Discover 55-acres of floral splendor with a visit to the world-renowned Butchart Gardens! Depart from the Fairmont Empress Hotel and soak in the beauty of the city and Victoria’s highlights on your way to The Butchart Gardens. Upon your arrival, walk through intimate stone paths and streams and immerse yourself in the beautiful blooms.

Duration: 3+ hours

Location:  Fairmont Empress Hotel

Why we love it

  • An iconic landmark, no visit to Victoria is complete without exploring The Butchart Gardens.
  • Rated among the world’s most beautiful garden attractions & top places to go in Canada by USA Today, CNN Travel, Condé Nast, National Geographic, TripAdvisor and Frommer’s.
  • Started in 1904 as a labor of love by Jennie Butchart, who wanted to restore natural beauty to her husband’s mined-out industrial quarry site.
  • Delicious house-made gelato at the Gelateria Bevenuto and the Dining Room’s phenomenal Afternoon Tea service.
What’s included
  • Round-trip transportation to The Butchart Gardens.
  • Admission to The Butchart Gardens.
  • Drop-off at Fairmont Empress Hotel.

Schedule

May 19 – August 31 (Daily)

DEPARTS:
From Empress Hotel:  9:00am, 10:ooam, 11:00am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm. Please check in 20 minutes prior to departure.

RETURN TIMES FROM THE GARDENS:
From The Butchart Gardens: 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, 3:00pm, 4:00pm, 5:00pm

September 1 – September 15 (Daily)

DEPARTS:
From Empress Hotel:  10:ooam, 12:00pm. Please check in 20 minutes prior to departure.

RETURN TIMES FROM THE GARDENS:
From The Butchart Gardens: 1:00pm, 3:00pm

September 16 – September 30 (Daily)

DEPARTS:
From Empress Hotel:  9:3oam, 11:30am. Please check in 20 minutes prior to departure.

RETURN TIMES FROM THE GARDENS:
From The Butchart Gardens: 12:30pm, 2:30pm

October 1 – October 31 (Fri – Sun ONLY)

DEPARTS:
From Empress Hotel:  9:3oam, 11:30am. Please check in 20 minutes prior to departure.

RETURN TIMES FROM THE GARDENS:
From The Butchart Gardens: 12:30pm, 2:30pm

How to Book

  • Online, Add Activity when Booking
  • Call Center 800-888-2535
  • Onboard Vessel During Trip