Brentwood Bay · approx. 25 km from downtown

Butchart Gardens & the Saanich Peninsula

Winding path through the Sunken Garden at Butchart Gardens

About this tour

One of the world’s premier floral show gardens, shaped by Jennie Butchart from 1904 in the style of the grand estates of the period. Your Butchart tour includes the journey (approx. 15 miles / 25 km from downtown) via scenic routes through the Saanich Peninsula, with preferred parking at the entrance and an “orientation primer” to make the most of your visit.Admission tickets not included where applicable

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