Buchart Gardens in Sept??

[chris2597]

Is it worth it to do Buchart Gardens in September?

[chipmaster]

I've been at the Gardens in early Sept as part of my honeymoon, wonderfu during the day!

 

If you are only there for the evening than I'd have to think hard. Its a long drive regardless if you do it by ship or private. While it is pretty in the evening I wouldn't do it personally. Even if they have the fireworks I didn't find it worthwhile and we went in July.

[LeftcoastBC]

Yes..... at night though I would have the same thoughts as chipmaster.

[Putterdude]

September is still very much part of the summer season with some of the fall colours just beginning to transition....so yes the Gardens are very much worth visiting in September. The illumination in the evening is really quite lovely however the fireworks only take place on Saturday evenings with the last event scheduled for September 1st this year. I think the one thing that you would have to watch is your time. I believe that at least one of the ships is in Victoria only for a few hours this year and unless you have a full 2.5 to 3 hrs at the Gardens you are not getting full value plus you need to allow 45 mins of travel in either direction.

[TallinnGirl]

http://www.butchartgardens.com/the-gardens/what-to-see/what-to-see-in-september.html

[arizonaperson]

Is it worth it to do Buchart Gardens in September?

 

Yes, we went 9-2011 after an AK cruise. Butchart Gardens is beautiful any season.

We took the public bus as we were staying in Victoria for 2 nights and had time to take the bus.(1hr. minimum each way from downtown)

[AmberR108]

Of course! If you're going to be in the area it's definitely worth visiting. I, personally, wouldn't be able to pass up the opportunity to go again!

[mrspaper]

Princess is still have eve tours to Butchart in Sept. will it be illuminated at night on Sept 8th? (Sat)

[Putterdude]

Princess is still have eve tours to Butchart in Sept. will it be illuminated at night on Sept 8th? (Sat)

 

Yes, the gardens will be illuminated beginning at twilight.

[mrspaper]

Yes, the gardens will be illuminated beginning at twilight.

THANKS

I got worried when I went on one of the links and it said it stops on labor day

I can't imagine the ship touring there without illumination

[Putterdude]

From 9/4 to 9/15 the gardens are open until 9 pm.

[mrspaper]

From 9/4 to 9/15 the gardens are open until 9 pm.

Hopefully they stay open till 10 for the cruise ships. Princess says we return to ship at 10:45, I think I may call Butchart just to do a double check

[cruiseryyc]

Hopefully they stay open till 10 for the cruise ships. Princess says we return to ship at 10:45, I think I may call Butchart just to do a double check

 

Dont' worry, they will close the gates at 9:00 but won't kick everyone out; you will still be able to wander until your bus departs.

[mrspaper]

Dont' worry, they will close the gates at 9:00 but won't kick everyone out; you will still be able to wander until your bus departs.

Excellent, guess that's the answer

[Putterdude]

In the normal course of events they do stay open when cruise ships are in town....however this year I haven't seen this on their website.

[mrspaper]

I must say that I was very disappointed going to Butchart in Sept. It was very dark and the only pics that I could take were of close ups with the flash. It was dark walking on the pathways and I felt they could have had more stuff it up. It looks like an amazing place (and it was amazing), but I was disappointed, as I love to take pics