Discover what happens behind the scenes at The Butchart Gardens on one of our exclusive Greenhouse Tours.

Tours will take place at 10:00am, 12:00pm and 2:00pm on the following days:

Saturday, November 2, 9, 16 and 23.

Sunday, November 3, 10, 17 and 24.

Reservations for November 2, 3, 9 and 10 tours are sold out.

Reservations for the November 16, 17, 23 and 24 tours will open on Thursday, October 10 at 9:00am.

Reservations can only be made online, the booking link will be posted on this page on October 10. There is a non-refundable $5.00 fee per person for the tour. Walk-in spaces are available on the day of the tour on a first come, first served basis.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn on a Greenhouse Tour?

Topics you may learn about include: propagation methods used in seed production, vegetative plant production, over-wintering of plant material, Integrated Pest Management practices, indoor growing environment challenges, and producing our diverse floral displays.

Are Greenhouse Tours wheelchair or scooter accessible?

Due to the uneven terrain and narrow spaces on the tour, wheelchairs and scooters cannot be accommodated.

Can children or pets come on the tour?

Children under the age of 12 and pets are not permitted on the tour.

How fast do reservations fill up?

Spots fill quickly and we recommend booking shortly after we begin taking reservations. We do not accept reservations prior to October 7 at 9:00am.

How many spaces can I reserve?

A maximum of 2 spaces can be reserved per booking, due to the popularity of these tours and limited number of spaces available.

How long is the tour?

The tour is approximately 1.5 hours.

How many people will be on each tour?

There will be approximately 14 people on each tour. There are 10 advance reservations spots available online and 4 walk in spots available on a first come, first served basis on the day of the tour at our Information Centre.

What is the cost of a greenhouse tour?

Admission to The Gardens is required. There is a $5.00 reservation fee per person for these tours.