Heritage Parks and Gardens, Victoria, B.C.

Heritage Parks & Gardens

Quick Links: Beacon Hill Park | Government House | Hatley Park | Heritage Acres

This listing is for Summer 2020
Please contact organization for current 2021 information

ABKHAZI GARDEN
The Land Conservancy of British Columbia
1964 Fairfield Road
250-479-8053
www.abkhaziteahouse.com/ www.conservancy.bc.ca

Abkhazi Garden is open 11 am to 5 pm everyday April 1 - September 30 Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden is open 11am to 5pm everyday except Mondays April 1 - September 30
Last entry to the Garden is 4 pm
The Garden and Teahouse is Open 11 am to 5 pm Wednesday through Sunday October 1 - March 31
Last entry to the Garden is 4 pm
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays October 1 - March 31, and closed Thanksgiving, Remembrance Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day

Admission to the Garden year-round is by cash donation. Cash and tap for credit and debit available.

The Teahouse at Abkhazi Garden specializes in Afternoon Teas (11am-5pm) and lunches (11am-2:30pm). To make a reservation please call 778-265-6466. The last sitting and garden entrance is at 4 pm. The last reservation is at 3:30pm.

One of the world's best and unique small gardens. Known affectionately as "the garden that love built," this one acre jewel was created by Prince Nicolas and Princess Peggy Abkhazi in the middle of the last century. The garden's future was at risk in early 2000 when a strong community campaign resulted in The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC) purchasing the property in February 2000. TLC has opened the Garden to the public year-round. This magical garden takes full advantage of its dramatic site that contains quiet woodland, rocky slopes and gorgeous vistas. Abkhazi Garden is famous for its over 100 year old Rhododendrons, amongst other beautiful plantings, and for it's year-round appeal. The former Abkhazi home, designed by famed architect John Wade, is now a tea room and gift shop.

BEACON HILL PARK
(Friends of Beacon Hill Park)

Park open to the public. Named by Hudson's Bay Company in 1846, established as City of Victoria park in 1882. Zoo began 1890, now a petting farm. Sports fields, cricket club. Band concerts held since 1890's. Alpine gardens, wildflower meadows, rose gardens, lakes, Mayor's Grove of Trees, native Garry Oak forest.

This listing updated 14 August 2024
Please contact organization for current 2024 information

FORT RODD HILL AND FISGARD LIGHTHOUSE NATIONAL HISTORIC SITES
603 Fort Rodd Hill Road, Victoria BC V9C 2W8
250-478-5849
https://www.parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/bc/fortroddhill
email: fortrodd@pc.gc.ca

For hours of operations:
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/bc/fortroddhill/visit/heures-hours

For admission:
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/bc/fortroddhill/visit/tarifs-fees

Visit Fort Rodd Hill and Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Sites, located 14 kilometers west of downtown Victoria.

Fort Rodd Hill was built in 1895 and operated until 1956 to protect the Royal Navy base at Esquimalt Harbour. Peek through original gun barrels, explore intriguing underground magazines, and discover camouflaged searchlight emplacements.

Fisgard Lighthouse, built in 1860, continues to guide vessels safely to Victoria and Esquimalt Harbour. Admire this iconic beacon, the oldest lighthouse on the West Coast of Canada.

Check the website regularly for the latest information on summer programs, events, activities and cultural heritage, and follow the Facebook page @FortRoddFisgardNHS for interesting facts and special features.

This listing updated 29 August 2024
Please contact organization for current 2024 information

GOVERNMENT HOUSE
1401 Rockland Avenue
Victoria, BC V8S 1V9
250-387-2080
www.ltgov.bc.ca
https://fghgs.ca/

Grounds open daily from Sunrise to Sunset
Free Access to Grounds

Free Parking is available

Government House is the ceremonial home of all British Columbians and the office and residence of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, the provincial representative of His Majesty The King of Canada. The grounds embrace 14.6 hectares of a rare Garry Oak ecosystem and 5.7 hectares of formal gardens; some of which are wheelchair accessible. A tea room and costume museum are open from May to September (see website for hours). Please visit https://ltgov.bc.ca/tours/ to book a tour of Government House. Please contact the Friends of Government House Gardens Society at friends@fghgs.ca to arrange a guided garden tour.

This listing updated 29 August 2024
Please contact organization for current 2024 information

HATLEY PARK
National Historic Site
Royal Roads University, 2005 Sooke Road
Colwood, via Highway 1 and 1A
Ph: (250) 391-2666
Ph2: 1-866-241-0674

www.hatleypark.ca

Explore the history and wonders of Hatley Park, a National Historic Site and home to Royal Roads University, just 25 minutes from downtown Victoria, British Columbia.

Behold the iconic Hatley Castle, which is built on the lands of the Lekwungen-speaking Peoples, the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations. Stroll the lush grounds and gardens, hike trails winding through ancient trees or watch the birds at Esquimalt Lagoon while gazing at the Olympic Mountains in the distance.

Take a guided tour (May - September) or walk the gardens on your own. Beauty is everywhere.

This listing updated 7 July 2022
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HERITAGE ACRES (Saanich Historical Artifacts Society)
7321 Lochside Drive, Saanichton (north off Island View Road)
Telephone: 250-652-5522 Office Hours: 9am to noon, Mon to Fri

website: www.heritageacresbc.com
email: info@heritageacresbc.com

Daily: June 1 - September 30: open 9 am - 4 pm
October 1 to May 31: open 9 am - 1 pm
Admission by donation on non-event days
2022 Membership: Single $30; Family $45.

The Society collects, restores, houses, displays and demonstrates artifacts telling the story of farming, country life and industry on early Vancouver Island. Artifacts are displayed in various locations around the property and within museum buildings. Relocated, restored and replica buildings are grouped into a village setting that depicts early 1900 BC life. The 29-acre site features nature trails, picnic areas and park land.