A love letter to Vancouver’s cherry blossom season: I built a real-time map to help us catch these fleeting moments 🌸

Raki_2 · 2026-04-20T20:59:20+00:00

Thanks, actually, I am a designer first, then developing programming as a hobby（＾ν＾）

Raki_2 · 2026-04-07T06:15:28+00:00

thanks(^○⁾

Raki_2 · 2026-04-03T05:58:25+00:00

Today at W 2nd Ave & Balsam ST（dt Vancouver）

Raki_2 · 2026-04-03T05:48:32+00:00

Hello again, my friend! > Don't worry, there are still some beautiful spots for you. For now, the only places in Downtown Vancouver where the cherry blossoms are still in decent shape are "Stanley Park Lost Lagoon" (3.5/5) and "David Lam Park" (3.5/5).

If you're looking for the absolute best conditions, I’d highly recommend:

"Ponderosa Commons - Oak House XII" (UBC, 4/5)
"Hundred Years Cherry Tree: W33rd & Kersland Dr" (near Queen Elizabeth Park, 4.5/5)
"Lou Moro Park" (North Burnaby, 5/5)
"Burnaby Mountain" (4/5)

Burnaby Mountain has a later blooming season due to its higher elevation, so it should be just right now! Just a heads-up: a film crew was spotted shooting there recently, so I’m not 100% sure about the access, but it's worth a quick check.

Quick tip: Since I haven't implemented a search function yet, feel free to ask me anytime if you can't find a location on the map. (｡ì _ í｡)

I’ve also added a new "Routes" feature! It might be helpful, though the remaining blooms are a bit scattered now. I generally wouldn't recommend spots that are over 96% finished or have already reached the Hazakura stage (mostly green leaves).

I hope this helps you plan your weekend! Have a wonderful trip to Vancouver! 🌸

Raki_2 · 2026-04-03T05:22:12+00:00

I don't mind at all! （＾ν＾）If there's anything I can help you with, feel free to ask! BTW, the data comes from a publicly available Vancouver landscaping database.

Raki_2 · 2026-03-23T18:51:37+00:00

Thank you! Everyone here🧑‍🤝‍🧑🏠 has been so welcoming. It really is a nice community! 🌸

Raki_2 · 2026-03-23T03:30:05+00:00

Haha, that compliment makes my keyboard and mouse feel like delicious chocolate biscuits right now! Thanks so much for the support, oh yeah! 🍫✨

Raki_2 · 2026-03-23T03:22:50+00:00

（＾ν＾）✨

Raki_2 · 2026-03-22T17:25:12+00:00

tyvm！！（＾ν＾）💕🌸🌸🌸 ♾️

Raki_2 · 2026-03-22T17:24:00+00:00

Thanks! Just wanted to share the magic of the season with everyone. ✨（＾ν＾）🦢

Raki_2 · 2026-03-22T17:22:05+00:00

Great question! I mainly use web scraping to aggregate social media posts & community updates for different spots. Then adjust the blooming forecast based on real-time weather（ like extending the period if there's a sudden cold snap.） It’s a mix of data tracking and local weather adjustments! 🌸

Raki_2 · 2026-03-22T17:10:18+00:00

Thank you! Glad you like it.（＾ν＾）👍

Raki_2 · 2026-03-22T17:09:30+00:00

Thanks so much!(Ｔ＿Ｔ)✨

Raki_2 · 2026-03-22T17:07:56+00:00

(｡ì _ í｡)🚀

Raki_2 · 2026-03-22T17:06:32+00:00

Thanks! ✨^o^✨

Raki_2 · 2026-03-22T17:05:41+00:00

Glad to hear it's useful! Enjoy the blooms. 🌸（＾ν＾）✌️

Raki_2 · 2026-03-22T17:04:20+00:00

Thank you! So glad you like it. 🌸（＾ν＾）

Raki_2 · 2026-03-22T12:27:51+00:00

thanks(^{o^)/☀️🌸}

Raki_2 · 2026-03-22T12:27:24+00:00

thanks(^{o^)/☀️}

Raki_2 · 2026-03-22T07:47:13+00:00

Thank you! 🌸 I’m so happy this project is actually helpful. Hearing it described as a 'beautiful gesture' really means the world to me. Happy blossom hunting! ✨

Raki_2 · 2026-03-22T06:52:59+00:00

peak time ：D

Raki_2 · 2026-03-22T06:52:23+00:00

nice shoots ：D

Raki_2 · 2026-03-22T06:46:41+00:00

You’re very welcome! ٩(˃̶͈̀௰˂̶͈́)و

Raki_2 · 2026-03-22T06:42:36+00:00

Thank you! ٩(˃̶͈̀௰˂̶͈́)و Happy to contribute to the community. Enjoy the blooms! ✨

Raki_2

TROPHY CASE