Day 26...Our Cross Canada Tour...East To West

Day 26

What would a trip to Vancouver Island be without a visit Victoria and the all the splendor of The Butchart Gardens. As we passed through the gates all I could think about was that I wished my daughter Lois, who has a budding greenhouse business, were here with us.

This National Historical site was celebrating it's 100 birthday, and what a treat it was all 100 acres of it. My camera was never turned off all the while we walked through. We had our lunch in one of it's many dining areas, and of course we were encompassed about by flowers and greenery.

It was a real treat for both of us and it was great to be able to recognize and name most of the flowers within the garden. The fountains and waterfalls enhanced everything and everyone around them. The place was teaming with young and old alike, and all in the same picture taking mode that I was.

For your own delight go to their site at www.butchartgardens.com