Gardening fanatics seem to enjoy this urban garden with great joy. For myself, it feels to odd a cross between a big backyard and a manicured garden. I find myself aware that I am in a neighbourhood too much of the time at the garden, and find it impossible to lose myself in the experience. I repeat, however, that gardeners... More

This is a jewel of a place hidden in the Fairfield neighbourhood of Victoria. The gardens understated and absolutely gorgeous. A wonderful place to have a sit and think and cup of tea. Worth a quick drive off the beaten path for this one.

Pretty in the city, with paths to stir your imagination of what was planted first. Nice cafe, with hard working volunteers. Good gift shop.

Now is the time to visit Abkhazi Garden with the rhododendrons and azaleas in bloom. Some of these mature shrubs date back to the 1950s when Princess Peggy Abkhazi planned her garden having lived and studied gardens in China and Japan. Enjoy a light lunch or afternoon tea on the patio overlooking the ponds. Ask to hear the unusual story... More

Lovely garden! Lots of history and a very romantic 2 acre garden. I stumbled across this garden while looking for facilities in Victoria and knew it was the place. They have a cute tea room, gift shop and the fee is affordable. Check this beauty out for yourself!

This is a wonderful little treasure in Victoria. The Abkhazi's left this property to the Islands Trust and the garden they built (mostly on rock) is so beautiful, especially in spring and summer. Well worth the visit.

A gem in the lovely neighbourhood of Fairfield/Oak Bay. A peaceful place to discover native species.

Great history (garden of a Georgian Prince & wife who settled in Victoria after WWII) and amazing, layered garden areas that captured beautiful long views...managing to hide the fact that it is in the heart of the city. It's a small garden, worth a visit for sure. The stars: hundred year old rhodos that are trees, not bushes. There's a... More

This is a large urban garden created by two people right out of a Rudolph Friml operetta; now owned and operated by The Land Conservancy. It's right in Victoria, and easy to get to, and not expensive, but it's not very interesting, either. If you are a student of landscape design it's worth a visit, but for the average garden... More