What’s happening this season?

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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...
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 19 - 22

Easter Bunny Hunt

April 19 -22, children 17 and under are invited to participate in the annual Easter Bunny Hunt at The Butchart Gardens. How It...
May 12 Sunday
11 AM – 3 PM

Mother’s Day Lunch Buffet

Treat the Mothers in your life to a day at The Gardens including a delicious lunch buffet and stroll through the magnificent spring blooms.
May 12 Sunday
11 AM – 4 PM

Mother’s Day Tea

Afternoon Tea is a fun experience no matter the time of year. Join us this Mother's Day for Afternoon Tea created specially for this day.

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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