One of the biggest tourist attractions, the Butchart Gardens Victoria have been enticing visitors to Vancouver Island since the early 1900s; because of that fact, these breathtaking gardens are now a designated National Historic Site.

There are four main gardens; paths wind through them offering spectacular views. The Butchart Gardens offers 55 acres of spectacular beauty in every season. In spring you’ll find tulips, daffodils and hyacinths bursting forth from the ground.

The summer months at the Butchart Gardens Victoria feature the beautiful Rose Garden in full bloom. Perennials start their stunning show in late summer, and the Japanese maples turn to russet, gold, and red in the fall. During July and August, if you’re visiting during this time, you’ll want to take in the entertainment offered, including music under the stars, Night Illuminations, and Saturday Fireworks.

Christmas is a magical time at the park including a new outdoor ice skating rink. In 1904, Jennie Butchart began to beautify a worked-out quarry site left behind from her husband's pioneering efforts in the manufacture of Portland cement.

The family's commitment to horticulture and hospitality spans 100 years, and continues to delight visitors from all over the world. Often mistaken for Victoria Botanical Gardens.

Make the short drive to Brentwood Bay, BC and find the gardens at 800 Benvenuto Avenue.