What hardiness zone is Vancouver?

Vancouver is in Canadian Hardiness Zone 7. Mild coastal – year-round growing, tender perennials

When is the last frost in Vancouver?

The average last frost date in Vancouver is Late March – early April. Always watch local forecasts as it varies year to year.

What vegetables grow best in Vancouver?

Zone 7 gardens in Vancouver do well with cold-hardy brassicas, root vegetables, and many perennials. With a short frost-free period of around 185 days, choose varieties with days-to-maturity suited to your zone.

Gardening in Vancouver, British Columbia

Gardening in British Columbia

British Columbia offers Canada's most diverse gardening conditions – from Zone 8 coastal rainforest near Victoria to Zone 3 boreal north of Prince George. The Lower Mainland's mild winters enable year-round growing that most Canadians can only dream about.

Gardening in Calgary

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Woman tending a flower garden in Calgary — Tending the flower beds

Woman picking flowers with the Calgary skyline behind her — Picking flowers, city skyline

Woman harvesting vegetables in a Calgary rooftop garden — Rooftop harvest

Planting Calendar – June 2026

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Growing season Shoulder This month

Task	Details
Start Indoors	Succession sow lettuce every 2 weeks
Direct Sow	All warm-season crops now safe Zone 3+
Key Tasks	Mulch beds; set up drip irrigation

Frost Dates – Vancouver

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Last Spring Frost

Late March – early April

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First Fall Frost

November

Frost-free period: Approximately 185 days. Always check Environment Canada's local forecast — frost dates can vary by 2–3 weeks depending on microclimates, elevation, and annual weather patterns.