Horticulture Centre of the Pacific

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The Gardens at HCP (also known as Glendale Gardens)
& the Pacific Horticulture College

505 Quayle Road, Victoria,
B.C. Canada V9E 2J7

Garden Hours

SUMMER (May 1 to Sept. 30)
8:00 am to 6:00 pm, 7 days a week

WINTER (Oct. 1 to April 30)
9:00 am to 4:00 pm, 7 days a week

Note: Nourish Bistro is closed for the winter.

Admission (prices include HST)

We accept Visa, MasterCard, Debit & Cash

Free for members
Non-member $11.00
Senior or Student $8.25
Guest accompanying member $5.50
Youth under 16, Free

Dogs are welcome in the gardens on a leash

Business Office

Hours: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm year-round
Phone: 250-479-6162
Fax: 250-479-6047
Email: gardeninfo@hcp.ca

Library

Hours:

Mondays 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Closed holidays & Christmas season

Phone: 250-479-6273

The College at HCP (also known as Pacific Horticulture College)

Phone: 250-479-3210
Fax: 250-479-6047
Email: collegeadmin@hcp.ca

How to Get Here

By BUS

The nearest bus stop is on Viaduct Avenue West and Interurban Road near Camosun College, Interurban Campus. Three Victoria Regional Transit bus routes, 8, 21 and 39, travel to the Interurban campus of Camosun College. For maps, schedules and fares, see the Victoria Regional Transit website.

By BICYCLE

The Galloping Goose connects to the HCP conservation area trails across from VIATEC and Camosun College Interurban. The Centennial Trail runs from the Red Barn on West Saanich Road to Quayle Road. The Greater Victoria Cycling Coalition provides information on cycle paths and routes throughout the region. Route maps for Saanich and other areas are available online.

By CAR

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Google Earth coordinates: 48°30'05.01" N 123°24'49.35" W

Directions…

From DOWNTOWN VICTORIA

• NORTH on BLANSHARD ST.; will become HWY 17 (PAT BAY HIGHWAY)
• Take the ROYAL OAK DRIVE EXIT3
• LEFT on ROYAL OAK DRIVE
• (0.6 km/0.4 mi)…RIGHT on WEST SAANICH RD.
• (1.5 km/1 mi)…LEFT on BEAVER LAKE RD.
• (0.3 km/0.2 mi)…LEFT on BEAVER RD.
  Public parking is available off of BEAVER RD. (watch for signs)

From VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT/BC FERRIES/SIDNEY

• Follow signs from airport/ferries/Sidney and head SOUTH towards Victoria on HWY 17 (PAT BAY HIGHWAY)
• take the ROYAL OAK DRIVE EXIT 11
• RIGHT on ROYAL OAK DRIVE
• (0.6 km/0.4 mi)…RIGHT on WEST SAANICH RD.
• (1.5 km/1 mi)…LEFT on BEAVER LAKE RD.
• (0.3 km/0.2 mi)…LEFT on BEAVER RD.
• Public parking is available off of BEAVER RD. (watch for signs) 

  From SOOKE

• Start out going EAST on SOOKE RD./PROVINCIAL RTE 14
• (21 km/14 mi)…LEFT on VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY
• (2 km/1.4 mi)…follow signs to PROVINCIAL RTE 1 / TRANS CANADA HWY south toward Victoria
• (4 km/2.7 mi)…take the HELMCKEN RD. exit- EXIT 8
• Left on HELMCKEN RD.
• (2 km/1.4 mi)…LEFT on INTERURBAN RD.
• (3 km/1.8 mi)…RIGHT on QUAYLE RD.
• Watch for signs for Parking/Entrance 

  From NORTH OF THE MALAHAT

• Follow RTE 1/TRANS CANADA HWY SOUTH toward Victoria
• Take the HELMCKEN RD. exit- EXIT 8
• Left on HELMCKEN RD.
• (2 km/1.4 mi)…LEFT on INTERURBAN RD.
• (3 km/1.8 mi)…RIGHT on QUAYLE RD.
• Watch for signs for Parking/Entrance
  

  ACCESSIBILITY

  For your convenience, disabled person parking is provided near the entrance to Glendale Gardens. This lot is accessible from either Beaver Rd or Quayle Rd. It is located on the righthand side of the Garden entrance. Parking in this lot is limited to vehicles that display the disabled person parking permit. This parking lot will also serve as a drop-off location for seniors or any person needing assistance into the gardens.

  There is a wheelchair-accessible ramp for access into the Gardens. There is one golf cart available for you to tour the Gardens. You may book in advance by calling 250-479-6162 or email gardeninfo@hcp.ca. There are very accessible crushed gravel paths throughout The Gathering Place suitable for wheelchair, scooter or walker use.