Named for the Takata Family who owned and operated a Japanese garden in Esquimalt from 1907-1942.
When the Takatas forced to leave Victoria, they gave many plants to their Gorge neighbours, including two Japanese maples now over 100 years old. Those two maples were transplanted here in 2008 as a gift from the original neighbours on the Gorge.
Designed to recreate the unique components of traditional Japanese “stroll gardens,” the Takata Garden focuses on understatement and simplicity. The garden incorporates varied natural elements, such as water, earth, stone, light, and plants, to offer a place of respite and rejuvenation. The winding pathways, various bridges, benches, stone ornaments, and restful sounds all curate a sense of peace and easement.
