Mag Park

Magpark – You should know that Robert Butchart bought land due to its richness in limestone quarries now known as the Butchart Gardens. He started his own Portland cement company and saved money due to the fact that he mined his own limestone instead of purchasing it. In 1904 Mr. Butchart and his wife Jenny decided to make their home here as well. They built a grand home which eventually grew to include a bowling alley, a richly panel laden billiard room and an indoor pool filled with salt water which was rare at the time. After the quarry was used up Jenny decided to move in soil from local farms and make it into a sunken type of garden.

Mr. And Mrs Butchart traveled all over the world and Jenny was taken by the beauty of the gardens within each locale they visited. She made up her mind to make over their old unused tennis court into a vibrant Italian inspired garden and to make a complete Japanese garden close to the sea side of their home. Later she decided to replace the kitchen vegetable and herb gardens with that of colorful different varieties of roses. The fragrance of the blooms were breathtaking as was the true natural beauty of the flowers within each garden area.

Within the 1920’s the news of Mrs. Butchart’s magnificent gardens had spread and people well over 45,000 were coming from all around just to see their beauty. They renamed their grand estate to the Italian ‘Benvenuto’ which means welcome in thanks to all those who visited them and admired the gardens. Jenny then purchased Japanese Cherry trees to line the walks leading into the magical gardens.

There are showcase flowers and blooms grown within the heated and expansive show greenhouse. Pictures can be taken without glares due to the addition of sliding photo windows. At the delicious Blue Poppy Restaurant you can get cafe style service which makes for a quick and convenient meal. There you will find meats and vegetables as will as kids meals like chicken fingers, hot dogs and more.

There is a stunning carousel much different than traditional ones. The Rose Carousel has not only hand carved horses but thirty different animals all just as handcrafted and detailed as the next. You will see bears, ostriches, zebras and many more. Basswood was used in the creation of each animal and every one took at least two months to complete by hand. Adults and children alike will delight in a ride upon this wonderful work of art.

At the Dining Room you can enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables of the season and prime dishes made from them as well. Settle down for a tea in the afternoon with friends and a nice chat with one another. Two popular dishes include Prawn Croquettes and the mouth watering Salmon which has been smoked in house and made into flake quiche. They do have dishes that children will like as well.

During the Summer months you can get in on the extravagant fireworks display every Saturday night throughout the summer months. There are also evening music concerts to be heard and seasonal summer blooms to admire and smell. For coffee lovers there is also a quaint Coffee Shoppe on the premises that serves some of the most flavorful coffees around. You can delightful herbal teas here as well along with pastry home made, ice cream, sorbet, chocolates or freshly made sandwiches. Butchart Gardens is a perfect place to plan a splendid day with loved ones and friends.

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