{"id":19868,"date":"2021-04-11T08:44:56","date_gmt":"2021-04-11T15:44:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/?p=19868"},"modified":"2022-03-12T13:50:30","modified_gmt":"2022-03-12T21:50:30","slug":"2021-vancouver-cherry-blossom-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/2021-vancouver-cherry-blossom-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Ways to (Virtually) Experience Vancouver&#8217;s Cherry Blossom Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival has gone digital again for 2021. Enjoy the blossoms and one of Vancouver&#8217;s most beloved events from wherever you are.<\/p>\n<p>I love when April rolls around because it means it&#8217;s time for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vcbf.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival<\/a> (VCBF). It makes my heart happy that the cherry blossoms are so beloved in Vancouver that we have an annual festival dedicated to <em>sakura<\/em> trees. But necessary physical distancing means the festival pivoted to an online format for a second year. <strong>Because we need to stay local and stay safe.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Did you know?<\/strong> Many of Vancouver\u2019s <strong>40,000+<\/strong> cherry trees originated as gifts from Japan. The cherry blossom festival was created as a way to express gratitude and celebrate the beauty and joy they bring to Vancouverites.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>To give everyone their cherry blossom fix, the VCBF has revamped their events so Vancouverites and others can experience <em>hanami<\/em> (the Japanese word for cherry blossom viewing) in digital form or \u2014 for locals \u2014 at a distance. Here are some crafty ways to enjoy this year&#8217;s festival locally (or from wherever you are) on the BC Ale Trail.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-19984\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-Spring-Newsletter-Victoria-BC-Ale-Trail-1024x683.jpeg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Cherry blossoms BC Ale Trail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-Spring-Newsletter-Victoria-BC-Ale-Trail-1024x683.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-Spring-Newsletter-Victoria-BC-Ale-Trail-300x200.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-Spring-Newsletter-Victoria-BC-Ale-Trail-768x512.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-Spring-Newsletter-Victoria-BC-Ale-Trail-756x504.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 756w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-Spring-Newsletter-Victoria-BC-Ale-Trail-1134x756.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1134w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-Spring-Newsletter-Victoria-BC-Ale-Trail-500x333.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-Spring-Newsletter-Victoria-BC-Ale-Trail.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=384&amp;ssl=1 384w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-Spring-Newsletter-Victoria-BC-Ale-Trail.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-Spring-Newsletter-Victoria-BC-Ale-Trail.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-Spring-Newsletter-Victoria-BC-Ale-Trail.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=3840&amp;ssl=1 3840w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/1-Spring-Newsletter-Victoria-BC-Ale-Trail.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=5760&amp;ssl=1 5760w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Raise a glass to the cherry blossoms at the &#8216;Sakura at Home&#8217; Online Gala<\/h3>\n<p>The VCBF has morphed its annual gala into an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vcbf.ca\/community-event\/sakura-at-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">online event<\/a> on April 25th. Hosted by local media personalities, the ticket price for this online event features incredible menu selections to be delivered right to Vancouverite doors. With supporting local in mind, I connected with our own Joe Wiebe for some beer pairing suggestions to enjoy your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vcbf.ca\/community-event\/sakura-at-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">gala meal selection<\/a>. Here are his recommendations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consider pairing <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/breweries\/strange-fellows-brewing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Strange Fellows Brewing<\/a>&#8216;s Reynard Oud Bruin with the offering from Salmon n\u2019 Bannock. (Appetizer: Candied Salmon \/ Entree: Duck Confit with Cherry Glaze \/ Dessert: Cherry Walnut Cake)<\/li>\n<li>With the nutty\/salty notes of the Wild Origins &#8220;cook-along&#8221; option in mind, Joe suggests a tart and salty gose like the <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/breweries\/33-acres-brewing-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">33 Acres Brewing Experiment<\/a> Mezcal Gose or the &#8220;Cuban Taxi Guava Gose from <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/breweries\/callister-brewing-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Callister Brewing<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Complement the richness of the menu from Burdock &amp; Co. with a porter or stout. The Dive Bomb Porter from <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/breweries\/powell-street-craft-brewery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Powell Brewery<\/a> or Cherry Cola Stout from <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/breweries\/electric-bicycle-brewing\/\">Electric Bicycle Brewing<\/a> would go well. An alternative to this would be the <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/breweries\/faculty-brewing-co\/\">Faculty Brewing<\/a> anniversary Benifuki Dubbel. (Appetizer: Cherry Leaf Cured Scallop and Shiso Rice Crisp \/ Entree: Burdock and Sakura Sausage with Shallot and Beet Salad \/ Dessert: Sakura Milk Custard with Meringue-Sour Cherries and Salted Cherry Blossom Sorbet)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-19868 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/2021-vancouver-cherry-blossom-festival\/screen-shot-2021-04-09-at-9-28-51-am\/'><img width=\"268\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Screen-Shot-2021-04-09-at-9.28.51-AM.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;fit=268%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Strange Fellows\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-20033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Screen-Shot-2021-04-09-at-9.28.51-AM.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 767w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Screen-Shot-2021-04-09-at-9.28.51-AM-268x300.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 268w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Screen-Shot-2021-04-09-at-9.28.51-AM-502x561.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 502w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Screen-Shot-2021-04-09-at-9.28.51-AM-753x842.