Victoria Butchart Gardens Tour

Traveling to the Butchart Gardens? Have everything is organized for you! Save on time and money while experiencing this National Historic Site. The Butchart Garden Tour runs year round, with frequent bus departures to and from the Gardens on a daily basis. Enjoy the flexibility of choosing from one of many available return times on our direct and express service. The Butchart Gardens Located on Vancouver Island, Victoria’s ‘gem’ is the world-renowned Butchart Gardens, National Historic Site of Canada. This privately owned 55-acre display garden is located just 35 minutes north of downtown. The visit won’t be complete without a stop in the Seed & Gift Store filled with unique gifts and souvenirs, or a snack or meal in one of the on-site restaurants. The Rose Carousel with 30 hand-carved animals will be sure to delight children (and adults) of all ages. Additional Tour Details February 13- March 31, 2020 Depart Empress Hotel: 11:45am Arrive at Butterfly Gardens: 12:20pm Depart Butchart Gardens: 2:45pm April 1- April 30, 2020 Depart Empress Hotel: Hourly 10:00am - 2:00pm Arrive at Butterfly Gardens: Hourly 10:35am - 2:35pm *2:35pm pick up only Depart Butchart Gardens: Hourly 12:00pm - 5:00pm May 1- May 31, 2020 Depart Empress Hotel: Hourly 9:00am - 3:00pm Arrive at Butterfly Gardens: Hourly 10:35am - 2:35pm *2:35pm pick up only Depart Butchart Gardens: Hourly 11:00am - 6:00pm June 1- September 15, 2020 Depart Empress Hotel: Hourly 9:00am - 5:00pm & 7:00pm Arrive at Butterfly Gardens: Hourly 10:35am - 3:35pm *3:35pm pick up only Depart Butchart Gardens: Hourly 11:00am - 6:00pm, 8:00pm, & 10:00pm September 16- September 30, 2020 Depart Empress Hotel: Hourly 9:00am - 3:00pm Arrive at Butterfly Gardens: Hourly 10:35am - 2:35pm *2:35pm pick up only Depart Butchart Gardens: Hourly 11:00am - 6:00pm October 1- October 31, 2020 Depart Empress Hotel: Hourly 10:00am - 14:00pm Arrive at Butterfly Gardens: Hourly 10:35am - 2:35pm *2:35pm pick up only Depart Butchart Gardens: Hourly 12:00pm - 5:00pm November 1-30, 2020 Depart Empress Hotel: 11:30am Arrive at Butterfly Gardens: 12:05pm Depart Butchart Gardens: 2:30pm December 1-31, 2020 Depart Empress Hotel: 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:00pm Depart Butchart Gardens: 5:00pm, 7:00pm, 9:00pm

Departure Location: 721 Government Street (front of the Empress Hotel at CVS Tour kiosk) Return times from the Butchart Gardens are open-ended from 11:00am to 10:00pm.