How to get here
From Downtown Victoria (including Clipper & Coho Ferry Terminals)
By Car:
Drive north on the Patricia Bay Highway #17, then turn off the highway at Keating Cross Road (Exit 18). Keating Cross Road changes into Benvenuto Avenue at West Saanich Road.
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By BC Transit Bus:
A CAD $6 DayPASS is available from the driver, or you can pay CAD $3 per ride. The trip typically takes 50 minutes to an hour. Catch the #75 bus from Belleville St at Government St, next to the Parliament Building. The bus services stops at Keating X Rd at W Saanich Rd. View Map
Find the next bus
By Taxi:
Another option is to take a cab, which should be readily obtainable. Uber service is also available. Cab fare is approximately CAD $55 each way.
Drive north on the Patricia Bay Highway #17, then turn off the highway at Keating Cross Road (Exit 18). Keating Cross Road changes into Benvenuto Avenue at West Saanich Road.
Get Directions
By BC Transit Bus:
A CAD $6 DayPASS is available from the driver, or you can pay CAD $3 per ride. The trip typically takes 50 minutes to an hour. Catch the #75 bus from Belleville St at Government St, next to the Parliament Building. The bus services stops at Keating X Rd at W Saanich Rd. View Map
Find the next bus
By Taxi:
Another option is to take a cab, which should be readily obtainable. Uber service is also available. Cab fare is approximately CAD $55 each way.
From Sidney (including Swartz-Bay Ferry Terminals)
By Car:
Start by heading south on the Patricia Bay Highway (#17). Take Exit 26 for McTavish Road/West Saanich Road and continue onto West Saanich Road. Afterward, turn right onto Benvenuto Avenue, and you will find the Victoria Butterfly Gardens located on your left at 1461 Benvenuto Avenue.
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By BC Transit Bus:
Board the #81 bus from Fifth St at Beacon Ave. The ride takes approximately 40 minutes. Get off at West Saanich Rd. at Kersey Rd. View Map
Find the next bus
By Taxi:
Another option is to take a cab, which should be readily obtainable. Uber service is also available. Cab fare is approximately CAD $40–$45 each way.
Start by heading south on the Patricia Bay Highway (#17). Take Exit 26 for McTavish Road/West Saanich Road and continue onto West Saanich Road. Afterward, turn right onto Benvenuto Avenue, and you will find the Victoria Butterfly Gardens located on your left at 1461 Benvenuto Avenue.
Get Directions
By BC Transit Bus:
Board the #81 bus from Fifth St at Beacon Ave. The ride takes approximately 40 minutes. Get off at West Saanich Rd. at Kersey Rd. View Map
Find the next bus
By Taxi:
Another option is to take a cab, which should be readily obtainable. Uber service is also available. Cab fare is approximately CAD $40–$45 each way.
From Ogden Point Cruise Ship Terminal
By Taxi:
Taxis are readily available to take you to Victoria Butterfly Gardens and Butchart Gardens, just 5 minutes apart. Prefer a ride on demand? Uber is also available, with fares typically ranging from CAD $40–$45 each way.
By BC Transit Bus:
Purchase a CAD $6 DayPASS from the driver or CAD $3 per ride. This trip generally takes 40–50 minutes.
Board the #75 bus from Belleville St at Government St (near the Parliament Building). Get off at Keating X Rd at W Saanich Rd. View Map
Find the next bus
By Car:
Drive north on Patricia Bay Highway (#17) and take Exit 18 at Keating Cross Road. Continue as Keating Cross Road transitions into Benvenuto Avenue at West Saanich Road.
Get Directions
Taxis are readily available to take you to Victoria Butterfly Gardens and Butchart Gardens, just 5 minutes apart. Prefer a ride on demand? Uber is also available, with fares typically ranging from CAD $40–$45 each way.
By BC Transit Bus:
Purchase a CAD $6 DayPASS from the driver or CAD $3 per ride. This trip generally takes 40–50 minutes.
Board the #75 bus from Belleville St at Government St (near the Parliament Building). Get off at Keating X Rd at W Saanich Rd. View Map
Find the next bus
By Car:
Drive north on Patricia Bay Highway (#17) and take Exit 18 at Keating Cross Road. Continue as Keating Cross Road transitions into Benvenuto Avenue at West Saanich Road.
Get Directions
Accessibility
Our facility is wheelchair accessible and we are happy to provide a complimentary wheelchair or stroller by request to be used in our facilities. Wheelchairs and strollers are limited and available on a first come, first serve basis.
For the safety of our free-roaming animals, only leashed service and support dogs that are trained to provide medical services to their handler are allowed inside the building. Handlers must be able to keep their dog quiet and calm to prevent any disturbances to our animals and other visitors.
**Ask about our Military Discount when you come to the Gardens and be reimbursed a portion of your admission ticket.
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