News Releases

October 20, 2020 | News Releases

The Christmas Season Will Return to The Butchart Gardens

December 7, 2020 Update: Due to the latest Provincial Health Order, we regret to announce that our Christmas evening viewing i...

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...

November 27, 2018 | News Releases

The Butchart Gardens Puts Final Touches on Christmas

Victoria, BC – The Magic of Christmas, now in its 32nd year, returns at The Butchart Gardens beginning with the annual Light Up...

July 25, 2018 | News Releases

Victoria’s Butchart Gardens Receives Award of Excellence

July 25th, 2018, Victoria, BC - The World Federation of Rose Societies (WFRS) has recognized The Butchart Gardens with an Award...

June 1, 2018 | News Releases

The Butchart Garden Looks Forward to Spectacular Summer Evenings

Flowers at every turn, Night Illuminations, Firework Saturdays and Evening Entertainment Victoria, B.C. – Spectacular Summe...

January 16, 2018 | News Releases

The Butchart Gardens Announces Upcoming Job Fair

January 16, 2018 Victoria, BC – The Butchart Gardens will be holding a Job Fair, Tuesday, February 20 from 6–8pm in the Coffee ...

March 22, 2017 | News Releases

Butchart Gardens Discontinues Sale of Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles

News Release For Release March 22nd, 2017 The Butchart Gardens Discontinues Sale of Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles Move ...

March 14, 2016 | News Releases

Greater Victoria smashes the previous Flower Count record

More than 25 billion flowers counted from March 3 - 9, 2016 March 14, 2016, Victoria, BC – Residents of Greater Victoria hav...

June 13, 2015 | News Releases

Stunning Dragon Fountain: Gift From People’s Republic of China

A striking bronze dragon fountain was unveiled today at The Butchart Gardens by owner Ms. Robin Clarke and Ms. Sheng Lei, Vice ...

June 4, 2015 | News Releases

Jennie Butchart Inducted into British Columbia Hall of Fame

We are pleased to announce that Jennie Butchart, née Kennedy, creator of The Butchart Gardens in 1904, was inducted into the Bu...

Rules:

All visitors are required to wear a mask or face covering when visiting, except when:
• Under 12 years of age, however, mask use is encouraged for children aged 5 to 11 years
• Inside their vehicle
• Seated and consuming food or beverage (we ask that visitors use discretion when consuming take-away food or beverages, maintain physical distance as appropriate, and don their mask when finished)
• A medical condition or disability inhibits the ability to wear a face covering
• A person is unable to place or remove their mask without assistance
Please follow the instructions of our staff.
Large groups are required to split up, with a maximum of 6 persons walking together.
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 must remain directly at your side and under control at all times, or we may ask you to leave.
Pets are welcome to visit provided they are kept directly at your side and under control at all times. You are expected to clean up after your pet.
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?
Are you in possession of a face covering that covers your mouth and nose, and do you agree to wear this covering when outside your vehicle while visiting The Butchart Gardens?

GARDENS AND FACILITIES

FOOD SERVICES
The Dining Room Restaurant is open for Afternoon Tea, from 11:30am to 3:00pm daily. Reservations are recommended, reserve online, or call 250-652-8222.
The Coffee Shop is open daily with limited seating, following all guidelines for physical distancing, take-away service is also available.
Blue Poppy Restaurant remains temporarily closed.

SEED & GIFT STORE
Open daily 10:00am – 3:00pm.
Face coverings are mandatory inside the Seed & Gift Store; no food or beverages permitted inside.
Following protocols to allow for physical distancing, capacity monitoring and sanitary precautions. Online shopping and phone-in orders are available at 250-652-4422, with complimentary pick-up at the Admission Gate.

SPRING PRELUDE
Open for viewing 9:00am – 4:30pm daily, with COVID-19 safety protocols in place.

HISTORICAL DISPLAY
Due to COVID-19, we are unable to open the 2021 Historical Display.

DRINKING FOUNTAINS
Limited drinking fountains are available, 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.

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.

12 MONTH PASSES
We are extending all 12 Month Passes that are valid between February 1-15, 2021 by the total number of days we will be closed (15).

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.

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