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 753w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Screen-Shot-2021-04-09-at-9.28.51-AM-447x500.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 447w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Screen-Shot-2021-04-09-at-9.28.51-AM.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=384&amp;ssl=1 384w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-20033'>\n\t\t\t\tPhoto: Strange Fellows Brewing\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/2021-vancouver-cherry-blossom-festival\/callister-cubantaxi-1024x768\/'><img width=\"300\" height=\"285\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Callister-CubanTaxi-1024x768-e1618443083104.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;fit=300%2C285&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-20035\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Callister-CubanTaxi-1024x768-e1618443083104.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 701w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Callister-CubanTaxi-1024x768-e1618443083104-300x285.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Callister-CubanTaxi-1024x768-e1618443083104-590x561.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 590w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Callister-CubanTaxi-1024x768-e1618443083104-500x476.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Callister-CubanTaxi-1024x768-e1618443083104.jpg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=384&amp;ssl=1 384w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-20035'>\n\t\t\t\tCallister Brewing\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/2021-vancouver-cherry-blossom-festival\/473ml-czechmate-pilsner\/'><img width=\"153\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/473ml-Czechmate-Pilsner.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;fit=153%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-20034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/473ml-Czechmate-Pilsner.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/473ml-Czechmate-Pilsner-153x300.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 153w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/473ml-Czechmate-Pilsner-522x1024.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 522w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/473ml-Czechmate-Pilsner-286x561.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 286w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/473ml-Czechmate-Pilsner-429x842.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 429w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/473ml-Czechmate-Pilsner-255x500.png?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 255w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 153px) 100vw, 153px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-20034'>\n\t\t\t\tOff the Rail Brewing \n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A tropical IPA will have you feeling like you&#8217;re on holiday as you enjoy the menu from Vij&#8217;s. <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/breweries\/andina-brewing-company\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andina Brewing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/breweries\/superflux-beer-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Superflux Beer Co.<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/breweries\/main-street-brewery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Main Street Brewing<\/a> have excellent options to choose from. (Appetizer: Papri Chaat \/ Entree: Vij\u2019s family creamy chicken curry OR coconut curried vegetables; both with cherry blossom Basmati rice \/ Dessert: Coconut pudding with fruits and rose water<\/li>\n<li>Joe recommends a Czech-style Pilsner \u2014 like the Stimulus Czech from Callister or Czechmate from <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/breweries\/off-the-rail-brewing-co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Off the Rail Brewing<\/a> \u2014 with the Miku menu. (Shusai + Aburi + Dessert)<\/li>\n<li>To pair with the menu from Chefs Will Lew and Clement Chan, a breezy Saison will do quite nicely. <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/breweries\/brassneck-brewery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brassneck Brewery<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/breweries\/east-van-brewing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">East Van Brewing<\/a> each have a good option. (Appetizer: Edible Beach \/ Entree: Sake Kasu Honey Glazed Gindara Sablefish \/ Dessert: Sakura Sweets)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19963\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19963\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-19963\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Cherry-Blossoms-Vancouver-Dave-DavesBigDayOut-1024x683.jpeg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"Cherry Blossoms Vancouver on the BC Ale Trail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Cherry-Blossoms-Vancouver-Dave-DavesBigDayOut-1024x683.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Cherry-Blossoms-Vancouver-Dave-DavesBigDayOut-300x200.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Cherry-Blossoms-Vancouver-Dave-DavesBigDayOut-768x512.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Cherry-Blossoms-Vancouver-Dave-DavesBigDayOut-756x504.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 756w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Cherry-Blossoms-Vancouver-Dave-DavesBigDayOut-1134x756.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1134w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Cherry-Blossoms-Vancouver-Dave-DavesBigDayOut-500x333.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Cherry-Blossoms-Vancouver-Dave-DavesBigDayOut.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Cherry-Blossoms-Vancouver-Dave-DavesBigDayOut.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=384&amp;ssl=1 384w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Cherry-Blossoms-Vancouver-Dave-DavesBigDayOut.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Cherry-Blossoms-Vancouver-Dave-DavesBigDayOut.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19963\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Dave @davesbigdayout via Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Virtual Tree Talks &amp; Walks<\/h3>\n<p>While Vancouver residents see blossoms on a daily basis as they walk around both the <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/ale-trails\/yeast-vancouver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yeast Vancouver<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/ale-trails\/brewery-creek-vancouver\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brewery Creek<\/a> Ale Trails, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vcbf.ca\/community-event\/tree-talks-and-walks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtual Tree Talks &amp; Walks<\/a> are available on the VCBF website for people around the world to enjoy. In addition, the festival will also release a short film, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vcbf.ca\/community-event\/in-full-bloom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>In Full Bloom<\/em><\/a>, at the end of April. (You still have some time to pick out the perfect viewing beer. Just saying&#8230;) This calming cinematic experience will let blossom lovers &#8216;take flight&#8217; and view the trees like never before. You can watch the trailer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vcbf.ca\/community-event\/in-full-bloom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-19868 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-large'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/2021-vancouver-cherry-blossom-festival\/photo-credit_chin-yi-wang-1024x683\/'><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Photo-Credit_Chin-yi-Wang-1024x683.