Butchart Gardens is one of the most famous floral attractions in the world, located in Brentwood Bay, near the city of Victoria. The garden covers about 55 acres and welcomes more than one million visitors each year. It is known for its stunning seasonal flowers, beautifully designed landscapes, and peaceful walking paths.
Address:
800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J8, Canada
Province: British Columbia
Features several themed garden areas, each offering a unique experience:
- Sunken Garden – the original quarry turned into a dramatic floral landscape
- Rose Garden – home to thousands of fragrant roses
- Japanese Garden – peaceful ponds, bridges, and maple trees
- Italian Garden – elegant lawns and classical design
- Mediterranean Garden – plants from warm climates around the world
Visitors can enjoy spring tulips, summer flowers, autumn colors, and winter holiday lights.
Butchart Gardens Ticket Price
- Adult (18–64) – about CAD $35–$37
- Senior / Student – about CAD $33–$35
- Child (5–12) – about CAD $3
- Under 5 – Free
How to Travel to Butchart Gardens
From Downtown Victoria (Easiest)
Options:
Public bus
- Bus Route 75 goes to the gardens.
- About 45–60 minutes travel time
Butchart Gardens Shuttle
- Round-trip about $50 CAD
- Leaves from Victoria Inner Harbour.
Taxi or Uber
Start in Vancouver:
BC Ferry
- Vancouver → Victoria (Swartz Bay)
- 1 hour 35 minutes
Bus or taxi
- Swartz Bay → Butchart Gardens
Tour Package (Easy option)
Many tourists book a Vancouver–Victoria–Butchart Gardens day tour, which includes:
- Ferry ride
- Bus transport
- Tour guide
Best time to visit:
- Spring (April–May) – Tulips
- Summer (June–August) – Full blooms and Fireworks