Last month after my friend told me about the Secret Garden, I just had to go and visit. Located…read morenear Boundary Bay Regional Park, The Secret Garden of Boundary Bay is a small garden open to the public. The garden is located on a narrow strip of land behind a row of houses near 67A Street and 3rd Avenue. It was built by Brian Whitehouse after the events of 9/11, and September 2021 marked the 20 year anniversary of the garden. The garden is maintained by Brian and his wife Juvy, as well as volunteers from a local garden club. The garden is full of beautiful flowers and plants, and throughout there are various ornaments and decorations, including a mini wishing well and benches. The garden is not only beautiful, but calming and relaxing. The Secret Garden is truly a hidden gem. [Yelp collections: Parks and Gardens]

This was the perfect spot to reconnect as a couple as well as a mental reset…read more The walk through the gardens calms your soul while igniting your inner child. Don't miss your chance to walk through a Hedge Maze either.

Extremely outdated review, but we came here during our visit to Vancouver a few years ago, and this…read moreplace was stunning. My phone has been "reminding" me of my memories, so I figured I'd review a few places I owed reviews for lol. Lots of trees and blooming flowers in the spring time. Great place for exploring and checking out some beautiful scenery while in the area. It's not a huge place, and can be done within a couple of hours, but definitely worth a visit

This place is great! It is owner operated and they let us in after 3:30 even though it closed…read moreafter 4pm. Dont worry if you get locked in, they will let you out :)

Probably I had the wrong expectation. I was thinking contemplative, informative, peaceful,…read moreaccessible. It was shaky, bouncy, busy. There was a large school group of children. There were also people enjoying making the walkways bounce. All of this is fine if it aligns with expectations. In the future I would definitely skip the TreeWalk and focus on other areas of the botanical garden.

The feeling this place gave me wasn't the typical feeling of walking around a garden. This specific…read moreplace made me feel like I stepped onto a movie set about a fairy tale in a far away land. There are so many unique, beautiful things to look at here, from the flowers, to the beautiful lawns, to the tall trees. If you're detail oriented, you will notice little treasures everywhere. I suggest that you come to see for yourself. I wish that I had taken more pictures! Then again, I don't want to spoil all of the beautiful surprises for you.

Amazing gardens in an out of the way place. A fairy tale world of trees and flowers beautifully…read moredesigned.

The scarecrow exhibits. The gardens and river creek. Can't remember much I do remember watching a…read moregame of catch.

We found this place by accident while on a different nature walk. It's gorgeous! The playground was…read morebeautiful, the grassy fields are perfectly maintained and the "watch tower" was such a great surprise! 100% will recommend this place to everyone I know! Pack a lunch and go enjoy some beautiful scenery!

Friends told me I had to visit this place and boy am I glad I did. Our downside was that it was…read morerainy. :( However, you can still walk around. They do offer umbrellas for you to use which is nice. Beautiful garden with different areas. Spend however much time you want. It's just beautiful. You really can't go wrong.

It was a 45 mins drive from the cruise port to the garden. Luckily my friends are smart enough to…read moreuse the public transit route which cost us $6 and it dropped us off right at the entrance to Butchart garden. A short walk and we paid for the entrance which was approximately $45 pp. We entered and saw several souvenir shops and eatery and information desk. Further is the trail towards the flowers garden that lead us to the sunken garden a little to the right. The sunken garden is a beautiful sight from above and below complete with water fountains and pond. The beauty doesn't stop there. Further walk to the right outside of the sunken garden is the rose and dahlia garden. The dahlia is something else! I've never seen so many in quantity and so many variety in one place! Just gorgeous and they're huge! I tried to take photos with my hands for comparison. A little walk further is the Japanese garden and this is what I call serenity, peace, tranquility. It was so quiet except for the trickle of water and the pond. I can imagine meditating in the Japanese garden. At the end we walked through the English garden and stop at the eatery for their huge bowl of chili and a hot dog and refreshment. They do offer complimentary water fyi so bring your water decanter if you have it. I bought a Coke Zero instead Near the exit I stopped by their window garden which is like a greenhouse packed full of flowers. My only disappointment was that I was expecting to see a greenhouse of exotic, tropical flowers and plants. They have an abundance of flowers and plants but they were all common variety. Roses, dahlia, vinca, marigold etc... I was hoping to see tropical orchids, hibiscus, tropical bird of paradise, torch ginger, monstera deliciosa, passion fruit flowers etc... I was also hoping they have a fruit orchard but the only fruit tree I saw was apple tree.

This is a fairly small garden as you can actually see the end of it. That also makes it a favorite…read morefor residents to go for a walk or bring their dogs out. There is a gazebo which can be rented for weddings and events. There is also a water fountain feature which is nice to sit around and just enjoy the serenity. The highlight of this garden is the tropical greenhouse. Unfortunately it is only open from April to September. I find it silly as the heat inside the greenhouse will be more palatable during the cooler weather. Inside you will find plants and trees found in the tropics. Quite pretty. Good place to pop by for a respite if you're in the area. Parking is available at the lot or the street. Washroom facilities are also available.

This place is a jewel. Go here. Make sure to get reservations for tea. The garden walks are…read morespectacular. For tea you have a choice of 3 sizes of food - all the food was lovely. Scones - cheddar and currant, profiteroles, sandwiches, tiny tarts, chocolates, creme brulee, and you get a big pot of your choice of tea. Don't miss the gift shop! (Full disclosure - I couldn't eat here with my food allergy to corn and carrageenan but my friends could and my server graciously allowed me to drink a pot of tea and watch others eat the food. I loved the tea so much - royal Abakhazi - that I bought 2 tins of it.)

A delightful High Tea amid gorgeous gardens…read more We had a lovely experience enjoying high tea at Abkhazi Gardens. The grounds are gorgeous and lovingly maintained--it felt like stepping into a hidden oasis. We were especially lucky to catch a rare lily in bloom during our visit, which made the garden stroll even more special. The tea house itself is quaint, but charming in its simplicity. We ordered high tea for three and spent a leisurely afternoon savoring bites alongside the house black tea blend, which was smooth and fragrant. What added an extra layer of richness to the experience was learning the incredible family story of the Abkhazis. It's fascinating and makes the visit feel truly meaningful. ** Donations to support the gardens are requested upon entry. I recommended carrying some cash to drop into the collection box. They take American dollars as well. For anyone looking for a peaceful escape, delicious high tea, and a touch of history, I definitely recommend a trip to the Abkhazi gardens!

Looking for carnivorous plants? They have a great selection…read more Hawaiian Botanicals is a great place for exotic tropical plants. This store is actually made up of a series of greenhouses. Inside their well lit, steamy confines, you'll find a large assortment of carnivorous plants. Unlike other places that occasionally sell carnivorous plants, Hawaiian Botanicals offer multiple species of each type of Venus Fly Traps, Pitcher Plants and Sun Dew Plants. Smaller ones start at $8 and go up from there. They also sell many cacti and succulents. And, in several smaller green houses, they have tubs full of koi and goldfish for outdoor pond enthusiasts. Outside, they have tubs filled with aquatic plants such as water lilies. This store is very specialized, so you won't find as many plants as you would in a place such as Mandeville's. But I guarantee that some of the plants they have here won't be found anywhere else.

I have been dealing with this company for over a year . I got nothing but good service and great…read moreproducts. Margitta's Flower Boutique

Nice steep urban park with a short trail to the waterfront. We walked down carefully during a…read morerainy morning. The stairs were slippery. Walking back up was much easier. Parking is not free but we thought we'd be okay on Sunday. Surrounding houses were extremely nice.