Tours and Tickets to Experience Butchart Gardens
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Anita_S, Mar 2026
Great guide and Wonderful Tour
The tour was wonderful, our guide Tyco shared many interesting facts and stories about Victoria. He toured us around the city in a safe and leisurely way which was very enjoyable, and then we headed to the Butchart Gardens for a lovely long walk through the spectacular vistas. Thanks for a wonderful time!
Suzanne_P, Dec 2025
Great tour guide!...
Great tour guide! Included seeing beautiful Christmas lights throughout Victoria as well as Butchart Gardens.
Stasia_T, Nov 2025
Victoria and Butchart Gardens
I loved the day trip to Butchart Gardens and Victoria. It was a lot of travel with the bus trip and ferry but I enjoyed these experiences too.
Helen_G, Dec 2025
Sight seeing through Victoria's harbor neighborhood
The tour was more than I expected. Tyco, our tour guide and driver, was great! He shared lots of stories about the history of Victoria, and took us to many neighboring areas that you wouldn't know existed. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to sit back, relax, and enjoy a ride around the harbor neighborhoods of Victoria. And then to be taken to Butchart Gardens to see the amazing Christmas lights through out the garden, what a treat! It was a fun day!
Shari_B, Sep 2025
Tour guide was awesome
Butchart Gardens is spectacular and the town of Victoria is quaint. Do not miss checking out The Empress hotel.
negarin_a, Mar 2026
It was a very wonderful...
It was a very wonderful trip. Everything was excellent. During the tour, everything was explained in great detail and very clearly. The history of everything was also discussed. Our tour leader was very friendly and kind, and helped us a lot.
Paula_H, Mar 2026
PaulaH14
The gardens were lovely, we weren’t rushed, Victoria was nice, old buildings, the guide Herman was informative.
Thank you
Pam_H, Mar 2026
Beautiful gardens!! The...
Beautiful gardens!! The grounds are immaculate and the staff are quite friendly. I’m looking at the gardens for a private group event in July and I think this would be a lovely venue
Victoria_P, Mar 2026
Is a long day. 13 hours....
Is a long day. 13 hours. Mostly due to the time it takes to get there and back to Vancouver. However the ferry is nice.
The gardens are spectacular. Victoria is beautiful. And our guide Rodrigo was knowledgeable and very attentive. Overall was a great experience.
The transport van could be more comfortable.
It was a day well spent. I recommend it.
brooksbrian12, Mar 2026
Good afternoon
Dry professional. Good knowledge of city . Very amicable. Wish they had better room for handicap storage.
Thea_S, Jan 2026
The most beautiful...
The most beautiful gardens I have seen in a while. The great thing is that they have a route very accessible to wheelchair and older people or individuals that use devices to walk.
AnnieMarie_W, Dec 2025
Awesome experience
Great customer service. Very accommodating and friendly. Tour guide was very knowledgeable. Seeing the castles was top attraction.
Butchart Gardens
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Bring an umbrella or hooded jacket in the rainy months.
Pack a picnic lunch to enjoy in the beautiful gardens or eat at one of the several on-site restaurants.
The gardens are both wheelchair and stroller accessible.
You may visit the gardens independently or with a tour guide.
Though cameras are encouraged, the use of selfie sticks is prohibited.
Wi-Fi is available at the coffee shop near the visitor center.
People Also Ask
How long does it take to go through Butchart Gardens?
With two hours at Butchart Gardens, key highlights to see include the Sunken Garden, Ross Fountain, Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Star Pond, and Italian Garden. To experience the gardens’ beloved afternoon tea ceremonies held at the former Butchart Residence, add two hours (and book well in advance).
Do I need to buy tickets in advance for Butchart Gardens?
No, you don’t need to buy Butchart Gardens tickets in advance—you can purchase them upon arrival. An exception is during the busy holiday season in December and early January when timed entrance tickets are required to access the gardens’ light displays, Christmas caroling, brass band, and festive dining.
What is the best month to visit Butchart Gardens?
Butchart Gardens bloom from spring until fall. Tulips, daffodils, and cherry trees generally peak between early April and early May, followed by a mid-May wave of Tibetan blue poppies. The gardens’ nearly 300 varieties of roses start blossoming in early summer, with the most flowers in July–August.
What tours can you do of Butchart Gardens?
With so much to see at Butchart Gardens, tours provide a curated experience focused on garden highlights. Many tours from Vancouver and Victoria simplify planning by including round-trip transport by shuttle bus, ferry, or private car. Some combine garden tours with sightseeing in Victoria or other parts of Vancouver Island.
What months is Butchart Gardens open?
Butchart Gardens is open year-round. While the most colorful flower gardens bloom from spring tulips through autumn dahlias, winter ushers in other species. Daphne, crocuses, and primroses bloom outside, and greenhouses overflow with red poinsettias. During the holiday season, from December through early January, there are light displays and carolers.
What is the best time of day to go to Butchart Gardens?
The best time to visit Butchart Gardens is first thing in the morning or late afternoon. During Butchart Gardens’ peak-season months of July and August, pathways and trails can get crowded in the middle of the day. Choosing quieter, off-peak hours means a bit more room to explore.
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