The Butchart Gardens 2025 Hours:
December 1, 2025 – January 6, 2026: 3:00pm – 9:00pm
Please Note: The Butchart Gardens is closed December 25.
The Butchart Gardens 2026 Hours:
January 7 – January 18, 2026: 9:00am – 3:30pm
January 19 – February 1, 2026: Closed
February 2 – February 28, 2026: 9:00am – 3:30pm
March 1 – March 31, 2026: 9:00am – 4:00pm
April 1 – May 31, 2026: 9:00am – 5:00pm
June 1 – September 15, 2026 (Monday - Tuesday): 9:00am – 5:00pm
June 1 – September 15, 2026 (Wednesday - Sunday): 9:00am – 10:00pm
September 16 – September 30, 2026: 9:00am – 5:00pm
October 1 – October 31, 2026: 9:00am – 4:00pm
November 1 – November 30, 2026: 9:00am – 3:30pm
December 1, 2026 – January 6, 2027: 3:00pm – 9:00pm
Please Note: The Butchart Gardens is closed December 25.
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.
The Butchart Gardens Admission with Ferry
Victoria
You must pick up your voucher at one of our Black Ball terminals (Port Angeles or Victoria) before heading to The Butchart Gardens. You voucher must be presented at The Butchart Gardens' admission gate.
Package Includes:
- Ferry Fare
- The Butchart Gardens Admission
Due to the popularity of Christmas Magic at The Butchart Gardens (happening December 1 - January 6), we encourage you to select a time to visit The Butchart Gardens directly on their website once you have purchased your ticket through Black Ball. Guests booking with the shuttle transportation option do NOT need to reserve a time directly through The Butchart Gardens outside of their shuttle departure time. If you have questions, please call our packaging department at 877-386-2202.
Please Note: The Butchart Gardens is a 35-minute drive from downtown Victoria. This package does not include round-trip shuttle transportation from downtown Victoria.
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