HERITAGE ACRES
7321 Lochside Drive, Saanich, BC V8M 1W4 Directions
Since 1968
Here’s The Deal:
Heritage Acres is a voluntary organization devoted to collecting, restoring, housing, and displaying items from the rural past. It features a family-friendly attraction with heritage farm buildings, old tractors, and a seasonal mini train ride. Heritage Acres cover about 29 acres to explore with a picnic and relax in surroundings. It was established to preserve history for the future. They have one of the largest working steam engines, tractors, farm equipment, and household and industrial artifacts in Western Canada. It operates a mini railway in which the public can enjoy trips.
SPECIALTY:
Special, and Public Events, Harvest, Receptions, Exhibits, Tractor Guide, Steam Engine Guide Exhibits, Museum, Building, The Barbecue, and Park Areas, Historical Society, Industrial, and Demonstrating Artifacts, Housing, Meetings, Restoring, Collecting, Group Picnics, Household & Agricultural Machinery
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THE BUTCHART GARDENS
800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay, Saanich, BC V8M 1J8 Directions
Since 1904
Here’s The Deal:
The Butchart Gardens is a group of floral display gardens located in Brentwood Bay, BC. It provides 22 hectares (55 acres) of wonderful floral display. Robert Pim Butchart initiated the garden's establishment, which was extended between 1906 and 1929, developing the Italian Garden's seaside Japanese Garden on their old tennis court and the fragrant, overflowing Rose Garden. The Butchart Gardens features many birdhouses and trained pigeons on the site. Visitors can see birds like parrots, ducks, and peacocks. It also has various statues within the garden. More than 900 varieties await you as you walk around The Gardens.
SPECIALTY:
Birthday Parties, Group Visits, Meetings and Events, Flowers, Nature and Parks, Gardens, Dining Room, Wedding, Landmarks, Plants, Entertainment, Group Food Services, Birds, Child and Youth Groups, Group and Resident Homes, Sunken Garden, Gift Shop, Rose & Japanese Garden
Price: June 15 – September 30 Rates:
Adult (18+): $36
Youth (13-17): $18
Child (5-12): $3
October 1 – 31 Rates:
Adult (18+): $36
Youth (13-17): $18
Child (5-12): $3
October 1 – 31 Rates:
Adult (18+): $31
Youth (13-17): $15.50
Child (5-12): $2
Discount: 50% off upon presentation of valid military identification along with photo identification at the Admission Gate. View Coupon
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VICTORIA BUTTERFLY GARDENS
1461 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay, Saanich, BC V8M 1J5 Directions
Here’s The Deal:
Victoria Butterfly Gardens is located in Brentwood Bay, BC. It provides a unique opportunity for all ages people to enjoy the vibrant jungle experience. Visitors can explore the 1000's tropical butterflies, 200 species of tropical plants, insects, and invertebrates worldwide. You can also see the butterflies emerging from the chrysalis, which is around 400-700 emerging butterflies. Victoria Butterfly Gardens is also popular for its birds; some birds are parrots, Mango, and Houdini. The large garden variety of tropical fish in the pond. Victoria Butterfly Gardens offers free admission for infants (0-4) and military discounts.
SPECIALTY:
Gardens, Butterflies, Exhibit, Insectarium, Birds, and Fish, Fish Feeding, Shop & Self Guided Tours
Price: Admission Rates:
Children (5-12): $6.50
Youth (13-17): $13
Students (with valid ID): $13
Seniors (65+): $13
Children (5-12): $6.50
Youth (13-17): $13
Students (with valid ID): $13
Seniors (65+): $13
Adults (18-64): $17