Gardens of Victoria BC
With lush year-round gardens filled with cherry blossoms and daffodils in early spring, magnificent rhododendrons in April and May, bountiful perennials in summer and rich colours in fall, Vancouver Island is an incomparable oasis for garden lovers.
Come in the winter months to see evergreen shrubs and trees take centre stage, or come in April through the fall months in the height of Victoria's garden season - every season holds a special magic for Victoria's gardens.
Victoria BC Gardens
Abkhazi Garden
The Abkhazi Garden, a 1.4-acre site that overlooks the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains, is internationally famous for its splendid collection of rhododendrons. Photo Gallery
Gardens, Tea Room & Gift Shop: Daily from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm from March 01 through September 30.
Beacon Hill Park
Open daily year round, Beacon Hill Park has something to offer for every season. In the spring, wildflowers cascade over the slopes. Watch spectacular waves crash on stormy days and enjoy the oceanside bluffs veiled in autumn mist.
Butchart Gardens
Butchart Family History - Robert and Jennie Click Here
The Butchart Gardens are located in Brentwood Bay, 21 km north of the capital city of Victoria and 20 km south of the Vancouver - Victoria ferry terminal at Swartz Bay.
Butterfly Gardens
Stroll amid hundreds of free flying butterflies and visit with the friendliest birds anywhere, all in an enchanting tropical garden. See over 30 species of exotic butterflies including the brilliant Blue Morpho and the delicately patterned Giant Owl. Truly a photographer's paradise and a wonderful place to learn.
Dashwood Gardens and Nursery
Beautifully designed beds of perennials and flowering spring and summer bulbs! A fantastic selection of perennials and bulbs to purchase.
Open daily March - November 10am - 5:30pm
Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park
Home of the famous Filberg Festival. Gorgeous surroundings, fabulous lodge, and wonderful waterfront view! The surrounding trees are breathtaking.
Open April - October
Finnerty Gardens
The garden contains more than 500 different rhododendron species and hybrids, 1,600 trees and shrubs and a spectacular range of companion plants – including ferns, vines, bulbs, groundcovers, water plants and ornamentals – artistically displayed on a 2.6 hectare (6.5 acre) site at the southwest corner of UVic’s campus.
The entrance to the gardens is near the University Chapel, on the south-west edge of the campus. The gardens encompass an area north of Cedar Hill Cross Road and west of Henderson Road. Proceed around the Ring Road to parking lot 6.
Glendale Gardens and Woodlands
The Ottawa Citizen awarded Glendale Gardens one of Canada's top 10 gardens for good reason; this 43 hectare boasts magnificent rhododendrons, a beautiful winter garden and an extraordinary Takata Japanese garden.
Open daily year round, come and enjoy the nature conservency and demonstration gardens located within Glendale Gardens and Woodlands.
Hatley Castle and Gardens
Hazelwood Herb Farm
An herbal experience! A wonderful nursery dedicated to herbs. Fresh herbs, plants, lotions, teas and gifts available for purchase. Check out the Hazelwood Herb Farm.
