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Spring Prelude and Historical Display
Enjoy an early Spring, then step back in time ... starting January 15
There is nothing quite like experiencing the beauty of spring weeks before nature intended it to arrive! Each year we provide that opportunity for visitors as we bring spring indoors in our signature Spring Prelude indoor garden. Staff spend months planning, growing and forcing plants into bloom to form an incredible indoor garden experience.
We like to challenge ourselves to try to improve what we present in the garden and the same holds true for our Spring Prelude display. This ...
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A Taste of Spring
History and Tea Admission Special
Step back in time and explore the rarely seen Billiard Room and several other rooms of the former Butchart family residence which house the Historical Display. Then a few steps away, relax in the conservatory while enjoying our traditional High Tea service. Afterwards, stroll through the renowned Spring Prelude indoor garden. Three fantastic experiences for one special price.
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Wedding Season at The Gardens
Love is in the air ...
Close your eyes and imagine you are surrounded by thousands of beautifully scented spring flowers. Listen to the cadence of a waterfall through the lush foliage. Now imagine you are being married in this beautiful garden. It is possible! This could be you - affirming your bond of love in our Spring Prelude indoor garden during our Wedding Season - January 15 to March 31.
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A Special Valentine Dinner
A 12 Month Pass exclusive event
Intimate tables for two with romantic lighting, set inside the Spring Prelude indoor garden. Orchids scent the love-filled air, flowers surround you and chocolate dances across your lips! This event sold out quickly last year! Reservations start January 12. Love is in the air at The Butchart Gardens!
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The Seed and Gift Store
Seed catalogue and our roots
The Seed Store, now The Seed and Gift Store (est. 1920), was started to package and sell seed from plants grown in the seed fields of Jennie Butchart's garden. We still package seeds and sell over 140 different packets, most USDA approved for import into the USA.
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Free Wallpaper!
Here's something to get you in the mood for spring. Just for you, a shareable photo of our Spring Prelude indoor garden for your PC or mobile device.
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Photo Contest
Tag photos of your Jan/Feb visit: #ButchartHistory or #SpringPrelude. Prize: Admission/tea for two in March or April randomly drawn.
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Add these events to your calendar
Visiting the Historical Display and our Spring Prelude indoor garden. Attending both on and off site events we're involved in, along with their locations and dates.
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Blackberry Truffle Tart Recipe
Executive Chef, Travis Hansen and his team created a melt in your mouth Blackberry Truffle Tart, because you can never get enough chocolate, right?
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Be a Friend of the Fairmont Empress
Be sure to enroll in the Friends of the Fairmont Empress program. This valued loyal locals program presents exclusive offers and benefits to be enjoyed all year.
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