Janet524 Posted April 3, 2009 #1 Share Posted April 3, 2009 We'll have a day in Victoria in mid-may and I'm wondering if Butchart Gardens is worth seeing this early in the year. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmot@Sea Posted April 3, 2009 #2 Share Posted April 3, 2009 We'll have a day in Victoria in mid-may and I'm wondering if Butchart Gardens is worth seeing this early in the year. Thanks. The weather has been cooler in Victoria this spring and many of our spring blossoms are late. I have not been to the Gardens in May but will ask some friends what is planted at that time of the year. There are many people I know in Victoria who go to the Gardens throughout the year as the Gardens are constantly changing. If you really want to see Butchart Gardens I would say go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseryyc Posted April 3, 2009 #3 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Yes they are worth seeing in May (actually worth seeing any month of the year) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2597 Posted April 3, 2009 #4 Share Posted April 3, 2009 My dh and I were wondering the same thing. We will be in VBC the first week of June and were wondering if we should do the gardens tour or just walk around town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted April 4, 2009 #5 Share Posted April 4, 2009 The gardens are of a quality that people come from all over the world to see them. So yes they are very much worth seeing when in Victoria. Even though it has been a cold winter and a cool spring so far by mid-May thru early June the gardens will have caught up and should be beautiful.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwoodgal Posted April 10, 2009 #6 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Just talked to a lady in our RV park in Houston, Tx. I was doing laundry three days ago and our cuise came up in conversation. THis very question came up so she said she would ask her mom who lives in Victoria. the Roedodendreums (sic) are in bloom as well as tulips coming up. We are in port on May 15, she talked me into going. Things have been cold, but apparently the plants have said it is time to arrive. Spring is here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sally Forth Posted April 10, 2009 #7 Share Posted April 10, 2009 The weather has been cooler in Victoria this spring and many of our spring blossoms are late. I have not been to the Gardens in May but will ask some friends what is planted at that time of the year. There are many people I know in Victoria who go to the Gardens throughout the year as the Gardens are constantly changing. If you really want to see Butchart Gardens I would say go. But I think that by May everything will be caught up. We live in Harrison Hot Springs, which is slightly cooler, and everything popped in the last week. Viv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tully07 Posted April 12, 2009 #8 Share Posted April 12, 2009 May is a lovely time to visit Butchart Gardens - and since it is before the main tourist season, the gardens will not be crowded.:) Go and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quincytoo Posted April 13, 2009 #9 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Many flowers in my garden are up (at last).......Butchart Gardens, anytime of the year, are worth visting :) The Weather has actually been warmer the last week and we are supposed to hit 50 something (at least) and sunny on Weds :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Party Teacher Posted April 14, 2009 #10 Share Posted April 14, 2009 I was at Butchart early in June last year. It was spectacular! Definately worth seeing although I'd like to go back later in the summer next time just to see the difference. The annuals had just been planted. I'd love to see them all blooming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezey Posted April 14, 2009 #11 Share Posted April 14, 2009 How timely, my question precisely. How much time should we be allowing to walk through the gardens? Need a range from shortest to longest only as we are booking afternoon tea so want to ensure we dont rush through it. tks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseryyc Posted April 14, 2009 #12 Share Posted April 14, 2009 If you're an avid gardener who will want to stop and look at each bed, then 2 to 3 hours; if you just want to wander through the gardens, one hour should do it. Afternoon tea there, is wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezey Posted April 14, 2009 #13 Share Posted April 14, 2009 If you're an avid gardener who will want to stop and look at each bed, then 2 to 3 hours; if you just want to wander through the gardens, one hour should do it. Afternoon tea there, is wonderful. Thanks well we will be the wanderers for sure. Actually hoping to book tea at the White Heather which I read about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quincytoo Posted April 14, 2009 #14 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Thanks well we will be the wanderers for sure. Actually hoping to book tea at the White Heather which I read about. White Heather is the best tea I have ever had!!!!! It does NOT have the stately regal manner of the Empress BUT the food is much better and way cheaper and the service was just as good as Empress :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseryyc Posted April 14, 2009 #15 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Yes the White Heather is a wonderful place for afternoon tea; however don't even think about going there without a reservation at any time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezey Posted April 14, 2009 #16 Share Posted April 14, 2009 Thanks I called the White Heather this afternoon knowing that we would need to book in advance. Luckily was able to make a reservation with little problem for a few weeks from now. Have been to afternoon tea at various places including a few stately regal types but I personally enjoy the quaint places with fantastic food (and of course its not nearly the cost of the Empress). We do plan ending our day at the Empress for a night cap as our friends have never been there. We are thinking of renting a car in Victoria since 4 of us will be travelling together and want to also go to Butchart Gardens since we have about 9 hours in Victoria. May be more cost effective and leisurely re our timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coffeyk Posted April 15, 2009 #17 Share Posted April 15, 2009 Is it worth going in the evening? My ship is in Victoria at 7pm on May 22nd. I can't seem to make my mind up if I should go since the garden is not lit up at that time. Any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted April 19, 2009 #18 Share Posted April 19, 2009 Is it worth going in the evening? My ship is in Victoria at 7pm on May 22nd. I can't seem to make my mind up if I should go since the garden is not lit up at that time. Any advice? The gardens will be open when ship is in town and will be illuminated at dusk. If your are interested in gardens these are world class and a must see.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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