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May 22, 2020 | Gardening

A Virtual Visit

We hope these photos will give you a glimpse at the spring display as it blooms. We will continue to update this page. Rhodo...

May 15, 2020 | Gardening

What’s in Bloom Now? May Garden Updates

By Thea Hegland It has been an incredible year for Tulips here at The Gardens but it seems now the shifting of seasons has beg...

April 23, 2020 | Gardening

A Display of Bright Orange Liberation 75 Tulips

May 8 update: please note this display is no longer in bloom. At the end of World War II the Dutch Royal Family donated 100,00...

April 15, 2020 | Gardening

What’s in Bloom Now? Garden Updates April 15 – 30

By Thea Hegland Springtime is here with all its glory. Cherry blossoms drift through the grounds in a palette soft pinks and p...

April 1, 2020 | Gardening

What’s in Bloom Now? Garden Updates April 1 – 14

By Thea Hegland Life in The Gardens goes on. A deep silence, softly roused by the peaceful songs of the local birds; The Garde...

March 19, 2020 | Gardening

Spring Garden Insights

By Brian Nixon, Horticultural Manager As we welcome spring, we look back at a winter that set rainfall records and made it dif...

Spring at The Butchart Gardens

March 16, 2020 | Gardening

What’s in Bloom Now? Garden Updates March 16 – 31

By Thea Hegland The recent stretch of warm sunny days has brought the familiar smell of fresh cut grass and many flowers. Bea...

100th Anniversary Seeds

March 12, 2020 | Visit Inspiration

Shopping Inspiration: Limited-time Seed Packs

Starting March 13th, we have a special package of seeds going on sale in celebration of the 100th anniversary of our seed catal...

March 12, 2020 | Visit Inspiration

Chef’s Recipe: Pâte à Choux

Pâte à Choux (Pastry Choux) Ingredients Metric US Water 125ml 1/2 cup Milk 125ml 1/2 cup Cubed unsa...

March 1, 2020 | Gardening

What’s in Bloom Now? Garden Updates March 1 – 15

By Thea Hegland Winter is fading away for yet another year. With every new day, little signs of spring have begun to emerge, p...

February 14, 2020 | Gardening

What’s in Bloom Now? Garden Updates February 15 – 29

By Thea Hegland Love is everywhere. While I am not referring to Valentine’s Day per say, it does stand to reason that visiting...

February 6, 2020 | News Releases

The Butchart Gardens Invites You to Their Upcoming Job Fair

February 6, 2020, Victoria, B.C. – The Butchart Gardens will be holding a Job Fair on Wednesday, February 12 from 6–8pm. The...

The Butchart Gardens is open to the public, welcoming you to take solace from this beautiful garden. We are following all the rules of the Provincial Health Officer and the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC). We need you to follow our rules to keep you and your families and our staff and their families safe. This will allow us to remain open to offer comfort to all those who wish to visit in these difficult times.

Rules:

Please follow the instructions of our staff.
Please be patient as we are closely monitoring how many visitors are allowed into the garden at one time. Maintain physical distancing, and do not allow you or your group to get within 2m/6ft of another person or group.
Children and pets MUST remain directly at your side, or we will be forced to ask you to leave.
Please keep to the right on all pathways. Follow the directional arrows and abide by the Do Not Enter signs.

Failure to comply with these rules will result in your removal from the premises.

Please note that you are visiting The Butchart Gardens at your own risk.

Visitors will be asked the following questions before being admitted to The Gardens:

Have you experienced cold or flu-like symptoms within the last 14 days?
Have you been in close contact with anyone else who has had these symptoms in the last 14 days?
Have you travelled outside of Canada in the last 14 days?
If you have travelled outside of Canada, have you quarantined in Canada for 14 days?

GARDENS AND FACILITIES

DRINKING FOUNTAINS AND SEATING
Water and limited seating are available at the Carousel Building for seniors and others who may have health issues.
We ask that where possible you bring your own water.

WASHROOMS
Available at the turnstile entrance and near the Carousel Building.

ROSE CAROUSEL & BOAT TOURS
Closed until further notice.

FOOD SERVICES
Coffee Shop is open for take-away service.
Annabelle’s Café is open for complimentary take-away water only.
Gelateria is open in the Italian Garden.
Dining Room Restaurant and Blue Poppy Restaurant are temporarily closed.

SEED & GIFT STORE
Open daily 11:00am to 3:00pm, following protocols to allow for physical distancing, capacity monitoring and sanitary precautions. Online shopping and phone-in orders are available, 250-652-4422, with complimentary pick-up at the Admission Gate.

UMBRELLAS
Due to COVID-19 we are unable to supply umbrellas.

PLEASE DO NOT BRING LAWN CHAIRS or FOOD TO THE GARDENS
We are not permitting picnics or seated gatherings. Small snacks and drinks for medical purposes are permitted.

PHOTOGRAPHY
Due to COVID-19 and physical distancing, we are currently not permitting the use of tripods for photography throughout The Gardens.

INFORMATION CENTRE
Open for 12 Month Pass sales and renewals only. Plant I.D. is temporarily unavailable.

NO CASH TRANSACTIONS
Debit and credit cards accepted.

IF YOU HAVE A MASK, YOU ARE WELCOME TO WEAR IT

This is our most up-to-date information, please continue to check back for updates.

Learn more about the steps we are taking to protect Visitors and Staff by clicking here.