An iconic spot to visit at any time of year, Vancouver’s Stanley Park is particularly pretty during cherry blossom season. Eye-catching trees are scattered throughout the park, but the most photoshoot-ready area is a grove of Akebono trees near the Rose Garden. You’ll also find rarer Shirotae and Ojochin trees flowering at the Japanese Canadian War Memorial. Work up an appetite touring through the park’s many scenic trails and then head to Denman Street to take a break at Milano. Part espresso bar, part gelateria, the Italian inspired café offers premium espresso blends and a tasty selection of baked goods.
Brian Turko is arguably Vancouver’s most passionate coffee connoisseur when it comes to bean procurement and roasting. An expert at mixing roasts, he’ll present you with the perfectly brewed espresso to knock back at the bar. Just stopping in? Grab a scoop of pistachio gelato for your wander down Denman to the beach.