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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We always enjoy going to Victoria, BC. This is our third trip there and we go mainly to visit Butchart Gardens and take pictures. more