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Enveloping visitors in lush greens and colourful blooms, The Butchart Gardens is a must-see garden oasis over 100 years in the making.
The Gardens are about 13kms (8 miles) from YYJ International Airport. Transportation options from Victoria Airport to The Gardens are to take a city bus, rent a car, Uber, or to take a cab. We are about a 25 to 30 minute drive from the airport and cab fare is approximately $45 CAD each way.
Green-cloaked walls of the original quarry. Rising in the centre, a limestone mound offers a lookout point of the Sunken Garden, while the paths wind past the graceful Ross Fountain and peaceful Bog Garden.
Garden Map. Take a stroll around The Gardens before you arrive. Move your cursor around our interactive map to explore the property and plan your day. Download Full Map.
Admission rates change seasonally throughout the year. Every ticket offers you access to The Gardens, West Coast dining, and more.
Today, The Butchart Gardens is a National Historic Site of Canada. You’ll find remnants of the original cement plant and millions of bedding plants in over 900 varieties awaiting you as you wander The Gardens.
A Virtual Visit. These photos give you a glimpse of The Gardens as they evolve throughout the seasons; this page is updated regularly. Shop our selection of hand-packaged seeds, including limited-time seed packs in celebration of the 100th anniversary of our seed catalogue.
Rich, warm hues. With a rich collection of Japanese Maples, our Canadian West Coast may grow a reputation for vibrant fall foliage. A diverse collection of Dahlias and vivid Chrysanthemums add to the season’s colour while we begin planting bulbs for our spring gardens—almost 300,000.
Hours. The Gardens are open year round, these hours reflect admission gate times. The Gardens are open for viewing one hour after the gate closes. The Dining Room, The Blue Poppy Restaurant, Coffee Shop, and Seed & Gift Store hours.
More than a spring or summer affair, with Vancouver Island’s temperate climate, The Gardens have something to offer year-round. Enjoy the solitude winter brings, and take in the subtle beauty of our shrubs, trees and flowers, from delicate snowdrops to lush hellebore.