Summer

Spectacular Summer

June 1 – September 30

From colourful florals in the day to subtle plays of light and shadow in the evening, summer offers breathtaking drama as day fades into night.

Visit during the summer? Our Summer at a Glance provides a daily snapshot of our operations during the upcoming 2025 Summer season.

Summer Firework Saturdays

Saturday evenings in July and August, bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy our world-class firework show with your friends and family. Each show features original aerial and ground displays choreographed to music and designed by Jennie Butchart’s great-grandson Christopher Ross. Fireworks are included with your admission to the Gardens.

Dates, Times, & FAQs

Fireworks are presented after weekly consultation with the Central Saanich Fire Department and may be cancelled due to extreme weather. Please check our website for updates.

Entertainment

Evenings throughout July and August, you can take in a live performance from our outdoor stage on the Concert Lawn. Nestled amidst lush trees, the stage plays host to a variety of performers. Summer concerts are included with your admission ticket.

2025 Summer Entertainment performances will be on Wednesday through Sunday evenings. The calendar will be posted in late spring, so please continue to check back for updates.

Night Illuminations

May 30 – September 14

Wednesday to Sunday evenings as dusk settles, thousands of subtle lights transform The Gardens into a magical wonderland, showcasing an artistic display of light and shadow.

In Full Bloom

Summer welcomes colourful delphiniums, setting the stage for our Rose Garden. Once the delphiniums have finished blooming, we find our rhythm, a pattern of deadheading roses, replanting flower beds, and dispersing insects to help control pests. Over 900 varieties of plants are grown for our summer gardens alone with an emphasis on floral beauty and colour.