There are really two gardens, one during daylight when the colors of the flowers, the quality of the design, and the maintenance of the gardens will drop your jaw and one after dark. If you go about 6:45 pm in the summer,, for an extra $13 tax included, you can have a delicious dinner at the Poppy Inn, in the... more

It seems that the advertisements on the Butchart Garden site is not reflective of how really wonderful the fireworks are!! The show always has music accompainment and a Theme. We have seen a Railroad tune with fireworks representing a little train going past the natural lake with different sparkling fireworks going off on each car. Symphony music and fireworks creating... more

We visited these gardens as part of a tour in June 2008. I would highly recommend them to anyone. You do not need to be a keen gardener to appreciate the beauty of these gardens, every place one looks there is something different to see. I was most taken with the photos which showed how the old quarry looked and... more

The sunken garden is the must see section, the rest of the gardens are pretty but didn't bring out the gasps. The fireworks also were great, not your average show, but a performance of lights in patterns, as well as the big explosions. On the downside the price is high, in the upper twenties now. Food was fine, but I... more

The Gardens are pretty but off season only one type of flower was blooming, it was a LOT smaller than I thought, took only an hour to go through. It's well laid out and the blue poppies were neat. I think it's good for older, slow moving people. I have Hunnington and Descanso gardens near me in CA, and personally,... more

If you are a flower or garden lover this is a must. Go early and beat the crowds to get pictures without so many people in them. more

Just had to add my glowing review of my visit to Victoria B.C. in May 2007 for the most amazing spectacular, knock your eyes out colors of tulips I've ever seen in my life. From the moment we drove up the driveway to the parking lot, the landscapings and plantings were arranged in the most beautiful colors. I'm sure the... more

Having heard, and seen, so much about the Butchart Gardens before going, I was concerned they would not live up to the image I had created of them in my mind but they far, far exceeded my expectations. They have to be, the most beautiful and stunning gardens I have been privileged to see anywhere in the world. I didn't... more

Yes, it is pretty. But expect A LOT of people clogging up the paths taking pictures. And we didn't even go during the peak season. The Japanese Garden and Sunken Garden were very nice. Maybe it was just me and my companion, but the Italian Garden was very underwhelming. Perhaps it is better in the high Summer? The roses in... more