Last updated 7/5/99
since 7/5/99
You'll be back!!!
Most Impressive Gardens: Butchart, Victoria B.C.
Sunken Garden, 1996
Even though I'm not into the whole "flower" thing, these gardens outside of Victoria are a definite must! It's an amazing collection of flowers, plants and trees, all arranged in perfect order. The many vibrant colors blend in nicely with the vivid greens commonly found in the Northwest (thanks to all the rain, of course!). However, be prepared to do battle with the other tourists who line up along the narrow walking paths, positioning themselves for that perfect Kodak moment. To get there, take one of the many double-decker bus tours that leave from Victoria. When you return, be sure to have afternoon tea with the locals at Murchies, which is about 1/10 the price of the Empress Hotel's High Tea and a lot more laid-back!
Want more info? http://butchartgardens.bc.ca/butchart/Close Behind: Magnolia Gardens, Charleston S.C.
Blossoming flowers, moss-covered trees & picturesque bridges in a swamp setting (gators, too!).
