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.

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.

Not sure but it is a small place so would think it would be a good idea.😊

It is a rock and gravel path and some stairs at the cottage and also stairs if you want to dine outside of the house.

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.

It is currently early March with cherry, lotus, magnolia trees in full bloom. Daffodils and crocuses are up, tulips will follow. By May these things will be done but the garden beds will take over. Check out Butchart Gardens website for timing of displays.

Definately!, The flowers are already out and there will be tons more. Absolutely beautiful. You will love it.

That was our experience as well.

Hello from Victoria! I am a local tour guide. I just called Abkhazi Garden. Yes, there are ground-level lights, but - more importantly - they tell me they do not have any bookings listed for Sept. 28. Probably best to check with your tour operator. Hope this helps.

I believe it was a donation.