The Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC, Canada, 5/14/16

We strolled for two hours in these manicured gardens stretching over 55 acres and created in the early 1900's by owner Jenni Butchart.  Above, a work-out lime quarry that provided lime for the nearby Portland cement plant, now a beautiful garden.  I didn't particularly care for the many flower beds in screaming colors but the plant and tree selection was impressive. 

The Butchart's family cove and boat landing.

Japanese gardens and, below, gate to the Japanese gardens.