Butchart Gardens
4.6/5 (5 ratings)-
Photograph © Kim van Rijn
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Photograph © Butchart Gardens
Gardenvisit Editorial
Robert Pim and Jennie Butchart bought a property at Tod Inlet in 1904 as a convenient place to live while operating their adjoining limestone quarry. When the quarry closed, Jennie decided to make it into a garden. Her descendents continue to manage the gardens and additions are still in progress. There is an Italian Garden, a Japanese Garden, a Sunken Garden, a Rose Garden and a Star Pond. The gardens are a very popular visitor attraction.
Opening times - Open all year from 9am.
Admission - Varies depending on the season.
Website - Visit the Butchart Gardens website
Local Hotels
Hotels within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.-
Brentwood Bay Lodge and Spa (1km away)
From 189.00 CAD to 589.00 CAD -
The Westin Bear Mountain Victoria Golf Resort & Spa (10km away)
From 137.00 CAD to 399.00 CAD -
Four Points by Sheraton Victoria Gateway (12km away)
From 99.00 CAD to 235.00 CAD -
Comfort Inn & Suites Victoria (12km away)
From 80.98 CAD to 269.95 CAD -
Robin Hood Motel (14km away)
From 71.00 CAD to 109.00 CAD -
Blue Ridge Inns (14km away)
From 59.00 CAD to 129.00 CAD -
Howard Johnson Hotel - Victoria (14km away)
From 58.65 CAD to 119.00 CAD -
Comfort Hotel & Conference Centre (14km away)
From 89.00 CAD to 149.00 CAD
Nearby Gardens
Gardens within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.-
Hatley Park Gardens (14km away)
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Point Ellice Gardens (15km away)
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Government House Gardens BC (17km away)
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Beacon Hill Park (18km away)
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Recent Reviews
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17 days ago
KiwiMe said
Over the past four years we have twice been in Brentwood Bay from the Sthn. Hem. to visit family. Within hours of arrival we are down at the Gardens buying our Annual Passes so that we can visit MANY times during our stay. We have seen the Gardens May, June, Sept., Oct. and they are a Wonder of the Modern World. The plants, from Ground Cover to Tall Trees, are so beautiful, the landscape design so well-fitted to the site; you never tire of a walk round Butchart, no matter the season or the day's weather. It's not just a gardener's or a photographer's Paradise - it's anyone's! We hope to be there again before too long! If I lived there, I'd be begging for a job, even a voluntary one!
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about 1 year ago
David&Carole Saint said
We have just returned from a holiday in Vancouver and Victoria and visited the gardens for several hours. In my view these are the most stunning gardens I have ever seen, with the brilliant displays of spring flowers. I found every aspect of our visit a pleasure, including talking to the staff who are so enthusiastic.
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almost 2 years ago
PCooper said
I've been twice in the spring - it is absolutely beautiful. I could visit again and again. Would love to see the gardens in different seasons. I understand why Butchart Gardens is on at least two lists of "The Ten Best Gardens in the World"!! Don't miss this experience if you are on Vancover Island!
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almost 2 years ago
Anonymous said
Overrated. It's great if you like extremely formal, controlled gardens.
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over 2 years ago
Anonymous said
Stunning, even beautiful during the fall. A must visit for any garden lover
(5.0/5)
