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Butchart Gardens

800 Benvenuto Ave,  Brentwood Bay, 
British Columbia,  V8M 1J8

Open year-round, this world-renowned garden occupies 22 ha (55 ac) with stunning floral displays. Enjoy the Rose Carousel & Children's Pavilion! Great dining with casual & more formal dining using many local products & an extensive BC wine list. Enjoy afternoon tea year-round, complete with lovely views. The Seed & Gift Shop carries many local artists' creations. Summer offers evening entertainment, Saturday night fireworks & eco-friendly electrically-operated boat tours of surrounding waters including historic landmarks of cement manufacturing days. Christmas - phenomenal lighting, entertainment, outdoor ice rink. National Historic Site of Canada & Canadian Tourism Commission Signature Experiences Collection® See website.

How to Get Here

Located approximately 30 min north of downtown Victoria on the Saanich Peninsula, 20 min south of BC Ferry Terminal.

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Accepted Payment Methods
Visa, MasterCard, Discover, JCB, Cash, Interac Bank/Debit Card, Travellers Cheques

Hours of Operation

Christmas Day (effective   to  )
 SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Open (AM) 1:00 PM
Close (PM) 9:00 AM
April-June (effective   to  )
 SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Open (AM) 9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM
Close (PM) 5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM
June 15 - September 5 (effective   to  )
 SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Open (AM) 9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM
Close (PM) 10:00 PM10:00 PM10:00 PM10:00 PM10:00 PM10:00 PM10:00 PM
September 5 - September 15 (effective   to  )
 SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Open (AM) 9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM
Close (PM) 9:00 PM9:00 PM9:00 PM9:00 PM9:00 PM9:00 PM9:00 PM
September 16 - September 30 (effective   to  )
 SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Open (AM) 9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM
Close (PM) 5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM5:00 PM
October 1 - October 14 (effective   to  )
 SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Open (AM) 9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM
Close (PM) 4:00 PM4:00 PM4:00 PM4:00 PM4:00 PM4:00 PM4:00 PM
November 1 - November 30 (effective   to  )
 SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Open (AM) 9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM
Close (PM) 3:30 PM3:30 PM3:30 PM3:30 PM3:30 PM3:30 PM3:30 PM
December 1 - January 6 2012 (effective   to  )
 SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
Open (AM) 9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM9:00 AM
Close (PM) 9:00 PM9:00 PM9:00 PM9:00 PM9:00 PM9:00 PM9:00 PM

Services

Performances/ShowsRestaurant/DiningRetail
RestaurantRetail/Souvenirs
Retail - Seed & Gift Store: Everything from hand packaged flower seeds to jewelry, clothing & local artisans' creations. During summer months a Garden Gallery stocks brass cast statuary & other exquisite outdoor art.Performances/Shows - Entertainment & Fireworks: In summer months enjoy nightly entertainment on our Concert Lawn stage; summer Saturday nights enjoy an astounding pyrotechnic display. Our Magic of Christmas period offers an outdoor ice skating rink, music, 12 days of Christmas displays & phenonomenal lights.
Restaurant/Dining - Fine and Casual Dining: The dining room restaurant offers Afternoon Tea (High Tea - winter) year-round, plus lunch & dinner (seasonal basis). Enjoy local ingredients & wines pleasingly presented. The Blue Poppy offers casual dining in a cafeteria style. Sandwiches & beverages in the coffee shop.

Amenities & Facilities

Accessible Facilities Bank Machine
Full Wheelchair Access (as per building code) Internet Access
Picnic Tables RV Parking
Strollers Designated Children’s Area (e.g. playground)*
Food & beverage (e.g. snack foods, coffee)* Food Services*
Wheelchairs*
* charges apply

Policies & Restrictions

Pet Policy
Pets Allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking in Designated Areas
Group Policy
Groups are welcome, please call Group Services (250-652-4422) for assistance & bookings.