[OhioGuy]

From Oct 31st - Nov 6th, I went on a trip to the Pacific Northwest where I spent some time in both Seattle and Victoria. Luckily I had good weather on the one day I'd set aside for outdoor type activities while in Victoria. So I hopped on a double decker city transit bus in downtown Victoria and headed up to Butchart Gardens. My timing was perfect with the fall colors (or colours for you Canadians out there :)) and I ended up taking quite a lot of photos. I really enjoyed my time at Butchart Gardens, and I would recommend it very highly to anyone that goes on a trip to Victoria.

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(damn glare, *sigh*)
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This is one of my favorite photos. This pond was gorgeous!
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The flowers weren't in the best of shape, but it was early November. The colorful leaves & landscaping were the real highlights.
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The main visitors center with a gift shop and decent cafe. I assume the building has some banquet halls for weddings & other events.
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This is my absolute favorite photo:
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[Robert Pence]

Beautiful, and most welcome this time of year. The trees outside my window are all glittery with ice this morning, and the streets vary from glare-ice to slush, depending on where the salt trucks have been.

[MolsonExport]

Thanks for the memories. I love Butchart Gardens...used to visit when I lived in BC.

[OhioGuy]

Bump. :D

[yerfdog]

Whoa, looks like a pretty cool place.

[bulliver]

Nice shots! I love the island but have never made it to the Gardens.