Magic of Spring at The Butchart Gardens with Huntingdon Manor and Ferry
Available March 15 to April 30, 2024. Victoria's enchanting blooming season on a super sale!
The Butchart Gardens offers thousands of blooms during this time of year, including the Cherry and Plum blossoms, more than 28 varieties of Magnolia trees (some date back to Jennie Butchart's original plantings), over 160,000 blooming tulip bulbs, and other beautiful blooms including Hyacinthus (Hyacinth), Narcissus (Daffodil), and Myosotis (Forget-me-not).
*Please Note: The display time of different blooms can vary, sometimes starting a few weeks earlier or later. This is determined by the current spring weather and the severity of the last winter.
Free breakfast! Framed by elegant architecture, lovely rose and topiary gardens and scenic ponds and cobblestone pathways, the Huntingdon Manor Hotel merges the timeless ambience of early 20th century Canadian Pacific hotels with a uniquely British character to create a one-of-a-kind travel experience. Located in the bustling heart of Victoria, BC, across the street from the Black Ball terminal and a short walk from downtown and the Inner Harbour, the hotel is surrounded by eclectic shops, inviting coffee bars and innovative restaurants of Canada's most romantic city.
Please Note: Overnight Magic of Spring packages are only bookable over the phone. Please call 877-386-2202 to book.
Package Includes
- Round trip, walk-on ferry tickets.
- A stay at Huntingdon Manor Hotel.
- Free breakfast.
- Welcome treats at hotel check-in.*
- Round trip shuttle bus transportation from downtown Victoria to The Butchart Gardens.
- Admission to The Butchart Gardens.
*Upon arrival, you will be greeted with delicious house-made cookies to delightfully kickstart your stay.
Important Shuttle Information
Departures from Fairmont Empress: 9:30am and 11:30am
Departures from The Butchart Gardens: 12:30pm and 2:30pm
Please Note: You MUST reserve a shuttle time. If you reserve the 9:30am shuttle, you must return on the 12:30pm shuttle from The Butchart Gardens. If you reserve the 11:30am shuttle, you must return on the 2:30pm shuttle.
June 1 – September 15, 2024 (Monday and Tuesday): 9:00am – 5:00pm
June 1 – September 15, 2024 (Wednesday to Sunday): 9:00am – 10:00pm
September 16 – 30, 2024: 9:00am – 5:00pm
October 1 – 31, 2024: 9:00am – 4:00pm
November 1 – 30, 2024: 9:00am – 3:30pm
December 1, 2024 – January 6, 2025: 3:00pm – 9:00pm
The Gardens are open for viewing one hour after the gate closes.
Pet Policy:
Pets are welcome at The Butchart Gardens during operating hours. Please visit The Butchart Gardens website for more information on their pet policy. Please Note: Only service dogs are allowed on the shuttle to The Butchart Gardens.
Please Note: Pets are not permitted inside The Gardens December 1 – January 6 between 3:00pm and 8:00pm.