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March 18 - May 31

Spring Flowers Bloom

The season of new life, spring at The Gardens offers thousands of flowering bulbs, shrubs and trees bursting forth. Be surround...
April 1 - May 31

Spring Dining

This time of year offers a variety of options for snacks, meals and tea. Dining Room Restaurant Afternoon Tea Daily, 11:00 A...
May 18 - September 15

Boat Tours

Backing on to the immaculate floral display of The Gardens is rugged shoreline, dense forest and nearby Brentwood Bay. In the s...
June 1 - 21

Dinner and Admission Special

Come experience our colourful and stunning array of summer blooms, followed by a splendid Dining Room Restaurant 2-course dinne...
June 29 - August 31

Summer Entertainment

Every night through July and August, you can take in a live performance from our outdoor stage on the Concert Lawn. Nestled ami...

Explore the Gardens

Step inside and explore The Gardens’ reaches, from the depths of a former quarry to the sweet scent of roses.

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Butchart by Numbers

  • 55
    Acres of Gardens
  • 900
    Bedding Plant Varieties
  • 26
    Greenhouses
  • 50
    Full-Time Gardeners

Over 1 Million Visitors Each Year

Your Itinerary

One of the questions we are asked most frequently is "How much time does it take to explore The Gardens?" This is why we've developed these helpful suggestions on how to make the most of your time here.

Explore Butchart in

2 Hours

  • Sunken Garden
  • Ross Fountain
  • Rose Garden
  • Japanese Garden
  • Star Pond
  • Italian Garden
  • Seed & Gift Store
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Explore Butchart in

3 Hours

  • Sunken Garden
  • Ross Fountain
  • Carousel Ride
  • Rose Garden
  • Japanese Garden
  • Star Pond
  • Italian Garden
  • Seed & Gift Store
  • Afternoon Tea
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Explore Butchart in

4+ Hours

  • Sunken Garden
  • Ross Fountain
  • Carousel Ride
  • Rose Garden
  • Japanese Garden
  • Star Pond
  • Italian Garden
  • Seed & Gift Store
  • Mediterranean Garden
  • Lunch
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The Butchart Story

One woman’s vision forever transformed our notion of a garden

With a former quarry as a canvas, Jennie Butchart envisioned transforming this space into a beautiful garden haven, overflowing with lush greens and colourful blooms. The result of her vision is The Gardens, which are still family run to this day.

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The Gardens await

Ready to plan your visit to The Gardens? Buy your tickets? Start your journey here.

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