Starting this weekend, the Butchart Gardens will be illuminated at night during extended hours, signalling the arrival of an eventful summer.
After dusk, more than 3,000 lights will transform the garden into a dramatic display that plays with light and shadow, with extended viewing hours til 11 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, June 1 til Sept 15.
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Also upcoming, The ChildrenB次元官网网址檚 Garden Gnome Hunt, June 14 to 16, is a fun, interactive way for ages 17+ to explore the gardens.
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Butchart Gardens summer hours:
Wednesday to Sunday admission gates close at 10 p.m, viewing until 11 p.m.
Monday and Tuesday admission gates close at 5 p.m., viewing until 6 p.m.
Daily admission is $41.50 for adults, $20.75 for youth and $5 for children ages 5 to 12.
