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Effective October 1, 2020 all visitors will be required to wear non-medical masks or face coverings when visiting, some exceptions apply.

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November 26, 2019 | News Releases

The Countdown to Christmas is on at The Butchart Gardens

The Butchart Gardens annual Light Up ceremony for the Magic of Christmas is Sunday, December 1st. The switch is flipped at 5:0...

November 19, 2019 | Visit Inspiration

Seasonal Shopping Inspiration

Our Seed & Gift Store has a large variety of products to inspire your holiday shopping for the perfect gift. Wrendale Designs f...

November 19, 2019 | Visit Inspiration

Chef’s Recipes: From Our Kitchen to Yours

Saanich Peninsula Ham Hock Croquette Photo by @see_jay91 Ingredients US Metric Butter 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp 20 g ...

November 19, 2019 | Visit Inspiration

An Update on The Butchart Gardens Christmas Display

By Bruce Watson, Director of Arts & Entertainment From Christmas trees, lights and parties to visits from family and friends, ...

November 15, 2019 | Gardening

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

By Thea Hegland To some it may seem The Gardens are somewhat lethargic at this time; we are all just waiting for the fifth sea...

November 8, 2019 | Gardening

What’s in Bloom Now? Garden Updates November 8 – 14

By Thea Hegland The quietude of early November in the garden has a secret allure; amongst the dominance of the great trees of ...

November 1, 2019 | Gardening

What’s in Bloom Now? Garden Updates November 1 – 7

By Thea Hegland The month of October ended in a blazing sunset of autumnal hues; leaves are falling all around creating a peac...

October 25, 2019 | Gardening

What’s in Bloom Now? Garden Updates October 25 – 31

By Thea Hegland Late October is alive with intense activity within The Gardens. The arrival of the spring bulbs has kicked our...

October 18, 2019 | Gardening

What’s in Bloom Now? Garden Updates October 18 – 24

By Thea Hegland This is the time in The Gardens when the deciduous shrubs and perennial plants evolve towards the final stage ...

October 11, 2019 | Gardening

What’s in Bloom Now? Garden Updates October 8 – 17

By Thea Hegland The legendary days of the fall are here; from the grounds of the car park towering with dreamy trees in all th...

October 2, 2019 | Gardening

What’s in Bloom Now? Garden Updates October 1- 7

By Thea Hegland There is no end to the beauty at The Gardens. It is simply evolving; the garden doesn’t just disappear after s...

September 13, 2019 | Gardening

What’s in Bloom Now? Garden Updates September 10 – 23

By Thea Hegland Considered one of the best times to visit, the month of September offers some the year’s finest weather. Boast...

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:

Effective October 1, 2020 all visitors will be required to wear non-medical masks or face coverings when visiting, except when:
• Inside their vehicle
• Seated and consuming food or beverage (we ask that visitors use discretion when consuming take-away food or beverages, maintain social distance as appropriate, and don their mask when finished)
• Under 2 years of age
• A medical condition or disability inhibits the ability to wear a face covering
• A person is unable to place or remove his/her mask without assistance
Please follow the instructions of our staff.
Maximum group size is 6 persons.
Large family groups will be required to split up and walk separately.
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, Waterwheel Square and near the Carousel Building.

ROSE CAROUSEL
Closed until further notice.

FOOD SERVICES
The Dining Room Restaurant is open for Afternoon Tea, with limited seating, from 11:30am to 3:00pm, following all guidelines for physical distancing. Reservations are highly recommended, or please call 250-652-8222.
The Coffee Shop is open with limited dine-in and outdoor seating, following all guidelines for physical distancing, take-away service is also available.
Annabelle’s Café is open for soft-serve ice cream, sandwiches, hot dogs, cold beverages, coffee, tea, cappuccino beverages, hot chocolate, and complimentary take-away water.
Gelateria is open in the Italian Garden.
Blue Poppy Restaurant remains temporarily closed.

SEED & GIFT STORE
Face coverings are mandatory inside the Seed & Gift Store.
Open daily 10:00am to 5:00pm, 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
A limited number of benches are available.
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.

12 MONTH PASSES
We will be extending all valid 12 Month Passes by the total number of days we were closed (36) due to COVID-19.

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.

Travel to Canada: See details here.

Tour Operators: You must contact us in advance. Learn more.