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

The Butchart Gardens is a 119-year-old world famous 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.

Christmas Tickets

Magic of Christmas Official Light Up

Join us at 5:00 PM on December 1 when we officially transform The Gardens for Christmas

Children’s Snowflake Exchange

For children 12 and under, we invite you to take part in Snowflake Exchange. How it Works Make your own snowflake at home...

Lights Display

While the flowers sleep, we dress The Gardens with boughs of greenery—and lights galore! The Gardens come to life with a colour...

Carollers and Festive Brass

With traditional carollers and a festive brass band, there’s no shortage of seasonal sounds at The Gardens. Step into the Piazz...

Festive Dining

Combining Christmas merriment with The Gardens’ renowned fare, festive dining is an experience to remember. In the Dining Room ...

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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.

Our Story

The Gardens await

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At the top of the steps to the Sunken Garden stands a tea house where Jennie Butchart once extended her hospitality to visitors.

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Inside the Japanese Garden, serene landscapes yield a sense of calm relaxation as you take in the colours of nature.

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Autumn leaves create a lush and vibrant tapestry of colour in the Japanese Garden.

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As autumn settles in, the Sunken Garden is a magnificent place to pause and appreciate the charm of the season.

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The Japanese maples have begun their enchanting transformation. The lively green foliage is giving way to a breathtaking array of firey reds, rich oranges, and golden hues.

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The distinct changing of the leaves in fall is a natural masterpiece not to be missed.

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You are sure to be fascinated by the gorgeous scenery as you wind your way down the pathways in the Japanese Garden.

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Inside the Sunken Garden lush foliage creates a perfect backdrop for the late summer blooms.

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

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