5 Reasons Spring is Special on Scenic Route 7

Spring is a truly special time on Scenic Route 7. After a chilly winter, life blooms again with exciting things happening in our communities, and our plant life and wildlife flourish. So with that in mind, we’ve compiled 5 reasons that your spring could be special if you visit Scenic Route 7. Check out our list and you’ll surely make plans to do a few new things this spring to make it unforgettable!

Making new memories this spring is easy on Scenic Route 7 with all the exciting events to attend! From blooms to fascinating history, you’ll have plenty of family-friendly events to choose from! Here are a few that we’re especially looking forward to:

Harrison Tulip Festival – Agassiz
Opening date to be announced.

Mash Up: Origami Nights, Spring Crafts, and Afternoon Tea Tours at Mackin House Museum – Coquitlam
Several events through spring

Dragon Boat Drop-In – Harrison Hot Springs
March 29

All Things Spring at Kilby Historic Site – Harrison Mills
April 20

Seabird Island Festival – Agassiz
May 23 – May 25

Mad Hatter’s Parade and Tea Party – Maple Ridge
May 31

Pride Month in Hope – Hope, Cascades & Canyons
Several events through June

Pride in the Park – Maple Ridge
June 14

Fresh produce, homemade treats, and artisanal creations are just a few of the great things you’ll find at our wide variety of outdoor markets! Soak up the sun as you walk from booth to booth, exploring the bounty and creativity of our communities! Here’s our list of spots for you to check out this spring:

Haney Farmers Market – Maple Ridge
Saturdays starting April 26th

Twilight Treasures Markets – Mission
Thursdays starting May 1st

Mission City Farmers Market – Mission
Saturdays starting May 3rd

Hope Farmers Market – Hope, Cascades & Canyons
Fridays starting starting May 23rd

Coquitlam Farmers Market – Coquitlam
Sundays starting in June

Pitt Meadows Farmers Markets – Pitt Meadows
Tuesdays starting June 10th

Deroche Farmers Market – Deroche
Saturdays starting June 15th

Harrison Festival Society Artisan Market – Harrison Hot Springs
July 12,13, 18, 19 & 20

It’s a truly picturesque time to visit Scenic Route 7 as the blooms and blossoms begin to re-appear all around us! A wild array of vibrant colour will soon cover our region as new leaves return to branches and plants begin to sprout from the ground!

A distinct highlight of spring’s bloom is the return of the cherry blossoms and several different places in our region have truly stunning photo ops for you! Here’s our list of spots to check out for some fabulous photos:

Pioneer Park – Agassiz

The southern shores of Harrison Lake – Harrison Hot Springs

Town Centre Park – Coquitlam 

Memorial Peace Park – Maple Ridge

When temperatures start to rise as the seasons change, snow in the mountains begins to melt. Combine that with rainfall and it’s a perfect recipe for some epic waterfalls! Check out these great spots to see some beautiful views of these enchanting displays of spring’s effect:

Flood Falls – Hope, Cascades & Canyons

Sawblade Falls – Coquitlam

Kanaka Creek Cliff Falls – Maple Ridge

Rainbow Falls – Harrison Hot Springs

Cascade Falls – Mission

Our region’s flyers come back in full force in the spring and anyone with a keen eye for nature’s beauty would enjoy birding in our communities! From large wingspans to cute little beaks, our winged friends have a wide variety of vibrant colours and even more vibrant personalities! Learn more about birding along Scenic Route 7 this spring with these links: 

The Harrison River Valley Bird Trail

Maple Ridge Eco Tourism

Birding in Coquitlam

Thacker Marsh – Hope, Cascades & Canyons

Skagit Valley Bird Blitz – Event in Hope, Cascades & Canyons

Now that you’re feeling inspired to make your spring special, we can’t wait to see all the fun you have under the spring sun! Be sure to tag us when you post your favourite moments on socials and use our hashtag, #ScenicRoute7, for a chance to be featured on our feeds!