Address: Box 4010, Victoria, BC, Canada, V8X 3X4
The Butchart Gardens is located 21 km (13 miles) north on the capital city of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, and 20 km (12.5 miles) south of the Vancouver-Victoria ferry terminal at Swartz Bay.
Phone:
          (250) 652 5256 (Recorded)
          (250) 652 4422 (Business Office)
          (250) 652 8222 (Dining Room)
Fax: (250) 652 3883
website

January through March
The Gardens in winter never truly sleep. Snowdrops and crocuses awaken, forming a pretty carpet of blooms. Winter flowering trees and shrubs dot the grounds as spring approaches. The Gardens is the only destination for a truly romantic Valentine's Dinner.

April through May
Springs come early on Vancouver Island and this season is like a breath of fresh air. Gardeners plant over 100,000 tulip bulbs and their dazzling splendor greets visitors with rivers of color, a sight to behold in the warm spring sunshine. Visit Garden from March 15th through May 31st for unique "Spring Color Spectacular" demonstrations and seminars. Lavish Mother's Day Brunch and Victoria Day Tea are also May highlights.

June through September 15
Summer is absolutely splendid at The Gardens. Glorious blooms are at their peak and visit at this time of the year transcends the ordinary.
Enjoy daily entertainment (beginning June 15) in outdoor theatre and piazza and every evening experience night illuminations as thousands of hidden lights transform the landscape; also Father's Day Brunch!
Fantastic Fireworks light up the summer sky Saturday nights from July 3 to September 4.

September 16 through November
Autumn's Golden glory is a sight to behold during Autumn Cascade of Colors. You'll love The Gardens at this time of the year. Shafts of sunlight are concentrated and rich, colors jewel-toned and poignant, The Gardens tranquil and welcoming. The Japanese Garden is resplendent with blazing maples and trickling streams and ponds make for wonderfully peaceful atmosphere. Visit The Gardens in November to watch preparations for the festive season unfold. Butchartians do love the holiday season and "Christmas in Coming" lets them celebrate early; also with special seminars, tours and gourmet dinners.

December 1 through January 6
Holiday magic weaves a spell during "Christmastime". By night, The Gardens are a magical sight as a lavish display of lights illuminates the sky. Streaming blue waterfall of lights transforms the darkness as it rushes into a quiet lake. Listen to traditional carolers and the festive brass, browse through the freshly-stocked shelves of wonderful gift store and enjoy a superb festive dinner with all trimmings. Rare dusting of sow may enhance the scene but more often than not, the mild Vancouver Island winter allows the greenery to thrive and the visitor to liger.