Butchart Gardens, British Columbia, Canada

Butchart Gardens began as a cement quarry in 1888 as the area was rich in limestone deposits necessary for cement production.



In 1909 the limestone quarry was exhausted and the owners, Robert & Jennie Butchart set about turning this area into what has ultimately become The Butchart Gardens.

In 1931, the Butcharts' gave the Gardens to their Grandson, Ian Ross, to manage and expand.

Ownership of the Gardens remains with the Butchart family to this day.

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