Ontario Street & East 11th Avenue
As soon as October arrives, the maple leaves on this avenue start to slowly turn red. By late October, this is the best time to enjoy the view, with the streets filled with red leaves as spectacular as a fiery sunset. This avenue is hailed as the most beautiful maple leaf avenue in Vancouver and is a must-visit spot for many photography enthusiasts to capture the red leaves every year. The color of the maple leaves here sometimes varies; instead of a mesmerizing deep red, they are lighter in color with a hint of pink, making them even more delicate and charming.
On Sperling Ave, on the side of Deer Lake Park in Burnaby, the maple leaves here turn fiery red every autumn, creating a breathtaking scene. Every year, many tourists come here specifically to admire the red maples, watch the falling leaves, and enjoy the autumn scenery. The maple leaves here are a dark red, and from a distance, the entire park looks like a sea of red. In addition, there is a tranquil lake in the center of the park. On a sunny day, bring your friends and family, admire the maple leaves, and then rent a small boat to row on the lake. It will be a wonderful and peaceful day.
Trout Lake Park
Trout Lake Park is a very popular upscale location; the tranquil Trout Lake and numerous recreational activities create a unique environment for this park. The lakeside beach and wildlife habitat almost make you forget that this park is right in the city. In autumn, driving slowly into the Trout Lake parking lot is a visual delight. The tall red maple trees on both sides of the road write a romantic autumn story for you, and other trees in the park change colors as autumn arrives, making the lakeside vibrant with warm golden and bright red hues.
Burnaby Public Library
Burnaby Library is located near Crystal Mall. The Burnaby Library, which attracts many Chinese people, also has many stunning maple trees in late October each year. Often, in the mornings, you can see many elderly women dancing in the square, exercising while enjoying the beautiful scenery. In late October, the maple leaves here turn a brilliant fiery red, making for a spectacular sight.
VanDusen Botanical Garden
VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver is one of the most iconic and largest botanical gardens in Canada. Covering 55 acres, it boasts over 7,500 plant species from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, including rare varieties such as Himalayan birch and blue poppies. In spring, the garden is adorned with cherry blossoms and tulips, creating a vibrant display of flowers. In late autumn, the garden is equally stunning with its red foliage, making it a must-visit spot for photography enthusiasts.
Patterson Station
Patterson Station is a SkyTrain Expo Line station in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. In October, the maple leaves near Patterson Station are always a sight to behold. It is also very close to Central Park, just across the road, so after enjoying the maple leaves, you can take a walk in Central Park.
Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island is located in the southwestern corner of British Columbia, Canada. The island is approximately 460 kilometers long, 50-80 kilometers wide, and covers an area of 31,285 square kilometers. It is the largest island on the west coast of North America and the 43rd largest island in the world, as well as the 11th largest island in Canada. In the autumn, the unparalleled scenery of the red leaves attracts numerous tourists. Besides driving, you can also choose to take a seaplane to enjoy the spectacular views.
Queen Elizabeth Park is an urban park located in Vancouver. The park is 152 meters above sea level, making it the highest point in Vancouver. Covering an area of 52.78 hectares, the park attracts 6 million visitors annually, making it the second most visited park in Vancouver after Stanley Park. The maple leaves here change color about a week later than those in Deer Lake Park, but the variety of maple trees is much greater, and the period for viewing the autumn foliage is also longer.
Butchart Gardens
Butchart Gardens is a floral display garden located in Brentwood Bay, Central Saanich, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, about 23 kilometers north of the provincial capital, Victoria. The garden was formerly a limestone quarry and covers an area of 5.26 hectares. In addition to the abundance of flowers, the red maple scenery in autumn is also a major attraction, making it one of the top ten places to view maple leaves in Vancouver. Walking along the paths and enjoying the beautiful scenery is truly a great pleasure.
Campbell Valley Regional Park
Campbell Valley Regional Park covers an area of 535 hectares (1400 acres) and is close to the US-Canada border. The park offers a variety of facilities, including a visitor center, wildlife garden, old orchard picnic area, and campsites. The park's trails are shared by visitors and horseback riders. Those who love sports come here to enjoy the maple leaves and will also gain a rare outdoor experience.
Spend a leisurely afternoon at Stanley Park, where 400 hectares of pristine rainforest embrace the long coastline. This park feels especially 'luxurious' amidst the bustling city center. In the gentle sunlight, whether you stroll along the Stanley Park Seawall or walk through the forest trails, you will be greeted by vibrant autumn colors along the way.
Sylvia Hotel
Don't miss the Sylvia Hotel along the way. This old building from 1912 has square walls covered with Virginia creeper. When autumn arrives, the dense leaves turn from green to red, enveloping the hotel like a layer of red clouds, adding a touch of legendary charm.
