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The Butchart Gardens Christmas Edition
December 1st 2017 to January 6th, 2018

2017 Magic of Christmas Light-Up

Friday, December 1, 2017 - 5 pm at The Rose Carousel

Join us on December 1st when the switch is flipped to officially turn on thousands of Christmas lights throughout The Gardens; this year marks 31 years. Once the lights are on, enjoy a festive stroll through The Gardens, sure to get you into the Christmas spirit. 
 

Christmas Notebook

By Rick Los, Director of Horticulture

"Truth be told, this time of year always causes me to be in a more reflective mood – maybe it’s the fact that the demands of the garden have diminished as it’s now in its most restful state..."


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Delicious Festive Recipes

Straight from the Butchart Kitchen

Savoury and sweet! Our culinary team has been busy perfecting these recipes as part of the seasonal menus. Choose from Smoked Ham Beignets or Rye and Ginger Molasses Loaf recipes.

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What's New This Christmas?

 Arts and Entertainment Update

One of our big maintenance projects this year was to repair and replace many of the costumes on the “11 Pipers Piping” display. Fabric suffers in the damp conditions of the west coast winter... 

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Seasonal Dining Options

Christmas Culinary Delights

Enjoy our seasonal menu with family and friends in the casual atmosphere of The Blue Poppy Restaurant. Alternatively, opt for the Dining Room Restaurant for a festive fine dining experience.


Blue Poppy Menus
Dining Room Menus

Share Your Photos With Us

We love seeing your experiences

Share your Butchart experiences with us this holiday season by using #ButchartChristmas on Instagram and Twitter, or tag The Butchart Gardens on Facebook. We're always looking for photos to share.


#ButchartChristmas

Holiday Activity Guide

Festive Fun for the Whole Family

Plan your visit so you have enough time to experience everything that the Magic of Christmas season has to offer. Highlights include: carollers, skating, hot chocolate, carousel rides, and Christmas walks.


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Discover Butchart History

Display Open Jan 15 - Mar 15

From quarry to garden, the Butchart's history is filled with interesting events and connections to current day. Let our knowledgeable and passionate staff paint you a picture of the past and walk you through time in the 2018 Historical Display.

Step into History

Now Booking: 2018 Birthdays

Let us take care of the planning

Children 12 and under are invited to celebrate their birthday at The Butchart Gardens. With unlimited carousel rides, cake and more included, the all-inclusive birthday package takes away the stress of planning.

Venue Pictures and Details

Featured Products 

The Seed and Gift Store is proud to feature Thymes 'Fraser Fir' and 'Pine Needle' scented candles as well as driftwood vases with hand-blown glass atop teak wood. Treat yourself or your loved ones to these West Coast-style gifts.

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Traffic Updates

During the Christmas season, there's sometimes a bit of a wait leading up to admission gate. Visit #ButchartTraffic on Twitter for timely traffic updates at peak times. Arriving prior to 5:30pm is recommended.

#ButchartTraffic

Victoria Royals

Join us December 7th as we welcome the Victoria Royals to our outdoor skating rink, from 4:30pm – 6:00pm. Meet the players, get autographs, and skate with your favourite players! Admission required.

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