The Butchart Gardens – Over 100 Years in Bloom – Victoria, Canada

The Butchart Gardens is open to the public, welcoming you to take solace from this beautiful garden. We are following all the rules of the Provincial Health Officer and the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC). We need you to follow our rules to guarantee you and your families and our staff and their families stay safe. This will allow us to remain open to offer comfort to all those who wish to visit in these difficult times.

COVID-19 Updates

These photos will give you a glimpse of The Gardens as they currently appear.

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Butchart by Numbers

55

Acres of Gardens
900

Bedding Plant Varieties
26

Greenhouses
50

Full-Time Gardeners

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.

Our Story

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The Dining Room Restaurant is open for Afternoon Tea daily 11:30am-3:00pm, with limited indoor and outdoor seating.

Reservations are recommend. Please note, admission to The Gardens is required. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and children’s menus are also available.

Menus & Covid-19 protocols: https://www.butchartgardens.com/restaurant/the-dining-room/

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The Admission & Afternoon Tea Package is offered daily February 16-March 31, 11:30am - 3:00pm.

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and children's menus are also available. Reservations are recommended.

Menus & details: www.butchartgardens.com/restaurant/the-dining-room/

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Spring Prelude at The Gardens with viewing 9am-4:30pm daily. Experience the subtle fragrance of spring with flowering shrubs and early spring blossoms.

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February 1 – 15 Closure
In appreciation of the hard work our staff has done over the past difficult year, and to allow them time to rest and renew, The Butchart Gardens will close to the public from February 1 - 15 inclusive.

We look forward to welcoming you back on February 16.

Thank you for your support.

We are extending all 12 Month Passes that are valid between February 1-15, 2021 by the total number of days we will be closed (15).

Please check our website for current hours & more information.
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Today, we welcome our winter season at The Gardens.

This is a time to enjoy the solitude winter brings, and take in the subtle beauty of our shrubs, trees and winter flowers, from delicate snowdrops to lush hellebore.

Gate open daily 9:00am-3:30pm, with viewing until 4:30pm.

Afternoon Tea is served 11:30am-3:00pm daily, and our Seed & Gift Store is open 10:00am-3:00pm.

www.butchartgardens.com/covid-19-update/

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Reminder: we will be closed Christmas Day. All other days through January 6th, gates are open 9am – 3:30pm, with viewing until 4:30pm, and our Christmas lights are on during that time. The admission gate may close prior to 3:30pm if we reach our reduced capacity limit.

Have a safe holiday season.

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10AM Update: We are now open.
December 22: We are busy clearing pathways from yesterday's snowfall, and are planning to open at 10am this morning.

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December 21, effective 1:30pm: The Gardens are closed for the remainder of the day due to heavy snow. The Dining Room Restaurant remains open for existing Afternoon Tea reservations. Those with dinner reservations this evening will be contacted to reschedule.
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