Description
You're sure to see an amazing floral display at Butchart Gardens, whatever the time of year you visit, from the emerging green leaves and bulbs of spring to summertime's perfumed flowers and fall's brilliant red and gold colors.
Butchart Gardens' highlights include the Sunken Garden, Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Italian Garden, and the magnificent Ross Fountain. An experience to savor while in Victoria.
Evening Illuminations Tour
During the summer months, don't miss Butchart Gardens' spectacular illuminations, when garden staff use the play of light and shadow to cast a magical glow upon the shrubs, trees, and flower beds. Thousands of lights, of varying intensity and color, bring out a different look and feel to the gardens. In addition, Saturday night visitors in July through to Labour Day weekend will be thrilled by the pyrotechnic marvels of one of the most extravagant firework displays in North America at no extra charge.
departure
Fairmont Empress Hotel, Victoria. (Sorry, we do not offer hotel pick-up.)
Return shuttles depart Butchart Gardens at multiple times:
January 7- March 31
2:30 pm
April 1-30
Hourly from 1 pm to 6 pm
May 1 - June 14
Hourly from 11 am to 6 pm
June 15 - Sep. 2
Hourly form 11 am to 6 pm, 8 pm and 10 pm
Sep. 3 - 30
Hourly from 11 am to 6 pm
Oct. 1 - Oct. 31
Hourly from 1 pm to 6 pm
Nov. 1 - 31
2:30 pm
Dec. 1 - 31
5 pm, 7 pm, 9 pm