Vancouver, Washingtoncherry blossoms
at Fort Vancouver's Japanese Castaways' Memorial
Out of season: the next cherry blossoms season is in 2027.
Right now in Vancouver · September
154days to the next cherry blossoms seasonusually from March
Next 7 days
No frost, strong wind or heavy rain in the forecast.
National Weather Service forecast, issued Mon 2:41 PM (Eastern). Frost: a low of 36°F or less; wind: 20 mph or more; rain: 60% chance or more.
The six stages to peak
Green buds: not yet; Florets visible: not yet; Extension of florets: not yet; Peduncle elongation: not yet; Puffy white: not yet; Peak bloom: not yet.
Where to see it: Japanese Castaways' Memorial. Ringed by cherry trees; a short gravel path from the visitor center.
How we know
National Park Service, Fort Vancouver: Japanese Castaways' Memorial (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28) · National Weather Service forecast and alerts (opens in a new tab) (Sep 28)
Questions people ask
Is it blooming in Vancouver right now?
Not now: the cherry blossoms season is over for this year. The next one starts in about 154 days (usually from March).
When can I visit the memorial?
Every day from dawn to dusk: it's outdoors, near the Fort Vancouver Visitor Center at 1501 E Evergreen Blvd.Source: National Park Service, Fort Vancouver: Japanese Castaways' Memorial ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, on a leash no longer than 6 feet, and pick up after it.Source: National Park Service, Fort Vancouver: Japanese Castaways' Memorial ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Who does the memorial remember?
Otokichi, Kyukichi and Iwakichi, three Japanese sailors who drifted fourteen months across the Pacific and reached Fort Vancouver in the 1830s.Source: National Park Service, Fort Vancouver: Japanese Castaways' Memorial ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Where are the best spots in Vancouver?
Japanese Castaways' Memorial: ringed by cherry trees; a short gravel path from the visitor center.