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June 1 - September 15

Night Illuminations

At dusk, The Gardens are transformed by our Night Illumination. Over 3000 subtle lights turn The Gardens into a magical wonderl...
Friday, June 16 - Sunday, June 18

Children’s Garden Gnome Hunt

Ten garden gnomes have escaped from The Seed & Gift Store and are hiding throughout the gardens. From Friday, June 16 - Sund...
Wednesday - Saturday evenings, June 30 - September 2

Summer Entertainment

Wednesday - Saturday nights from June 30 to September 2, you can take in a live performance from our outdoor stage on the Conce...

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Butchart by Numbers

  • 55
    Acres of Gardens
  • 900
    Bedding Plant Varieties
  • 26
    Greenhouses
  • 50
    Full-Time Gardeners

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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

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

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