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

What’s happening this season?

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Nov 22 Thursday
3:30 PM – 7 PM

12 Month Pass Shopping Event

Are you a 12 Month Pass holder who likes to have your Christmas shopping done early? Join us on November 22 for shopping, sampl...
Dec 01 Saturday
5 PM

The Magic of Christmas Light Up

Join us December 1 when we officially transform The Gardens for Christmas. At 5:00 PM in front of the Rose Carousel, the Light Up switch is flipped and thousands of Christmas lights come on to mark the start of the Magic of Christmas display.
Dec 09 Sunday
3 PM – 4 PM

Skate with The Victoria Royals Hockey Team

Are you a Victoria Royals fan? This is an opportunity to get their autographs and skate with the team.
Weekends in November

Greenhouse Tours — Fully Booked

Go behind the scenes at The Gardens: With 26 greenhouses spanning 0.8 hectares (2 acres), our gardeners are kept busy year-round, growing and nurturing plants for each seasonal display.
Nov 24 Saturday
6 PM – 11:30 PM

Magic of Christmas Dinner and Dance – Wait-list Being Taken

Celebrate the season with your colleagues and friends - a perfect setting for your office Christmas party.

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
  • High Tea
  • Seed & Gift Store
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Explore Butchart in

4+ Hours

  • Sunken Garden
  • Ross Fountain
  • Carousel Ride
  • Rose Garden
  • Japanese Garden
  • Star Pond
  • Italian Garden
  • High Tea
  • Seed & Gift Store
  • Mediterranean Garden
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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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