Spring is a wonderful time to explore the vibrant natural beauty around Victoria, especially if you love seeing flowers and plants in bloom. There are many gorgeous gardens located near Victoria homes for sale, perfect for a scenic spring stroll. Some gardens here have more than a century of history and represent horticultural styles from around the world. Our real estate agents have more details on six gardens in the Victoria area for you to visit this spring.

• The Butchart Gardens – 800 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J8
  The Butchart Gardens have been delighting visitors for more than a century, offering something new to see (and smell!) during every season. Spring is the ideal time to visit, with vibrant blooms, delightful floral fragrances in the air, and beautiful weather for walking the expansive grounds. Stop back during a summer Saturday to watch a stunning sunset over the Gardens, followed by a spectacular fireworks display.

• Horticulture Centre of the Pacific – 505 Quayle Road, Victoria, BC V9E 2J7
  If you're interested in variety and rare plants, then the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific is well worth a visit. The large, 44-hectare grounds are home to a Children's Garden with hands-on, interactive elements, a variety of large demonstration gardens, and the largest outdoor bonsai garden in all of Canada. You'll find endangered plant species in various environments, as well as a colourful selection of native bird species that varies depending on when you visit.

• Victoria Butterfly Gardens – 1461 Benvenuto Ave., Brentwood Bay, BC V8M 1J5
  Discover a lush jungle in the heart of Victoria when you visit the amazing Victoria Butterfly Gardens, where more than 6,000 beautiful butterflies are just the start of what you'll experience. As you explore, you'll encounter tropical wildlife, from large lizards to tree frogs and tropical birds. See plant life from around the world, including tropical plants, carnivorous plants, and fruit-bearing plants.

• Japanese Garden at Esquimalt Gorge Park – 1070 Tillicum Road, Esquimalt, BC V9A 2A1
  Originally designed by Isaburo Kishida in 1907, the Japanese Garden at Esquimalt Gorge Park has had a storied, sometimes tumultuous history in more than a century since, and remains a lovely place to visit to this day. This garden is part of a long-term refurbishment project as well, with the construction of an ornamental stream, traditional Japanese footbridge, and traditional Japanese entry gate completed in 2009.

• Hatley Park National Historic Site – 2005 Sooke Road, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2
  Built in the Edwardian style, Hatley Park National Historic Site is a truly magnificent historic estate where you'll discover perfectly manicured gardens that draw upon a variety of international influences. Explore Japanese gardens, Italian gardens, a classic Edwardian rose garden, and even a migratory bird sanctuary. For longer strolls, there are 15 km of walking trails that travel through old-growth forests.

• Abkhazi Garden – 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria, BC V8S 1H2
  A labour of love that spanned more than four decades, Abkhazi Garden was created by Prince and Princess Abkhazi in 1946 before being further developed by the couple over many years. These gardens are notable in part because they incorporate the natural layout of the land rather than changing it. While you're there, be sure to visit the Tea House, which often utilizes ingredients grown fresh in Abkhazi Garden.

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