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TRUCKDRIVINGMAN Rookie Author Dallas Posts:77 Points:7,670 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Nov 7, 2005 2:11:02 PM Ignore TRUCKDRIVINGMAN Report Abuse If you are ever in Vancouver area take the ferry to Victoria Island. When you get to the Island you can take public transportation (buses) to Butchart Gardens which is just beautiful. They have thousands upon thousands of plants to view, it is truly a sight to see! The cost when I was there in August was $44.00 Canadian per person, a bargain if you like to see plants of all varieties and colors. There is a fireworks show and live music at night but the last bus leaves before the show so I was not able to see it, however I hear it is spectactular.

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If you are ever in Vancouver area take the ferry to Victoria Island. When you get to the Island you can take public transportation (buses) to Butchart Gardens which is just beautiful. They have thousands upon thousands of plants to view, it is truly a sight to see! The cost when I was there in August was $44.00 Canadian per person, a bargain if you like to see plants of all varieties and colors.
There is a fireworks show and live music at night but the last bus leaves before the show so I was not able to see it, however I hear it is spectactular.

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koolboyzBC Rookie Author Victoria Posts:8 Points:152,265 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Oct 8, 2009 3:32:21 PM Ignore koolboyzBC Report Abuse beautiful garden and best place to live!!!
Brian51 Sophomore Author New Jersey Posts:106 Points:32,860 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Sep 24, 2008 1:04:18 AM Ignore Brian51 Report Abuse I visited Victoria, BC as a port-of-call on a Pacific Northwest cruise on Holland America's flagship ms Amsterdam. HAL, Holland America Line, attracts an older crowd but some of these seniors are more active than the younger folks aboard this cruise. I think a cruise is a great way to get a sampling of many destinations for later more extended stays. You only have to unpack and pack once as the ship is transportation, lodging, restaurants, and entertainment all in one. Holland America Arranged for Gray Line buses to pick us up at the port in Victoria, and also transport us to Butchart Gardens. It's amazing how tapped out old quarries can be transformed into sunken gardens. The mining industry should take a cue from Mrs. Butchart. When a quarry or strip mine is tapped out, it could be re-terraformed and turned into parkland. I think that's a lot better then leaving a gaping hole in the ground.
Happyherman Champion Author Calgary Posts:18,902 Points:1,126,505 Joined:Apr 2002	Message Posted: Sep 12, 2008 1:56:07 PM Ignore Happyherman Report Abuse Yes the gardens are outstanding however don't go looking for the ferry to "Victoria Island" because there isn't one. It's "Vancouver Island" and the main city and capital of British Columbia is Victoria. You can take the Tswassen ferry to Shwartz Bay just North of Victoria, and then on the return trip, drive up the island to Nanaimo and take the ferry back to the mainland to Horseshoe Bay on the North side of Vancouver. A nice circle tour. Lots to see and do on the mainland.
intrvvder Champion Author Vancouver Posts:2,409 Points:946,385 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2008 7:23:41 PM Ignore intrvvder Report Abuse Enjoy the ferry ride and then take the double decker bus to Victoria.
TRUCKDRIVINGMAN Rookie Author Dallas Posts:77 Points:7,670 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jun 12, 2008 11:46:54 PM Ignore TRUCKDRIVINGMAN Report Abuse Below are your choices of admission tickets to The Butchart Gardens. The ticket has a cash value indicated below in Canadian dollars which will be applied against the admission rate in effect at the time the ticket is used. Any difference will either be refunded or collected. The unique barcode can only be scanned once, after which it is void. You should therefore guard against your ticket being duplicated. Tickets shall not be replaced for any reason. Our ticket does not guarantee admission for capacity controlled events, such as Firework Shows and Special Events, and when made impossible by conditions beyond our control. Each ticket shall be subject to a non-refundable transaction fee of $1.00 Canadian (tax included).All amounts are in Canadian funds. Ticket Type Price Quantity ADULT ticket $26.50 YOUTH ticket (13 - 17) $13.25 CHILD ticket (5 - 12) $3.00 12 Month Pass 2008 $49.00
BlueBike Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,521 Points:635,135 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Aug 13, 2007 1:12:22 PM Ignore BlueBike Report Abuse We went there in August last year and spent an afternoon and evening. Seeing the Gardens in the dusk hours was quite different. I recommend seeing it in the different lights.
pizazz Champion Author Columbus Posts:1,963 Points:66,100 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2007 10:37:21 PM Ignore pizazz Report Abuse We have just returned from Vancouver, Victoria and Butchert Gardens. Adult admission is $25 and worth every penny. I didn't think it would be worth the price until I went either. My son who doesn't care at all about gardens or gardening wanted to go and loved it too They told us the fireworks begins at summer. We missed it just a day or so.
VetteBlue Champion Author San Jose Posts:8,023 Points:1,612,720 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2007 9:58:36 AM Ignore VetteBlue Report Abuse Very pretty gardens. The story of how it started with Mrs. Butchart and expanded by the grandson is even more interesting.
dhmac Champion Author Toronto Posts:11,109 Points:2,291,520 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jun 21, 2007 10:31:27 PM Ignore dhmac Report Abuse I am going to visit Victoria in August but I won't pay $44.00 to walk through any garden.
Oregonio Champion Author Oregon Posts:15,185 Points:3,040,325 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: Sep 13, 2006 9:22:35 AM Ignore Oregonio Report Abuse We were there in 2002, but I don't remember it costing THAT much. Maybe we had a discount or special. I think my friend used his AAA card and coupons too.
tattooedgrl All-Star Author Vancouver Posts:642 Points:45,460 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Apr 4, 2006 1:25:42 AM Ignore tattooedgrl Report Abuse I had never thought something could be so beautiful. My fiancee & I went to the Butchart Gardensand I was totally blown away. I figured "Sure, gardens and flowers, neat." But nothing prepares you for the utter beauty of the place. You have to have at least 2 hours to see everything - more if you plan on taking your time & pictures.
bicycler Champion Author Ontario Posts:14,815 Points:2,598,445 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2005 1:14:02 PM Ignore bicycler Report Abuse Victoria is my favourite city,love to live there but can not afford to do so,so I must limit visits to board with my daughter.i