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Most visitors arrive to view the Magic of Christmas when the sky is dark, and the moon and stars are out. That is the safe bet, but for those who arrive earlier, there are some pleasant surprises.

The stunning Dahlia Border takes its final bow for the season after a few glorious days in early November. As with all good things, the end is bittersweet. While still gorgeous, they are carefully cut down, and the tubers are all dug up to be saved for next year.

October is a wonderful time to visit. The stunning palette of autumnal colours is occurring now, offering a majestic place to ‘Autumn Bathe’ amongst all the dreamy trees that grow on the beautiful estate.

There is a calm, serene autumn vibe beginning to set in here at The Butchart Gardens. For me, this is one of my favourite seasons, and to witness the transformation from summer to fall is truly spectacular. Crisp cool air, pretty autumn flowers and electrifying fall foliage set the stage for an unimaginable visit our guests will enjoy during the autumn months, and not to mention smaller crowds. It’s welcoming to see fiery colours and precipitation return, reminding us all that autumn is here.

The summer season has almost arrived here at The Butchart Gardens; colourful summer annuals, magnificent perennials, and a wide range of trees and shrubs that captivate the landscape will soon take centre stage. The scope of The Gardens is massive, drawing visitors from around the world to come and admire the hundreds of thousands of fascinating summer flowers that will be graciously on display this upcoming summer season.