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The Butchart Gardens    

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The Butchart Gardens is a 120-year-old internationally-renowned 55-acre display garden located in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia. Created by Jennie Butchart, and still privately owned and …
The Butchart Gardens is a 120-year-old internationally-renowned 55-acre display garden located in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia. Created by Jennie Butchart, and still privately owned and operated by the family, The Gardens was designated a National Historic Site of Canada, in 2004 for its one hundredth birthday.

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Jan 9, 2025
We attended for the Christmas lights and it was lovely. Pricing is fairly reasonable and it's definitely one of the must see attractions on Vancouver Island. The gardens are a fairly long way from… Full review by Belinda E
Jan 4, 2025
Wow, what can I say that hasn't already been said about this amazing garden - we spent almost the entire day wandering around as there's so much to see and take in. The carpark is huge and very well … Full review by 817sandramp
Dec 9, 2024
Came to see the Christmas lights. What a spectacular, creative showing. It felt like you were transported to some magical place. The crowds were a bit much but every once in a while you could find … Full review by tiaragirl
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The Butchart Gardens is a group of floral display gardens in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, Canada, located near Victoria on V…
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Is there a tour that drives you around the park?
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not that i could see. most areas accessible in a wheelchair
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How early should I show up for the fireworks display?
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All depends on how much you want to see of the gardens in the daylight
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My husband and I cannot walk all over the gardens due to back issues. We want to visit your beautiful garden. Is there …
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My husband and I cannot walk all over the gardens due to back issues. We want to visit your beautiful garden. Is there some sort of shuttle or train that takes people around who cannot walk as much?
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I would look at the website, I did not see anything like that when I was there
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We are planning to visit the garden in July, do we need to purchase the entrance tickets ahead of time or buying at …
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We are planning to visit the garden in July, do we need to purchase the entrance tickets ahead of time or buying at the gate? thank you
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You can do both,
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How do I buy tickets as a gift for other people?
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You can purchase tickets as a gift online or over the phone by calling 250-652-4422.
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In the Summer, your general admission includes access to performances on the Concert Lawn and Firework Saturdays
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Rose Carousel closes 1/2 hour after the admission gate closes
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There is a no smoking policy throughout The Gardens, however they have two designated smoking areas
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Bike Racks and Car Parking is available free of charge.
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Only motorized or standard wheelchairs are permitted
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All public areas are accessible by wheelchair, except for a viewpoint area within the Sunken Garden known as The Mound, and the wharf and the gravel path leading to it from the wharf viewpoint
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To avoid crowds, come at opening time, in the late afternoon or evening
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If you forget your leash, please stop by the visitor information centre where you may borrow one
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Visit on a summer evening to see the gardens illuminated by colored lights and to enjoy some musical entertainment
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Tour buses roll in relentlessly throughout the summer
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If you are here during summer take a boat tour and do not miss the cove
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There are also two chariots able to accommodate disabled persons
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From december 1 through january 6, pets will not be permitted between 3pm and 8pm
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Garden closing hours vary widely from season to season, as do admission rates; call ahead to avoid disappointment
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Also worth seeing are the night illuminations and firework saturdays in the summer
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Visitors should try to go during peak season in july and august
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The garden often features holiday shows and special events
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On summer nights, the gardens are illuminated with colored lights and fireworks
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