My favorite meditation image is from Butchart Gardens [above] in November, a tapestry of colors. Visitors can still view glorious blooming flowers in the hothouse or on DVD from the gift shop.

A bucket-list trip for many gardeners is Butchart Gardens in British Columbia. The former limestone quarry is a veritable Disneyland for plant lovers, a sea of color that delights the senses. Recently ...

The gardens are open year-round and feature seasonal displays. They’re located at 800 Benvenuto Ave. in Brentwood Bay, B.C., just north of Victoria. For more information, call (888) 824-7313 or visit ...

Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without the annual light-up at Butchart Gardens on Dec. 1, a day that doubles as the unofficial start of the holiday season. Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas ...

The longest days of the year are the perfect time to visit Butchart Gardens, and on Saturdays until Aug. 31, you might be tempted to stay after the sun sets for the weekly fireworks show. Summer is ...

If you’re like our family, you’ve been to Victoria many times yet always trod a favorite, same-old tourist path. Our usual haunts include paying homage to Haida masks at the Provincial Museum, picking ...