Opening January 15, after its very busy week of morphing from the Blue Poppy Restaurant, the indoor garden will dazzle you with its sights and scents. 

Event: Victoria Bridal Exhibition

Where/When: Victoria BC; Sunday January 13, 2013

Details: Look for The Butchart Gardens at Vancouver Island's Largest Bridal Trade show from 10:00am - 4:00pm at Pearkes Recreation Centre.   Shop Vancouver Island's wedding professionals at one location all in the same day.

Event: Nanaimo Bridal Exhibition

Where/When: Nanaimo, BC; Sunday February 10, 2013

Details: The Butchart Gardens will be at the Nanaimo Bridal Exhibition taking place at Beban Park Social Centre in Nanaimo from 11:00am - 4:00pm.  Join other brides-to-be with their families & friends while you meet with wedding professionals from across Vancouver Island.

Event: Northwest Flower & Garden Show
Where/When:  Seattle, WA; February 20- 24, 2013
Details: Look for The Butchart Garden's booth at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show. "There's a Little Garden in All of Us" is the theme for the show in 2013. Join other flower and garden enthusiasts at the Washington State Convention Center where you will view thousands upon thousands of flowers and plants with all their rich colors, fragrances and textures. Within the convention center, there are six acres of inspiring gardens, free seminars for all gardening levels, and shopping at hundreds of exhibits all strictly related to gardening, outdoor living and gardeners.

Event: San Francisco Flower & Garden Show

Where / When: San Mateo, CA;  March 20-24, 2013

Details: "Gardens Make the World Go Round" is the theme of the show this year, now in its 28th year.  The display gardens will demonstrate gardening styles and plants from all over the world as well as best practices in conservation and green design. There's something for everyone - gardens, green living, creative food practices, art and entertainment.

Event: Canada Blooms

Where / When: Toronto, ON; March 20-24, 2013

Details: Canada Blooms: Canada's Largest Flower and Garden Festival is co-locating with the National Home Show, Toronto's Largest Home Show to create North America's Largest Home & Garden Event. The theme for 2013 is "The Magic of Spring" using the symbol of an early flowering hellebore. This is the second year for a 10 day show co-located with the National Home Show.

Imagine your birthday party with your own party room and unlimited rides on our Rose Carousel. Everyone at your party gets to ride and with 30 animals you might just get to ride them all.

You can create a fantastic kid's birthday party with almost no work. Make your party a success with our Rose Carousel, the private party room, kid approved menu and a personalized birthday cake.

Your meetings and special events are certain to sparkle with our beautiful setting and experienced, dedicated team.

Our event spaces have natural lighting and views of the surrounding gardens. Our culinary team offers flexible menus inspired by local, seasonal ingredients.

Meetings:

• Natural lighting in each event space
• Garden pathways for healthy stretch breaks
• Private setting for sensitive conversations
• Locally inspired menus to suit formal meetings through to casual brainstorming sessions

Corporate Social Events:

• Space to accommodate up to 400 for a stand up reception, or 220 for a seated meal
• A superlative setting with an existing backdrop of year round gardens
• Flexibility for indoor and outdoor events

Social Gatherings:

• Garden and Gourmet Picnics available seasonally
• Beautiful backgrounds to enjoy time with friends and family
• Ample parking for cars and buses
• Ability to accommodate Bridal Showers, Wedding Rehearsal Dinners, Birthday Parties, Car Clubs, Family & School Reunions and Fraternal Clubs.

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