Victoria’s Gardens Flourish in Year-Round Bloom
The City of Gardens. That’s one moniker that British Columbia’s capital relishes. And why not? With plots that pledge lush landscapes and beautiful blooms year-round – thanks to the mildest climate in Canada - a city budding with greenery promises to be the ideal backdrop for a green thumb getaway. Only one question remains. Where to rest at day’s end? Let the aptly named Magnolia Hotel & Spa offer solace. Pairing with Victorian Garden Tours, the Magnolia’s Winter/Early Spring Garden Package offers a lush escape featuring a select pick of some of the city’s most unique landscapes. Both public and private plots are on the agenda here, with guided excursions to both the Four Seasons and Jewel Box gardens, as well as the vibrant Doris Page garden, established by the Victoria Horticultural Society.
Boasting a bit of history, guides will highlight both the rich colour palate of each locale (here’s your chance to learn all about specimens dubbed with unusual names the likes of cyclamin, hellebores and iris ungulais), while providing insight into one very distinct fact: Victoria’s residents are passionate about perennials. And once your four-hour foray into greenery comes to a close, it is the Magnolia that provides respite at the end of the day. Noted for their flair for personal service, the hotel’s 63 rooms promise luxury amid an intimate setting. And with the Winter/Early Spring Garden Package, guests can indulge in a one night stay complete with a continental breakfast, transportation to the gardens, and that memorable tour into the topiary. It’s an excursion sure to inspire you to sow a few seeds of your own. The Magnolia Hotel
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