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.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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 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.
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