Butchart Gardens .

View fifty acres of floral finery offering spectacular views as you stroll along meandering paths and expansive lawns. In 1904, the Butchart Gardens began as an effort to beautify a worked-out quarry site on the 130-acre estate of Mr. and Mrs. R.P. Butchart, industrial pioneers in Canada. Their endeavour became a family commitment to horticulture and hospitality spanning more than 90 years and delighting visitors from all over the world. Tel: 1 250 652-4422 Fax: 1 250 652-3883 Directions: 21 km north of Victoria. Address: Box 4010 Victoria BC V8X 3X4