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Butchart Gardens


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 93 attractions in Victoria
Traveller Description: Open in all 5 Seasons...so please read on... Open Daily. For hours please refer to the web site: www.butchartgarde... and look under Planning Your... more »
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Attraction type: Garden, Landmark/point of interest, Speciality museum
Activities: Walking, Dining
Address: 800 Benvenuto Ave. Victoria, British Columbia V8X 3X4
Canada
Tel: 250-652-4422
Fax: 250-652-3883

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15 Nov 2009
1
person found this review helpful

On my first trip to Victoria back in the late 70's, I did not visit the gardens as I did not know about them at the time. This time I was travelling with my wife, and the gardens were an important part on our itinerary while on Vancouver Island. These gardens are absolutely world class - my wife is the... more

7 Nov 2009
1
person found this review helpful

This is the can't miss attraction if you are in Victoria, BC. This was the last stop on our Alaska cruise and maybe the one I remember most. Worth the $28.00 admission price and the most spectacular gardens I have every seen. We booked a local tour bus line cruise victoria (cvscruisevictoria.com) before hand rather than the cruise ship plan... more

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5 of 5 stars
wellington, fl
17 Oct 2009

Can't understand why anyone wouldn't be blown away by these gardens...and the gift shop was huge, with really nice merch. & very friendly staff. I won't cover what's already been said; but, taking tea on the outside veranda was possibly the most wonderful eatting experience of my life. Great weather, superb service, absolutely perfect food (can't understand any negative review... more

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5 of 5 stars
Port Angeles, WA
14 Oct 2009

For years I've wanted to go to Victoria just to see Butchart Gardens. I was blessed with an opportunity and realized a dream come true. It was everything I expected and more. It doesn't matter what time of the year you go, it is breath taking. Just imagine the sunken gardens being a lime quarry, you'd never be able to... more

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5 of 5 stars
Chicago
10 Oct 2009

Definitely worth the time and money to see this. Beautiful gardens. Clean and well kept. more

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5 of 5 stars
Seattle, Washington
9 Oct 2009

I was hesitant about paying the steep $20 entrance fee. However, after having been there, I would certainly pay it again. These gardens are the most beautiful I've seen, and you can easily spend half a day there. They offer a year pass, I believe, which would definitely be worth it if you lived there. I'd like to see this... more

9 Oct 2009

Vistited the gardens at the end of sept. The gardens were the most beautiful i've ever encountered. Took the Grayline West bus from the Vicoria depot for $17 round trip not counting admission. They had upgraded the ride to the gardens as a narrated tour while on the bus. That was very informing while taking the 20 minute ride to... more

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5 of 5 stars
greenville, sc
8 Oct 2009

My 9 year old and I visited the Butchart Gardens while vacationing in the Pacific NorthWest. She and I were both blown away by the beauty of the flowers and just the basic outlay of the grounds. We also thought it was neat that you can bring your pet along with you. There are water fountains for dogs beside the... more

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4 of 5 stars
So. California
8 Oct 2009

The "lower garden" was wonderful but the rest of the gardens were so-so. The Rose Garden was suprisingly dreadful with rust and pests. I understand we viewed the garden in September and should taper our expectations but we were disappointed. Our recomendation is that you visit Manito Gardens in Spokane, WA. The garden includes a rose garden; both a formal... more

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5 of 5 stars
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
4 Oct 2009

We love gardens, so whenever we travel we always make a point to visit the gardens in and around the cities we travel to and through. Without a doubt, this is the most beautiful garden we've ever visited. The climate must be perfect for growing flowers because they've got so many varieties and they are huge speciimens. It's absolutely gorgeous,... more

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Butchart Gardens Address

800 Benvenuto Ave., Victoria, British Columbia V8X 3X4, Canada
Tel: 250-652-4422 Fax: 250-652-3883