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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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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
Dec 2, 2024
It was lovely to see the lights at a good price; however it was extremely crowded and took an hour just to get in. Try arriving ahead of time to beat the line of cars Full review by Ellie K
Nov 14, 2024
If The Garden of Eden was here in B.C. this would be it. A true treat for the eyes as well as the wonderful scents of the flowers. Be sure to take many photos, you will be glad you did. Full review by Travel25346533585
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Located in the heart of Brentwood Bay, The Butchart Gardens are made up of a premier group of beautiful gardens that attract over mil…
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Is there a tour that drives you around the park?
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Drives? No, maybe walk around the park — some places not wheel chair friendly — especially the sunken gardens
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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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There are free wheelchairs available. I think there might be scooters for rent. Call them
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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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Yes, suggest you get your tickets in advance
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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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