Milner Gardens & Woodland - Vancouver Island University — Attraction in Qualicum Beach

What a beautiful place to stop and smell the ultra fresh coastal air filtered through giant trees, mosses and ferns.

The stroll along the paths were sometimes totally natural and sometimes totally manicured depending upon what area you were traveling through.

There were fruit trees, flowers, towering pines and ocean vistas. There was Grandma’s Garden gift store as well as the fancy home now set up for events.

Definitely recommend staying for a tour. 2 hours for a solid walk around or even linger longer and just enjoy the sights.

For you birders I would add this to your trip. We saw all kinds of birds traveling up and down trees looking for a meal.

Big cudos to all the volunteers we saw working in the gardens.

Also we didn’t see one staff person who wasn’t accommodating...

I don't know what I liked most about this place: 1) the TRILLION dollar long-range view of the Georgia Straight with snow-covered mountains and islands and BC mainland; or 2) the peaceful walk thru Douglas first and red cedars and ferns; or 3) the work of many volunteers who make visiting this place possible. We had tea, scones and carrot cake in the Camellia Room, which was grand. Two other groups were in the room during our visit, it was not crowded. One person said, "These are the best scones I've ever had," and I would agree. Menu is limited to scones and cakes, no sandwiches or savory fare. The story of the house is very interesting, and there were many volunteers to provide information. Highly recommended. Thank you, volunteers, we had...

Went for tea with a friend on a perfect late Summer day! We walked through the woods and around the gardens and stopped at the house for a lovely light lunch of soup and focccia. Followed by scones with cream and jam, washed down with a lovely pot of tea. The food was served on real china in beautiful patterns and colour's. The volunteers obviously love the gardens andceere knowledgeable and friendly. The gardens were amazing, even this late in the year. Of particular interest to me was the Pink Silk tree. It was breathtaking. The lotus blossoms on the reflecting pool were perfect. I am looking forward to my next visit, most likely for the...