The Butchart Gardens aren’t just one garden, they are a group of floral gardens in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia.
The history of the gardens is as endearing as the area itself. The Bucharts, Robert and Jennie, moved from Ontario to British Columbia to mine the limestone deposits for cement production and built their home near their quarry on Vancouver Island. When a Japanese garden designer came to visit Victoria, the Butcharts commissioned him to build one on their estate. When the quarry was empty, they turned it into a garden and opened their home to visitors.
Of course, no garden is complete without birds and birdhouses. They added those, including a parrot, ducks, pigeons, and peacocks.
This garden love story will enchant you. Enter the original Japanese Garden with its maple and beech trees through the Torii gates. The first garden, the Sunken Garden is 5 acres of lush flowerbeds, with a lookout in the middle over the pathways leading to Ross Fountain. The Italian Garden was once the Butchart tennis court, but is now a place for visitors to sit and enjoy a homemade sorbeto or gelato. Or feed the ducks at Star Pond.
Fall head over heels for this little paradise.
The Rose Garden
Greenhouses
Sunken Garden
Ross Fountain
Japanese Garden
Star Pond
Italian Garden
The cheapest way to get to the garden is to take 75 bus lines which will cost 3 CAD.
The quickest way is to take a taxi and it will cost around 70-90 CAD.
Visit early morning to avoid the crowds.
There is a firework show every Saturday.
Wear comfortable shoes.
Carry an ample amount of water to avoid dehydration.
Carry a hat, sunscreen, and small medical kit.
Car Parking is available free of charge.
Don't forget to carry your cameras to capture the stunning view.
Go for a boat ride to experience the beautiful view of the island.
There is a restaurant, art shop, and a beautiful gift shop.
All public areas are accessible by wheelchair.
Rose Carousel closes 1/2 hour after the admission gate closes.
Garden is a non-smoking area.
Sunday: 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Monday: 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:45 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Waiting Time
Entrance Fee
Adult (18+) 33.80 CAD
Youth (13-17) 16.90 CAD
Child (5-12) 3.00 CAD
Time you can spend
Weather
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