My wife and I spent an afternoon at the Butchart Gardens, and it was one of the highlights of our visit to Vancouver Island. The landscaping is wonderful, the floral displays are breathtaking, and the overall experience is unforgetable. more

We can describe our recommendation about Butchart Gardens in one word: GO. Now. This is an attraction not to be missed. As botanical gardens go, Butchart Gardens is absolutely one of the finest anywhere in the world. The variety of flowers is stunning. Everything is exquisitely maintained. The design, layout and landscaping of the individual gardens (a portion of the... more

Not a leaf was out of place. The colors and orderly arrangements of the gardens left nothing out of place. You and the gardens felt complete. This is a must see when in Victoria. more

We approached the Butchart Gardens with some trepidation. We expected a highly manicured garden, just right for the tourist. We expected such a garden to be a negative. However while it was certainly manicured, it was to such an extent that it was possible to take delight from a garden that receives maximum attention and dollars. It was a most... more

We visited Butchart Gardens a couple of weeks ago. It was beautiful. Absolutely worth the trip. We loved the sunken gardens and the Japanese garden. A place that you should not miss on your trip to Victoria. more

A beautiful and well groomed garden. Friendly staff. Expect to take about 1 hour to complete the tour. Bring a digital camera... you won't stop taking pictures... everything is beautiful.. from every angle. more

If you enjoy flowers, this is a must see. There are lots of colorful flowers and greenery and it is very relaxing to stroll through the gardens. The only downside is the sheer number of tourists clogging the pathways. If you are prepared for the crowds, the walk is very nice. A big plus for us is that dogs are... more

Another thing my wife had always wanted to do, but the rest of the family wound up really enjoying ourselves. Butchart Gardens is basically the result of a woman's vision to reclaim an ugly limestone quarry that her family had mined to make its fortune. She was so incredibly successful that the overwhelming beauty of this place draws about a... more

Make sure you leave yourself plenty of time and stay late enough for the outstanding fireworks. The only better fireworks I've seen were in Rome for New Years. Pick the best time of the year when the blooms are full. more