top 15 ‘spring sights’ worldwide and highlight the USA as the best country to visit for a spring trip, with eight American locations making the list. The analysis reveals that New York City’s Central Park is the ultimate spring destination, with over 2,300 ‘Spring’ mentions on TripAdvisor.
The Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island ranked an impressive number seven on the global list.
Premier Inn also analyzed locations in Canada and says Butchart Gardens, Stanley Park, Montreal Botanic Gardens, Toronto’s High Park and Beacon Hill Park in Victoria are the most beautiful spring destinations in the country.
1. Butchart Gardens – Brentwood Bay, BC
Butchart Gardens in Spring is a magnificent sight to behold. As the snow melts away, the gardens burst into life with an explosion of colour and fragrances. The tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths bloom in brilliant shades of pink, purple, yellow, and red, filling the air with their sweet scent. The park has 88 varieties of daffodils, 185 varieties of tulip bulbs and 60,000 assorted bulbs of Hyacinth, Crocus, Scilla and Muscari. The Japanese Garden comes alive with cherry blossoms, and the Italian Garden boasts a sea of bright pansies.
2. Stanley Park – Vancouver, BC
As the winter frost fades away, Stanley Park transforms into a lush, green paradise. The vibrant cherry blossom trees line the pathways and create a stunning backdrop for photos. The park’s beautiful seawall trail is perfect for walking, cycling, or rollerblading, and offers spectacular views of the North Shore mountains and Burrard Inlet.
3. Jardin botanique de Montréal – Montreal, QC
The Montreal Botanic Garden’s over 22,000 plant species burst into life with vibrant displays of colours and textures. The Lilac Garden bursts into colour late spring, while the Japanese Garden, in particular, is a must-see with its blooming cherry blossom trees and serene koi ponds. Visitors can also explore the Alpine Garden, featuring plants from high altitudes, and the Native Garden showcasing Canada’s diverse flora.
4. High Park, Toronto
High Park in Toronto boasts over 400 acres of natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna. In spring, the park comes alive with blooming cherry blossom trees, creating a stunning pink and white canopy. Normally during cherry blossom season, a trackless train takes visitors on a 30-minute scenic ride through the park.
5. Beacon Hill Park – Victoria, BC
Beacon Hill Park in Victoria covers over 200 acres and is home to many native plants and wildlife species. In the spring, the park comes alive with vibrant colours and beautiful scents. Visitors can admire the blooming tulips and daffodils, as well as the stunning cherry blossoms that line the park’s paths. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the gardens, admiring the vibrant displays, and perhaps even catch a glimpse of the resident peacocks showing off their colorful feathers.
