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Visit Butterfly World & Gardens in Coombs for a taste of the tropics. Hundreds of butterflies swoop hither and thither, while birdsong from free flying tropical finches fills the air. Witness each stage of the life cycle in the Emerging Area.
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5 minutes from famed Butchart Gardens, Victoria Butterfly Gardens was designed & built to showcase the life cycle & flight activity of tropical butterflies. It has evolved into a tropical paradise that offers something for everyone. Experience up close colourful, free flying butterflies, tropical ducks, stunning flamingos & Koi swimming in the stream & pond. The 1115 sq m (12,000 sq ft) enclosure is a balanced eco-system flourishing without use of herbicides or pesticides. It features 200 species of orchids, tropical foods, carnivorous plants & thousands of exotic tropical plants. Come, join us & explore the Jungle!
Discover the story behind Vancouver Island's ancient rainforests of giant trees, alpine flower meadows & turquoise mountain lakes; ocean tide pools; marine & other wildlife; salmon & bird-watching areas. Year-round personal nature tours with a biologist trained by Interpretation Canada. Get to the right place in less time so you can spend more time exploring, learning, exercising & experiencing. Find secret places & special moments off the beaten path & discover the hidden creatures others don’t know about. Have an authentic vacation that tells the story behind the scenery through thought-provoking & interactive programs. Snowshoeing & hiking tours.
The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre showcases the extraordinary marine life in the waters surrounding the Gulf Islands. From plankton to Puget Sound King crabs, wolf eels to giant Pacific octopus, the vast aquatic exhibits fascinate visitors of all ages. With 87 tonnes of sea water & 17 habitats, the Centre’s ever-changing seascapes & touch pools offer an unforgettable & unique hands-on, hands-wet experience. The Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre is located in Sidney, minutes from the BC Ferries terminal at Swartz Bay & enroute to downtown Victoria.