π¨π¦ Butchart Gardens Visitor's Guide | A Floral Wonderland! πΈ
πΏ History & Significance Originally a limestone quarry, this 22-hectare garden was transformed in 1904 by Jennie Butchart, who imported plants worldwide. Now a National Historic Site, it features: Sunken Garden: Lush blooms in a former quarry (the star attraction!). Japanese Garden: Designed by Isaburo Kishida in 1907. Rose Garden: Hundreds of fragrant varieties. Ross Fountain: 21m-tall water spectacle (added in 1964). π Practical Info Address: 800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay Hours: Spring (Mar 1βMay 31): 9AMβ5PM Summer (Jun 1βSep 15): 9AMβ9PM (Night illuminations!) Winter: Closes at 3:30PM ποΈ Tickets (2025 Spring): Adult: $36 | Youth (13β17): $18 | Child (5β12): $3 | Under 4: FREE π Getting There Drive: 30 mins from Victoria via Hwy 1. Bus: #75 BC Transit. Ferry: To Swartz Bay + transfer. #ButchartGardens #VictoriaBC #CanadaTravel #GardenLovers