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Extremely outdated review, but we came here during our visit to Vancouver a few years ago, and this…read moreplace was stunning.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!

Stunningly beautiful even on the rainy day we visited. The rain actually made it a little magical…read moreseeming. The flowers, the colors and the tidiness of the place was so beautiful and unlike anything I've seen. Little pockets of little gems like Japanese gardens, little water ways and bridges and the beautiful tea room where we had an impromptu afternoon tea with a Kir Royale. We sat outside on the covered patio and enjoyed more beautiful flowers and views while the steady rain fell. It was a great way to take a little time out and enjoy the views and the amazing tea. Which had some great mini sandwiches and lovely sweet treats and scones. The champagne cocktail was just perfect. This is an absolute must do if your in the Vancouver area. Take the day to spend at the island and enjoy this fabulous place and its history. We should all be so lucky to see places so pretty and stunning .

This trip was our Christmas gift to our adult children and for ourselves since we've wanted to go…read moreto the gardens for many years. This was our first time there. (Saturday 12/20/2025) I'll start off by saying that the gardens were offered as an add-on to our trip to Victoria on the Clipper. Transport to and from the gardens was also included in the package. There were two time slots available, one during the day and one in the evening. The bus ride took about an hour each way, and the bus driver was a delight. He was knowledgeable in the history of the area and kept us entertained with tidbits about its rich past. We went to see the Capilano Bridge Holiday Lights when we visited Vancouver a couple of years ago, and were excited to see the gardens for that reason. Unfortunately, we weren't met with the same experience. I understand that they are different places, but I wasn't expecting so many dark, empty spots. Sure, there were a lot of lights to see, but there were long stretches of walking areas that were just meh, or not lit at all. Certain areas of the park were closed, but I guess that didn't matter since pretty much everything in winter has died back. Again, I feel like Capilano Bridge had WAY more to do and see for both children and adults. My husband and I FELT like children climbing up and down, and on the sides, of the tree and cliff catwalks, and feeling the wonder and amazement of all of the light sets and lighted surroundings. Butchart Gardens didn't wow us like that one bit. We apologized to our children even though they didn't experience the bridge with us. However, they still enjoyed getting away from life. I would love to visit the gardens during the day in the spring or summer, but reading some of the reviews has me thinking we probably won't. If/when we travel to Victoria again, we'll probably pass on the gardens.

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.

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!

Went to this garden after having high tea! It was a great garden but really small. I would say it…read moretook us around 30 to 45 minutes to get through the whole thing, taking our time. There weren't that many unique plants or particularly beautiful spots. The map is kind of confusing, but you just walk around and you'll get there! There are two turtles at a pond, and you may be able to see some fish. Watch out for stray lizards milling about too! So cute. Great for a short date. Very quiet at the time we went (1pm on a Friday). It's by donation, but in my opinion the suggested donation price is too much for what it is. Credit and debit are accepted.

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.