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Pink Rhododendron at Butchart Gardens
Her mark on this beautiful countryside landscape is carried forward today by an entire army of dedicated gardeners…astonishingly gorgeous rhododendrons in full spring bloom.
Butchart Gardens, Victoria BC
When you go, allow yourself at least one, if not several, full days and an evening to fully enjoy what Butchart Gardens has to share. I highly recommend the luncheon in the Dining room as well. Even properly tethered and behaved pets are encouraged, water bowls are provided at all the drinking stations.
The Lunch at Butchart Gardens
The 2 course lunch offered a choice of an appetizer and a main course, or a main course and dessert. All for $39 per person, including GST. Reservations were recommended – one simply informed the entry gate of this when one arrived there. Admission rates during this period were $25.00 and their food was always complimented by the guests…
Sturgeon Fountain, Butchart Gardens - Victoria BC, Canada
The Italian Garden with its Fountain of the Three Sturgeon, cast in Florence. The garden is magical, with spring flowers in colors as lively as party confetti. Just beyond this viewpoint of the fountain lies the entrance to the seaside Japanese Garden, also stunning and alluring in it’s calming, perhaps curative properties.
The Sylvia Hotel, Vancouver BC - Canada
…The Sylvia Hotel is definitely one of Vancouver’s best kept secrets. The old fashioned character and friendly service gives travelers a home away from home. The Sylvia Hotel offers a fantastic location, great value, superb quality with a wonderful beachside dining experience!…
The Hedge - Italian Garden, Butchart Gardens
Butchart Gardens, Italian Gardens – Hedge.
Once the location of the Butchart’s tennis court, this area is now maintained as a classical Italian Style Garden. The hedge opening provides access to and from the Star Pond area as well as the Japanese Gardens further along the trail. Photographed in May of 2008.
Steam-powered Clock – Vancouver, BC
Only a few functioning steam clocks exist…Although they are often styled to appear as 19th-century antiques, steam clocks are a more recent phenomenon inspired by the Gastown steam clock built by Canadian horologist Raymond Saunders in 1977.
Star Pond - Butchart Gardens
Mr. Butchart took much pride in his wife’s remarkable work. A great hobbyist, he collected ornamental birds from all over the world. He kept ducks in the Star Pond…