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Vancouver cherry blossoms\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-19979\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Photo-Credit_Chin-yi-Wang-1024x683.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, 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VCBF\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<h3>The Big (Virtual) Picnic<\/h3>\n<p>There&#8217;s an expression that &#8220;there are no strangers under the cherry tree.&#8221; Pre-COVID more than 3,000 people from all over would come together in Vancouver for The Big Picnic to share in the beauty of the blossoms. While we can&#8217;t do that this year, you can have your own sakura picnic. To provide some inspiration, we&#8217;ve shared some local Ale Trail possibilities <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/spring-picnic-possibilities-on-the-bc-ale-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>. Or if your keen to stay home, use what you have to transform your backyard, balcony, or living room into a creative picnic space. I would also suggest really getting into the spirit with some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vcbf.ca\/community-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blossom-themed activities<\/a> and planning a pink menu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some menu suggestions to go with your picnic beers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.japancentre.com\/en\/recipes\/1395-sakura-cherry-blossom-swiss-roll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cherry Blossom Swiss Roll<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epicurious.com\/recipes\/food\/views\/beet-pickled-deviled-eggs-51255870\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pink Deviled Eggs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/food.allwomenstalk.com\/feed-that-girl-pink-food-that-looks-as-fabulous-as-it-tastes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pink foods<\/a> that look as fabulous as they taste!<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: PublicaSans, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;\">Or support local <a href=\"http:\/\/bacletrail.ca\/breweries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">breweries<\/a> and restaurants by ordering takeout!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We&#8217;d love for you to share your cherry blossoms experience with us on social. Tag us @bcaletrail and @vancherryblossomfest on Instagram.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>The more we do today, the sooner we can all explore BC again. For more information about COVID-19, please refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/diseases\/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection\/prevention-risks.html?utm_source=Destination+Canada+News&amp;utm_campaign=2ed2a1aa5e-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_04_05_10_29&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_06c402d754-2ed2a1aa5e-92265596\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">these government resources<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-22468 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/08\/082319_YH_SunflowerFest-117-300x200.jpeg?strip=all&lossy=1&quality=90&webp=90&avif=80&sharp=1&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/08\/082319_YH_SunflowerFest-117-300x200.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/08\/082319_YH_SunflowerFest-117-768x511.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/08\/082319_YH_SunflowerFest-117-1024x682.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/08\/082319_YH_SunflowerFest-117-756x503.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 756w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/08\/082319_YH_SunflowerFest-117-1134x755.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 1134w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/08\/082319_YH_SunflowerFest-117-500x333.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/08\/082319_YH_SunflowerFest-117.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=384&amp;ssl=1 384w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/08\/082319_YH_SunflowerFest-117.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1536&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/ef5pdbk7uqr.exactdn.com\/app\/uploads\/2021\/08\/082319_YH_SunflowerFest-117.jpeg?strip=all&amp;lossy=1&amp;quality=90&amp;webp=90&amp;avif=80&amp;sharp=1&amp;w=1920&amp;ssl=1 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Yasmine Hardcastle is the Social Media Manager for the BC Ale Trail. Originally from Vancouver, she&#8217;s a yogini and passionate local tourist who enjoys keeping well and enjoying life. She chronicles her adventures on her blog, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westcoastcitygirl.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">westcoastcitygirl.com<\/a> through which she has worked with both local and international companies and attractions. Yasmine can often be found enjoying a #pintandaflight at a craft tasting room with her Englishman, The Brit. Connect with her on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/westcoastcitygirl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a> or on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/yasminekleinhardcastle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival has gone digital again for 2021. Enjoy the blossoms and one of Vancouver&#8217;s most beloved events from wherever you are. I love when April rolls around because it means it&#8217;s time for the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival (VCBF). It makes my heart happy that the cherry blossoms are so beloved &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/bcaletrail.ca\/2021-vancouver-cherry-blossom-festival\/\">Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":19984,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[647],"tags":[676,677,831,72,830],"itin-listings":[1670,1758,1845,1889,1894,1919,2244,2300,2432,2445],"itin-regions":[1540],"itin-itineraries":[1542,1575],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Three Ways to (Virtually) Enjoy Vancouver&#039;s Cherry Blossoms &#183; The BC Ale Trail<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival is digital once again for 2021. 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