Public garden · founded 1904 · 55 acres
Butchart Gardens
Central Saanich, British Columbia
- Adults$36.75 (Oct), $28.60 (Nov), $41.00 (Dec 1–Jan 6)
- KidsYouth 13–17 $18.38, child 5–12 $3.00 (Oct)
- HoursOct: 9am–4pm daily; Dec 1–Jan 6: 3pm–9pm
- SeasonOpen year-round (closed Dec 25 and Jan 18–31)
- DogsAllowed on a short leash; Dec 1–Jan 6 only 8:30–10pm
- ParkingFree
Prices in CAD, as listed on the garden's website on 2026-10-15. Hours and prices change, so check before you go.
Through the year
- JanChristmas season, evenings 3–9pm
- Feb
- MarDaffodils and hyacinths
- AprTulips, cherry blossoms and dogwoods
- MayRhododendrons, azaleas and Himalayan blue poppies
- JunRhododendrons, azaleas and Himalayan blue poppies
- JulRose Garden at its peakSaturday night fireworks
- AugSaturday night fireworks
- Sep
- OctAutumn colour
- NovAutumn colour
- DecChristmas season, evenings 3–9pm
Typical timing as described by the garden. Peaks move with the weather.
Gardens within the garden
- Sunken Garden
- Rose Garden
- Japanese Garden
- Italian Garden
- Mediterranean Garden
- Rose Carousel
Plan your visit
- Food and drink on site
- The Dining Room, Blue Poppy Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Gelateria
- Shop on site
- Seed & Gift Store
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair route marked on maps; loaner wheelchairs ($10 deposit)
- Size
- 55 acres
- Recognition
- National Historic Site of Canada (2004)
Where it is
Central Saanich, British Columbia
48.565278, -123.469444
Open in OpenStreetMap
Sources
- butchartgardens.com/rates/, read 2026-10-15
- butchartgardens.com, read 2026-10-15
- butchartgardens.com/accessibility/, read 2026-10-15
- butchartgardens.com/faq/, read 2026-10-15
- Name and location: Wikidata, 2026-10-15
- Photos: Wikimedia Commons, licences as credited. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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