EVENING BUCHART GARDENS EXPERIENCE AND SIGHTSEEING TOUR
On this approximately three-hour trip to the Butchart Gardens, north of Victoria, you’ll have the chance to see this vast and verdant site illuminated for the evening. Afterwards, enjoy a panoramic drive through Victoria at night, past landmark buildings such as the Fairmont Empress hotel and through the Inner Harbour and Chinatown.
Excursion Details
Explore the floral wonders of the Butchart Gardens on this excursion of around three hours, beginning with an approximately 45-minute transfer drive narrated by your onboard guide. Created by Jennie Butchart in 1904 in a former quarry, the gardens cover around 55 acres in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia.
You’ll have approximately 90-minutes to independently explore the gardens, which are still privately owned and operated by Butchart’s family. The venue was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 2004 to mark its centenary. On summer evenings the gardens are enhanced by an experience called Night Illuminations, with lighting along paths and around key features such as the Ross Fountain creating a memorable scene.
Following the visit to the gardens, return to your vehicle for the approximately 45-minute drive back to Victoria, which includes a panoramic tour of the city’s Inner Harbour to view the Parliament Buildings and the Fairmont Empress hotel by night. The route also passes through the Gate of Harmonious Interest to see Chinatown, and continues back past the Old Town before returning to the port.
Important Information: Manual wheelchairs are available to borrow at the gardens with same-day request. Busses are accessible and accommodate 2 scooters per bus.
