As temperatures rise, you might be daydreaming about embarking on a road trip or relaxing day outings. However, have you thought about including a public garden in your summer plans? Currently, unique green spaces are opening up across Canada, offering visitors the chance to slow down and relax.
These beautiful gardens not only offer a serene environment but also present opportunities to learn about native plants, sustainable gardening practices, and the crucial role of pollinators that you can implement in your own garden.
Explore some of the prominent and visually stunning garden experiences across Canada. Check their websites for opening dates, tour schedules, special events, and the seasonal blooms to expect during your visit.
British Columbia
The Butchart Gardens
Brentwood Bay, B.C.
Admission Fee
The Butchart Gardens on Vancouver Island attract over a million visitors annually. This well-established garden, with a history of over 120 years, is famous for its colorful blooms spread over 22 hectares, perfect for capturing Instagram-worthy photos.
One of its popular features is the Sunken Garden, developed in an abandoned limestone quarry, boasting 151 flower beds and scenic pathways. The dahlia border is especially enchanting during the autumn season.
The Gardens at Horticulture Centre of the Pacific
Victoria
Admission Fee
The Horticulture Centre of the Pacific, located near Victoria, offers several themed spaces within its serene three-hectare landscape. Visitors can explore the largest outdoor bonsai garden in Canada, a garden dedicated to birds, bees, and butterflies, a bridal-themed garden, and a hands-on children’s garden with educational activities. In August, the gardens host an arts and music festival.
UBC Botanical Garden
Vancouver
Admission Fee
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