The Beautiful Butchart Gardens Brentwood Bay, B.C. Canada

Butchart Gardens is one of the world's most beautiful floral gardens. It covers over 55 acres and includes 26 greenhouses. Throughout the year as the season's change so do the gardens. So there are always spectacular and interesting gardens to enjoy year round.

During the months of December and January there is a fascinating display of colored lights as well as decorations. There is a Twelve Days of Christmas display throughout the gardens and an outdoor ice skating rink for winter fun and excitement. They also offer an indoor garden "The Prelude To Spring" . You will enjoy daffodils, tulips, flowering cherries, witch hazel and viburnum located within the Blue Poppy conservatory.

From March through June the gardens come alive with vibrant colors and the scents of spring fill the air. Hundreds of thousands of bulbs are in bloom, accompanied by gorgeous flowering trees and shrubs. For a breathtaking sight, parallel to none.

June through September along with the warmer weather, the gardens are at their best. There are stunning colorful flowers every where you turn and come dusk the gardens are illuminated with lights that give the gardens a magical glow. Throughout the summer nights you are entertained with a variety of live shows being performed on the Concert Lawn Stage. Also during the Summer from July to labor day weekend, every Saturday night you can enjoy one of the best firework displays in North America.

The months of October and November celebrates autumn with a fabulous Japanese Garden. The colors of the garden have changed to vivid reds and russet as well as tall golden maple trees surrounded by many varieties of chrysanthemums.
　
Butchart Gardens also has a heated greenhouse, that changes seasonally. That is filled with large beautiful colorful flowers and a photo window that allows you to take glare free images.

The History Of Butchart Gardens

The gardens were home to the Butchart Family. Jennie Butchart began the magnificent gardens in 1904. She established several gardens in the style of the grand estates for the time period and turned an abandoned limestone quarry into an astounding Sunken Garden. Through generations of the Butchart family, The Gardens has retained much of its original design and the Victorian tradition of seasonally changing floral displays still remains. The Butchart Gardens remains a family business to this day.

There are 3 eatery's to choose from at Butchart Gardens:

The Blue Poppy Restaurant - is set up cafeteria-style and the service offers quick and easy meals. They also offer a special menu with favorites for children.

The Dining Room Restaurant - Located in the original Butchart family residence, the restaurant offers views of the Private Garden, the Italian Garden and Tod Inlet. They offer an afternoon tea that includes traditional delicacies, tea sandwiches and homemade deserts. They also serve lunch and dinner and the menu changes throughout the seasons. This restaurant also has a wide selection of wines available.

The Coffee Shop - Here you will find coffee or tea, fresh sandwiches, homemade pastries, ice cream and cookies.

Butchart Gardens is a romantic enough to be enjoyed by couples and exciting enough to bring the entire family. There is much to see and do no matter what time of year you plan to visit. Be sure to bring a camera to capture some of the beauty these stunning gardens have to offer.

You must contact Butchart Gardens for their rates as they change seasonally.

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The Butchart Gardens is located on Vancouver Island, (14 miles) north of Victoria, and (12.5 miles) south of the Vancouver:

800 Benvenuto Avenue in Brentwood Bay, B.C. Canada