Private Butchart Gardens + Gardens at HCP Tour
Overview
An early arrival at the gates means we'll miss the crowds and with 22 ha to explore, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy the gardens. These stunning gardens are a National Historic Site and have something to offer in every season, from dazzling displays of spring flowers through to the magical Christmas illuminations.
A short drive through beautiful countryside brings us to our second stop: the Gardens at the Horticultural Centre of the Pacific. This "gardeners' garden" is located in a conservation park and you'll find nature trails, wetlands, and bird watching areas alongside more formal gardens, including Canada's largest Bonsai garden.
Inclusions
- Entrance fees
- Entry/Admission - The Gardens at HCP
- Entry/Admission - The Butchart Gardens
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Butchart Gardens, 800 Benvenuto Ave Brentwood Bay, Central Saanich, British Columbia V8M 1J8 Canada
We'll start our day at the world famous Butchart Gardens. An early arrival means we'll miss the crowds and with 22 ha to explore, you'll have time to enjoy the gardens. These stunning gardens are a National Historic Site and have something to offer in every season, from dazzling displays of spring flowers through to the magical Christmas illuminations.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Gardens at HCP, 505 Quayle Rd, Saanich, British Columbia V9E 2J7 Canada
Enjoy a guided tour through the gardens with time at the end to explore at your leisure.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Please check BC provincial travel restrictions prior to booking your tour. If anyone in your group feels unwell, please reschedule or cancel your tour.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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By far, the BEST tour and guide of our trip! Marianne and Beyond the City Tours were amazing. Marianne was very knowledgeable about the gardens and the city. Her flexibility was very much appreciated. When one of our party wasn’t able to walk the second half of the tour, she had an alternate plan...
By far, the BEST tour and guide of our trip! Marianne and Beyond the City Tours were amazing. Marianne was very knowledgeable about the gardens and the city. Her flexibility was very much appreciated. When one of our party wasn’t able to walk the second half of the tour, she had an alternate plan to sightsee the city. Service that is above and beyond and a great attitude that creates a one of a kind experience.Marianne is very sweet with a wealth of knowledge about Butchart Garden it’s history and it’s fauna. Picked up at our hotel, toured the gardens, had a lovely lunch before returning us back to our hotel. Highly recommend it!
Marianne is very sweet with a wealth of knowledge about Butchart Garden it’s history and it’s fauna. Picked up at our hotel, toured the gardens, had a lovely lunch before returning us back to our hotel. Highly recommend it!Wonderful tour by a very experienced and knowledgeable guide. My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Wonderful tour by a very experienced and knowledgeable guide. My sister and I thoroughly enjoyed it.Marianne was an amazing and gracious host and guide. Her personal, private tour definitely made our Victoria, cruise stop special. She was very flexible with the schedule, changing our tour to accommodate a family members physical limitations. You will be thrilled using Beyond the City Tours.
Marianne was an amazing and gracious host and guide. Her personal, private tour definitely made our Victoria, cruise stop special. She was very flexible with the schedule, changing our tour to accommodate a family members physical limitations. You will be thrilled using Beyond the City Tours.Our tour was wonderful! Our host was pleasant, knowledgeable and most respectful of my mobility issues. Allowed us all the time we needed to enjoy the gardens.
Our tour was wonderful! Our host was pleasant, knowledgeable and most respectful of my mobility issues. Allowed us all the time we needed to enjoy the gardens.Marrianne was our tour guide. She is wonderful! Very personable,knowledgeable and interesting. She has a passion for the Gardens which makes the experience so much better. I love the peacefulness of the Japanese Gardens. It was a lovely experience. Marrianne adjusted our tour a bit without reluct...
Marrianne was our tour guide. She is wonderful! Very personable,knowledgeable and interesting. She has a passion for the Gardens which makes the experience so much better. I love the peacefulness of the Japanese Gardens. It was a lovely experience. Marrianne adjusted our tour a bit without reluctance. We were able to all enjoy the High Tea together.