Harrison Tulip Festival Opens April 10

Each spring, the Fraser Valley transforms into a patchwork of colour – but nowhere is the season more vividly on display than at the Harrison Tulip Festival. Opening April 10 in Agassiz, this annual celebration of blooms invites visitors to step into a landscape where millions of flowers stretch toward the horizon.

Spanning 45 acres, the festival is the largest of its kind in Canada, showcasing more than 14 million blooms, including tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths. With 150 varieties of tulips planted across the fields, the experience is anything but static. As different flowers reach their peak at different times, between 20 and 30 acres are in full bloom at any given moment – ensuring that no two visits are quite the same.

The festival’s roots run deep in the region. Presented by the Onos family – pioneers of British Columbia’s original tulip festival – it marks its 20th year in 2026. “My family and I are excited to welcome guests to the fields for what marks our family’s 20th annual tulip festival,” says founder Kate Onos-Gilbert. “We plan to make this milestone year our biggest and best yet.”

Beyond the sweeping fields, the festival offers a range of experiences designed to encourage visitors to linger. A four-acre Show Garden highlights curated tulip displays, while the Night Garden – held on select evenings – transforms the space into an illuminated floral experience. For those looking to get hands-on, the Bloom Bar allows guests to create their own bouquets or flower crowns, and workshops, including a new hyacinth mosaic session, offer creative ways to connect with the blooms.

Food and relaxation are part of the draw as well. Three food trucks, including the newly introduced Dutch Wagon, serve up casual fare inspired by the Netherlands’ tulip heritage. Visitors can also take part in sunrise or sunset yoga and pilates sessions set among the flowers, or simply unwind in open gathering spaces with yard games scattered throughout the grounds.

Getting there has also become easier for urban visitors. A new shuttle service from the City of Lougheed Shopping Centre in Burnaby offers round-trip transportation on select dates, making the festival accessible for those travelling from Metro Vancouver without a car.

Located at 5039 Lougheed Highway, the festival is an easy and scenic drive east through the Fraser Valley via Highway 1 or 7. Once there, visitors will find free parking adjacent to the fields, with thoughtful measures in place to protect the farmland.

The festival runs daily from April 10 through at least May 3, with weekday hours from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and extended weekend hours beginning at sunrise. Admission ranges from $10 to $25, depending on age and timing, while special events and workshops are priced separately.

For those seeking a quintessential spring outing in British Columbia, the Harrison Tulip Festival offers more than just a photo opportunity – it’s a chance to immerse yourself in the colour, scent, and simple joy of the season at its peak.