Victoria Butterfly Gardens

Vancouver Island

" Victoria Butterfly Gardens is a lush indoor tropical paradise located in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia."

Recommended For

Nature Lovers: Encounter thousands of free-flying butterflies and tropical creatures in an indoor jungle.
Families & Kids: Enjoy hands-on exhibits, educational insect displays, and up-close animal encounters.
Eco-Conscious Visitors: Learn about sustainable animal care, pest control, and conservation initiatives.

Highlights

Insectarium: View exotic invertebrates, a leaf cutter ant colony, and unique insect habitats.
Butterfly Alley & Emerging Window: Watch butterflies feed, flutter, and emerge from chrysalis in real time.
Flamingo Pond & Conure Cove: Meet tropical birds like Caribbean flamingos and chatty conures.
Jewels of the Rainforest: See vivid poison dart frogs and lush tropical foliage.
Interactive Gardens: Discover carnivorous plants, epiphytes, and species like the gold and blue macaw, Shadow.

Visitor Tips

Arrive early to catch butterfly releases at the Emerging Window exhibit.
Visit the Community Corner to support local nonprofits with a donation.
Look for seasonal events—Halloween and Christmas are especially festive times to visit.
Wear light clothing—the Gardens are kept warm and humid to suit tropical wildlife.

Local Vibe

Victoria Butterfly Gardens is a living, breathing celebration of life in its most colorful forms. With its immersive jungle setting, rescued animals, and strong community partnerships, the Gardens provide a magical and meaningful connection to nature—right on Vancouver Island’s doorstep.

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