Butchart Gardens in British Columbia doesn't conduct guided tours; visitors are free to explore on their own. (Special to the Democrat-Gazette/Janet B. Carson) NO LABELS Butchart Gardens doesn't ...

A bucket-list trip for many gardeners is Butchart Gardens in British Columbia. The former limestone quarry is a veritable Disneyland for plant lovers, a sea of color that delights the senses.

The gardens’ magical quality attracts more than 1 million visitors each year. Beyond magic, the gardens are a demonstration of skillful landscaping, planning and nursery work.

VICTORIA, BC — When Jennie Butchart transformed a limestone quarry into a garden in 1904 she never dreamed it would blossom into a global destination. People from the Netherlands, New Zealand ...

VICTORIA, BC — Looking for a getaway this holiday season? There’s no shortage of Christmas magic in Victoria, British Columbia. And with Kenmore Air, you’ll think it’s magic with how ...

Victoria, British Columbia has a beautiful harbour! In this video we see some local wildlife, before hopping on a Harbour ...

These five family-friendly botanical gardens around Victoria are perfect for spending a day among the flowers and wildlife ...

Butchart Gardens is beautiful year round. The Christmas Light Displays are especially wonderful. In this video, I tour ...

Last weekend, I spent a glorious afternoon visiting the world-renowned Butchart Gardens in Victoria, B.C.After an invigorating 11/2-hour ferry ride from the mainland, we made a beeline for the Gardens ...

Depending on the season, from 300 to 600 staffers — including 50 to 70 gardeners — work to maintain the gardens, making the gardens one of the largest employers on Vancouver Island.