The only surviving portion of Mr. Butchart's Tod Inlet cement factory is the tall chimney of a long-vanished kiln. The chimney may be seen from The Sunken Garden Lookout.

A bucket-list trip for many gardeners is Butchart Gardens in British Columbia. The former limestone quarry is a veritable Disneyland for plant lovers, a sea of color that delights the senses.

2004-05-30 04:00:00 PDT Victoria, British Columbia-- In 1904, Jennie Butchart, who presumably didn't share her husband's overarching passion for the cement business, decided to brighten up their ...

The famous Sunken Garden at Butchart Gardens, site of a one-time quarry. It's one of the most magnificent garden views I've ever seen – looking out over a one-time quarry now filled with woven ...

Check The Butchart Gardens website for current information. Tickets Summer admission costs CA$42.75 (about $30) for adults; CA$21.38 (about $15) for youths ages 13 to 17; and CA$5 (about $3.50 ...

The welcome to The Buchart Gardens sign offers a perfect photo op stop. Photos by Elaine Warner | For The Transcript The Sunken Garden was created in the old limestone quarry.

VICTORIA, BC — When Jennie Butchart transformed a limestone quarry into a garden in 1904 she never dreamed it would blossom into a global destination. People from the Netherlands, New Zealand ...

The gardens are open year-round and feature seasonal displays. They’re located at 800 Benvenuto Ave. in Brentwood Bay, B.C., just north of Victoria. For more information, call (888) 824-7313 or ...

The Sunken Garden is particularly breathtaking, with its sun-drenched blooms and cascading water features. ... The Butchart Gardens offers a kaleidoscope of colors and a rich tapestry of scents.

Clue: This Victoria-area attraction was featured on an episode of Jeopardy! on Tuesday night. Answer: What is Butchart Gardens? Actually, the clue on the show, which came under the gardens category ...