The Butchart Gardens in Victoria, BC

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The Butchart Gardens is a world famous garden located near Victoria, British Columbia in Canada. It’s about a 40 minute drive from downtown Victoria and it’s the most popular thing to do in Victoria, BC.

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The Butchart Gardens History

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The Rose Garden at The Butchart Gardens

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The Japanese Garden was simply serene. It had everything we’d expect from a Japanese Garden: Japanese Maples and a vast flowing stream.

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We ended at the Italian Garden, which was very small and was in a courtyard with a gelato shop.

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What YOU Need to Know About The Butchart Gardens

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The Butchart Gardens recently updated their website with handy itineraries for guests who want to explore Butchart Gardens at their own pace:

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BUTCHART GARDENS TEA

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BUTCHART GARDENS FIREWORKS

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The Butchart Gardens in Victoria, BC

The Butchart Gardens is a world famous garden located near Victoria, British Columbia in Canada. It’s about a 40 minute drive from downtown Victoria and it’s the most popular thing to do in Victoria, BC.

The Butchart Gardens History

The Butchart Gardens History

The history of The Butchart Gardens is quite interesting and full of girl power!

The Rose Garden at The Butchart Gardens

I was surprised that the roses were still in full bloom since it was a bit late in the season and many other rose bushes I’d seen elsewhere were fading fast.

The Japanese Garden was simply serene. It had everything we’d expect from a Japanese Garden: Japanese Maples and a vast flowing stream.

The Japanese Garden in Victoria, BC

We ended at the Italian Garden, which was very small and was in a courtyard with a gelato shop.

What YOU Need to Know About The Butchart Gardens

The most popular season to visit The Butchart Gardens is summer. Personally, I’d recommend arriving right when they open in the morning. It can get quite warm in Victoria in the summer, so it’s a good time to beat the heat.

The Butchart Gardens recently updated their website with handy itineraries for guests who want to explore Butchart Gardens at their own pace:

BUTCHART GARDENS TOUR

BUTCHART GARDENS TEA

Leave time to enjoy afternoon tea at at the original Butchart family home.

BUTCHART GARDENS FIREWORKS

BUTCHART GARDENS AT CHRISTMAS

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