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The Butchart Gardens, an internationally renowned 55-acre (22 hectare) show garden located near Victoria, British Columbia, was created in 1904 by Jennie Butchart. The Gardens, designated a National Historic Site of Canada, is still family owned and operated by Mrs. Butchart’s great granddaughter. Open year round, it welcomes close to one million visitors annually. The temperate climate on Vancouver Island allows for a variety of flowers, shrubs and trees not often seen in other parts of Canada thus creating beauty in every season. Year round, visitors enjoy Rose Carousel rides, Afternoon Tea in The Dining Room Restaurant, light snacks in the Coffee Shop, and a stop in the Seed & Gift Store.
- 800 Benvenuto Ave, Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J8
- Located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
- 23 km (14 miles) north of Victoria, BC
- 20 km (12.5 miles) south of Vancouver-Victoria BC Ferries Terminal at Swartz Bay
- 15 km (9.5 miles) south of Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
- GPS 48.562490, -123.466613
- The Butchart Gardens extends discounts on admission tickets to qualified tour operators (conditions apply)
- For all group or FIT reservations please email groupres@butchartgardens.com or complete the online form below
- Prepayment options are available with advance arrangements
Please note – General Admission tickets purchased through our online webstore do not qualify for any discounts or complimentary tour staff tickets.
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Admission prices are in Canadian dollars, all prices include tax and are subject to change without notice.
2024 Group Rates
For groups of 25 or more adults arriving by bus and paying in one lump sum, we are pleased to offer a discounted rate.
Autumn: October 1 – 31 $31.01, November 1 – 30 $24.12
Christmas: December 1 – January 6 $33.31
2025 Group Rates
Winter: January 7 – 14 $21.24, January 15 – March 31 $28.48
Spring: April 1 – May 31 $35.55
Summer: June 1- September 30 $38.47
Autumn: October 1 – 31 $31.95, November 1 – 30 $24.84
Christmas: December 1 – January 6 $35.55
There is no admission charge for your bus driver and one tour escort per bus with valid company identification.
Complimentary amenities offered onsite:
- Push wheelchairs & strollers
- Luggage storage in the Information Centre
- Ample coach parking
- Wifi
- First Aid
- Public washrooms (including wheelchair accessible)
- Drinking fountains/water bottle filling stations
The Dining Room
Blue Poppy Restaurant
Coffee Shop
- Open during operating hours
Gelateria/Ice Cream (seasonal)
- Open seasonally with homemade gelato and soft ice cream
Annabelle’s Cafe (seasonal)
- Open seasonally with a selection from our Coffee Shop
- From hand-packaged seeds to one-of-a-kind gifts made by local artisans, our Seed & Gift Store offers something for everyone
- Online shopping is available
The Rose Carousel operates daily. Rides are $2.00 per person. Admission to The Gardens is required.
We have established Garden Etiquette for the enjoyment and safety of visitors and to provide a tranquil atmosphere for everyone visiting The Butchart Gardens. As a private garden, we reserve the right to deny entry or remove any person(s) acting in contravention of our rules. Thank you for your cooperation.
Please review the Tour Staff Guideline & Policies and Garden Etiquette prior to visiting The Gardens.
Group Services Department, 250.652.4422 ext. 320
Josh Bickerton, Manager, Public Relations 250.652.4422 ext. 345
Toll Free: 1.866.652.4422
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