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.

Night Illuminations

At dusk, The Gardens are transformed by our night illumination. Over 3000 subtle lights turn The Gardens into a magical wonderl...

Summer Entertainment

Friday and Saturday nights from July 1 to September 3, you can take in a live performance from our outdoor stage on the Concert...

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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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This time of year, all eyes are on the Rose Garden

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"A walk along the shrub and perennial borders where gorgeous Deutzia and fragrant Philadelphus gracefully arch amongst the late spring perennials and the most stunning Peaonia."

Interested in what's in bloom this month? Visit our blog for our June garden report and additional photos.

butchartgardens.com/whats-in-bloom-now-june-garden-report/

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The golden chains of the vibrant Laburnum adorn the walkways

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Starting tonight, join us in the evenings for Night Illuminations, Thursday through Sunday until September 11.

Did you know our Night Illumination was originally installed in 1954, to celebrate The Gardens 50th anniversary?

Hours vary, please visit our website for hours & details.

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The stunning blue blooms of the Tibetan Blue Poppy (Meconopsis Betonicifolia Baileyi) can now be seen in the Japanese Garden.

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This time of year, you can find Rhododendrons hiding around every corner of the gardens.

With an estimated 2000 shrubs located on the grounds, you are sure to see one of the 300 varieties on your next spring visit.

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"The month of May, renowned for its emerald backdrop, showcases all the jewels of the mid spring garden."

What's in Bloom? May Garden Report is up on our blog link in bio.

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See things from a different perspective.

Have you ventured up the stairs to the Mound viewpoint?

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

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