I heard today that a Conde Nast reader's poll named Victoria as the Number One small city in the world. It is located in a most beautiful place with lots of wonderful things to explore. I don't know that I would have voted for it, though. It does have a reputation as the most British town in Canada, something I've heard from more than one British citizen.
One of Victoria's biggest attractions is Butchart Gardens. I walked there today with a friend. A bit of drizzle happened, but the gardens supply clear umbrellas, and we stayed dry. The above view of the Sunken Garden is the most photographed of all spots. It is a stunning view.
The dahlia walk is full of blooms of all shapes and colours. Elsewhere autumn hues are showing. There is a display of squashes - that one in left column middle looks like a starfish!
Another display featured an old Ford tractor, perhaps used in the past on the garden property. There were also some enormous cabbages - coleslaw for fifty, I thought when I saw them.
The rain stopped as we walked, but it was still enjoyable to have a chat over a hot drink in the cafe.
I'm joining Barbara over at Coastal Ripples with Blogtober, attempting to post once a day for the entire month. We will see how it goes.
Have you visited Butchart Gardens? In which season? There were plenty of tourists there today, even in the drizzle.
We've enjoyed seeing Butchart Gardens in summer and also in winter. It's such a lovely place to visit.
ReplyDeleteWhat stunning photos, I laughed out loud at your coleslaw comment!!! xxxxx
ReplyDeleteI would love to visit it looks so beautiful. My niece popped over to Victoria while she spent a month in Canada. She loved it. Well done on joining in :) B x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos, Lorrie!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to visit the Gardens, the city of Victoria and the province of British Colombia, said to be the province of happiness and wellbeing. :)
Thank you for your interesting question on my blog. I don't know much about weaving and its terminology but I believe that with a type of floor loom my mother had it's possible to make many things from carpets to table cloths, towels and clothing fabrics, depending on the number and size of the dents of the reed. What kind of fabrics did your daughter make with her loom?
Cosy autumn days to you and yours!
What a beautiful place to visit. There is so much colour there. Walking in our local NT gardens the other day I remarked on how little colour we have left .
ReplyDeleteIn the first photo the pathway really invites you to head along it and explore its scenic splendour.
ReplyDeleteDearest Lorrie,
ReplyDeleteThat would be a most pleasant walk there, even with some drizzle.
The photos turned out great—despite the weather.
Hugs,
Mariette
I have never been there but it looks incredible. What a lovely place for a stroll.
ReplyDeleteI have not visited the garden, but once it was in a magazine I read each month and because you did a post about the garden in the past this name was familiar to me.
ReplyDeleteIt’s a beautiful garden your are lucky!
Wonderful photos at Butchart. A great place to stroll anytime of the year. We visited the gardens in August of 2009 with our daughter and then in April of 2011 me and my sisters had a sister's weekend in Victoria and visited the gardens. It was raining there the day we visited. Happy October to you!
ReplyDeleteWell, you're off to a fabulous start with Blogtober. I always enjoy photos of the Butchart Gardens in any season. I have visited once in September. The dahlias were putting on a beautiful show at that time. I cherish the multitude of photos I took while there.
ReplyDeleteThe people at Conde Nast should visit your blog as I think you have illustrated the "most beautiful place with lots of wonderful things to explore" very nicely over the years. It was one of the reasons I wanted to see it with my own eyes.
Those are great gardens. Maybe next year!
ReplyDeleteStunning photos of a beautiful garden. I will enjoy visiting you during Blogtober:)
ReplyDeleteI love Butchart Gardens! Any time, any season. And I've walked through it in light rains with those clear umbrellas - still a delight. I think December is my favourite season to visit - perhaps because this is when Rick and I visited it on our honeymoon years ago. Lots of special memories.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are beautiful.
I'm looking forward to your Blogtober one-a-day posts. Thanks, Lorrie!
We have visited Butchart Gardens in June (roses!) and Christmas (lights season) and I have long wished to visit during Autumn. It certainly would be part of why we love Victoria and no wonder Conde Nast editors do!
ReplyDeleteButchart Gardens look amazing, I'm sure if I ever got the opportunity to visit I would love them :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
How I wish I was closer to Butchart Gardens, they are so beautiful. I can just imagine how peaceful they would be in the non-tourist months of fall and winter.
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