Created by the Georgian Prince and Princess Abkhazi, this lovely garden spans just over an acre and features native Garry oaks, Japanese Maples and …
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Sep 23, 2024
This woodland/wildflower garden sequestered in a residential neighborhood (at 1964 Fairfield Road) offers an uncrowded, unique garden experience – blending natural & enhanced landscapes into an artis…Full review by Kathy L
Aug 2, 2024
This is an adorable urban garden run by volunteers who work hard to develop and maintain it. It is inspirational. A must if you like gardens. The gardens are stunning and the incorporation of the s…Full review by mskafish
Jul 20, 2024
We had a most delightful tea at the Abkhazi Garden! The setting is absolutely stellar! Our tea, which we used as lunch, was reserved in the garden and we had a lovely table on the patio surrounded …Full review by Gundi B
Should we choose High or Afternoon Tea? How much difference is there?
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I would recommend their Royal High Tea over the Afternoon Tea. Admittedly we have only tried the former, but if I look at the difference in the courses for the two offerings on their web …
I would recommend their Royal High Tea over the Afternoon Tea. Admittedly we have only tried the former, but if I look at the difference in the courses for the two offerings on their web page it seems to me that the simpler version lacks precisely those touches of refinement (such as the smoked salmon blinis with crème fraîche) that made the High Tea experience so enjoyable. Even at $50 the High Tea is par for Victoria standards; the Afternoon Tea is ten dollars cheaper but life is too short.
We are coming for a cruise excursion and it doesn’t arrive until 6:30 pm, will we be able to enjoy the garden? We booked through the cruise line but I’m worried whether it will be worth it?
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My wife and I went on the same cruise that gets into Vancouver at 6 and leaves like around 10 o'clock. By the time you get off of the ship go somewhere and then get back, you really don't …
My wife and I went on the same cruise that gets into Vancouver at 6 and leaves like around 10 o'clock. By the time you get off of the ship go somewhere and then get back, you really don't have time to get your money's worth on any of the excursions. If I had to do it over again, I would either stay on the ship or I would get of the ship and have a taxi take me downtown to goof around for a few hours. There is just not enough time to do much else. The cruise ship stops there because US law requires they do so.
Are reservations required for tea? What are tea house hours?
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We did not reserve. We just walked in off the street, and we were served with no problem. The date, however, was early in the year, and relatively few people were visiting the …
We did not reserve. We just walked in off the street, and we were served with no problem. The date, however, was early in the year, and relatively few people were visiting the garden. So demand may have been low. I don't recall the hours the teahouse is open. Internet sources can probably provide that information.
I am traveling with a group of 10 family members on a cruise to Victoria. We arrive at 1:00pm and depart for Vancouver at midnight. We would like to tour the garden and have tea. What transportation options are available?
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Are you coming in at the cruise ship terminal? Cruise ships dock at the Ogden Point cruise ship terminal, Its is in the southwest corner of the downtown core. Abkhazi Garden is a longer …
Are you coming in at the cruise ship terminal? Cruise ships dock at the Ogden Point cruise ship terminal, Its is in the southwest corner of the downtown core. Abkhazi Garden is a longer walk along the shoreline sidewalk (beautiful walk in nice weather.), I am guessing an hour walk one way. Taxi ride for 10 might cost $20 per cab. To see the entire gardens can be done in an hour. How long are you staying in Victoria and how long do you want to be in the garden. The drive for for is not far and with my SUV I can do the trip in 2 rounds. (depends what time your boat arrives, the weather and where else you want to go. Abkhazi Gardens, 1964 Fairfield Road, +1 250 598-8096, Prince and Princess Abkhazi along with designer John Wade came together and created a garden that took over 40 years to come together on a beautiful property overlooking the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains.
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