Vancouver Island Garden Tours
Butchart Gardens
Fri, 10/12/2007 - 09:44 — admin
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
Mon, 09/24/2007 - 07:13 — admin
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. Gift shop, restaurant and delicatessen on site. Located near the entrance to The Butchart Gardens at the intersection of West Saanich and Keating Cross Roads. Special rates for groups and tours. Photo Gallery
Dashwood Gardens and Nursery
Mon, 11/26/2007 - 00:00 — adminBeautifully 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
Sun, 11/25/2007 - 23:49 — admin
Home of the famous Filberg Festival. Gorgeous surroundings, fabulous lodge, and wonderful waterfront view! The surrounding trees are breathtaking.
Open April - October
Finnerty Gardens
Mon, 11/26/2007 - 00:44 — admin
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.
Hazelwood Herb Farm
Sun, 11/25/2007 - 23:24 — admin
An herbal experience! A wonderful nursery dedicated to herbs. Fresh herbs, plants, lotions, teas and gifts available for purchase.
Horticulture Centre of the Pacific
Sun, 11/25/2007 - 22:43 — admin
Five acres dedicated to gardening and education! You can attend a horticulture class or stroll one of the twenty gardens, a popular garden is the winter garden, a must see.
Open daily, except Christmas Day
Summer 8am - 8pm
Winter 9am - 4pm
Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens
Sun, 11/25/2007 - 23:46 — admin
24 Acres of developed history! Visit the woodland gardens. Open all year.
Mayo Creek Gardens
Sun, 11/25/2007 - 23:10 — admin
A showcase of gardening with nature and wildlife! Sure to inspire and give you new ideas for your garden.
Open Sundays May - September
Milner Gardens & Woodland
Sun, 11/25/2007 - 23:30 — admin
Ten developed acres overlooking a fabulous waterfront view. Come and view the mature trees and the large collection of Rhododendrons! Refreshment and gift shop on site.
Open Thursday - Sunday plus holidays
April - October 10am - 4pm
