Victoria
A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE THE SUNKEN GARDEN Butchart Gardens’ history is as captivating as its beauty. Originally a limestone quarry owned by Robert Pim Butchart, it is the Sunken Garden that began the transformation of this land into the botanical marvel we see today. When entering the Sunken Garden, you’ll descend into a former industrial site that has been reborn through the vision and dedication of Jennie Butchart, Robert’s wife. Cascading floral designs, lush greenery and ornate fountains welcome you into this verdant haven. As you wander along its winding paths and various elevations, the diversity of plant species and the creativity of landscape architecture remove the outside world, forming a wonderfully serene atmosphere. The quarry’s towering walls, remnants of its industrial past, provide an impressive backdrop and secure enclosure for this colorful paradise. Time seems to slow when standing before the tranquil Ross Fountain, with its mesmerizing interplay of water and light.
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