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

The Butchart Gardens is a 118-year-old internationally-renowned 55-acre display garden located in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia. Created by Jennie Butchart, and still privately owned and operated by the family, The Gardens was designated a National Historic Site of Canada, in 2004 for its one hundredth birthday.

Autumn Gardens

As warm days transition to crisp nights, a parade of red, russet and golden maples slowly begin to emerge at The Gardens. Wh...

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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.

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Welcome Autumn!

As the days become shorter and the weather begins cool, the warmth of the fall foliage will fill The Gardens bringing forth the change in season.

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A stroll through the Sunken Garden can lead to undiscovered wonder.

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The Dahlia Border steals the show this time of year with its stunning colours and impressive blooms.

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September's Garden Report is out! Find out why September is considered one of the best times to visit.

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The Italian Garden bursting with the colours of the rainbow

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The Dahlias are thriving. With over 100 varieties, our diverse and dynamic collection of different shapes and sizes enthralls. These flowers reach their full height and bloom between the middle to end of August.

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The Mediterranean Garden is not to be missed during the summer months. Adjacent to the visitor parking lot, this garden features an array of drought-resistant and tropical plants that thrive in the summer heat.

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The Passion Flower (Passiflora caerulea) mesmerizes with its exotic beauty

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

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