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Adrienne’s Tea Garden Art Knapp Garden Centre A Stable Way of Life Country Gift Shoppe Elephant Flowers Ladybug Candles & Gifts Mattick’s Farm Mini Golf Paper Chain Pure Day Spa Red Barn Market Sunday’s Snowflakes The Gallery Toying Around VQA Wine Shop Cordova Hair Boutique Momease Baby Boutique Something More 5325 Cordova Bay Road Next to Cordova Bay Golf Course OPEN EVERY DAY / FREE PARKING
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where.ca // march - april 2014
Tulips bloom in the gardens at Helmcken House, at the Royal BC Museum Jennifer Blyth photo
Blossoms of every variety will be blooming at The Butchart Gardens, where bulbs, blooms and flowering trees bring early season colour to the city’s most famous gardens, a National Historic Site. The indoor Spring Prelude and historical exhibits continue to March 15, while children will be delighted to take a spin on the Rose Carousel. The only carousel on Vancouver Island, the menagerie includes 30 animals hand-picked by Robin Clarke, great-granddaughter of the gardens’ founder, Jennie Butchart. Youngsters can also have fun exploring with the Family Discovery Walk – stop by the Visitor Information Centre for details. And if you need a hint of something a little warmer, visit the lush rainforest environment of the Saanich Peninsula’s Butterfly Gardens, WHERE Victoria’s Best New or Improved Attraction for 2012. In addition to beautiful, free-flying butterflies, the attraction includes tropical birds, turtles, fish and more, all in a tropical garden.