Gardens

When you first come to Victoria your initial impression is that the whole city is a garden. You will find flowers and gardens just about every street you go down. These gardens listed below take it a step further. They are immaculate, varied and unique. Stepping into them is like closing your eyes and having the best dream you have ever had. At times you may even ask yourself if this is real or imagined.

The Butchart Gardens is Victoria's premier attraction, it is a must see.

The Butchart Gardens
800 Benvenuto Ave. Brentwood Bay BC               866-652-4422       
www.butchartgardens.com

World renowned and Victoria's #1 attraction. Many, many acres of paths, fountains and valleys teeming with colourful flowers displayed in unique elegance. They have a band shell with live entertainment, concessions and restaurants, picnic lunches and during the summer has a fireworks display every Saturday evening.

Abkhazi Garden
1964 Fairfield Rd. Victoria BC               250-598-8096       
www.conservancy.bc.ca/content.asp?sectionack=abkhazi

Prince and Princess Abkhazi started this garden in 1946 and became open to the public after their deaths and the land was handed over The Land Conservancy. Explore this mature garden that takes advantages of the natural geography of the area.

Hatley Park
2005 Sooke Rd. Victoria BC               1-866-241-0674       
www.hatleygardens.com

On the Grounds next to Hatley Castle are several acres of themed gardens (rose garden, Japanese garden and Italian garden). As part of your tour of the castle or you can just visit the garden separately, you can enjoy the detail and serenity these gardens are known for.

Pacific Undersea Gardens
490 Belleville St. Victoria BC               250-382-5717       
www.pacificunderseagardens.com

Here is a different take on a garden. Go under the sea and explore its creatures without the aid of scuba gear. Watch the scuba divers regularly feed these mighty creatures

Beacon Hill Park
www.beaconhillpark.com

Large section of land donated to the city of Victoria for public use in 1882. Manicured colourful gardens and landscape that will take you by duck ponds, heron nests and stone bridges.

Government House
1401 Rockland Ave. Victoria BC               250-387-2080       
www.ltgov.bc.ca

Explore meandering paths through immaculate rose gardens and natural plants as well. As you walk around the mansion you will be treated to breathtaking views of the greater Victoria area and the Olympic mountains.

Victoria Butterfly Gardens
Box 190, 1461 Benvenuto Ave. Brentwood Bay BC               1-877-722-0272       
www.butterflygardens.com

View many different species of butterflies, some rare and obscure.

Glendale Gardens & Woodland
505 Quayle Rd. Victoria BC               250-479-6162       
www.hcp.bc.ca