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Butchart Gardens

The Sunken Garden
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800 Benvenuto
British Columbia
V8M 1J8

Contact Information:
250-652-4422 Phone
866-652-4422 Toll-free

Website:
http://www.butchartgardens.com

Special Offer

Autumn Lunch & Admission at Butchart Gardens

2-course served lunch (appetizer & main course). Adult admission & lunch $37.80, plus GST.

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Open year-round, this world-renowned garden occupies 22 ha (55 ac) with stunning floral displays. Opening Summer 2009 - 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 - phenonmenal lighting, entertainment, outdoor ice rink. National Historic Site of Canada. See website.

Services

Performances/Shows, Restaurant/Dining, Retail

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 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.

Other Services
Restaurant, Retail/Souvenirs

Price Information

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

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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Please note: 2009: May 21-23 & 28-30; June 4-6 & 11-13, gates close at 9pm; grounds open until 10pm.

Amenities & Facilities

Accessible Facilities
Bank Machine
Full Wheelchair Access (as per building code)
Guided Industry Tours (offered by Visitor Centre s
RV Parking
Charges Apply
Designated Children’s Area (e.g. playground)
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Policies & Restrictions

Pet Policy
Pets Allowed

Smoking Policy
Smoking in Designated Areas

Reservations Policy
Pre-booking not available

Group Policy
Groups are welcome, please call Group Services (250-652-4422) for assistance & bookings.