Abkhazi Garden

Victoria, British Columbia

Type: Cultural Heritage Centre
Address: 1964 Fairfield Road, Victoria, BC, Canada
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Hours: Open Daily 11am-4pm, Oct to Mar open Wed through Sun 11am-4pm
Phone: 2508960864

One of the world’s best and unique small gardens. Known affectionately as “the garden that love built,” this one acre jewel was created by Prince Nicolas and Princess Peggy Abkhazi in the middle of the last century. The garden’s future was at risk in early 2000 when a strong community campaign resulted in The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC) purchasing the property in February 2000. TLC has opened the Garden to the public year-round. This magical garden takes full advantage of its dramatic site that contains quiet woodland, rocky slopes and gorgeous vistas. Abkhazi Garden is famous for its over 100 year old Rhododendrons, amongst other beautiful plantings, and for it’s year-round appeal. The former Abkhazi home, designed by famed architect John Wade, is now a tea room and gift shop.

Amenities

Family-Friendly
Food and Beverages
Guided Tour
Parking
Pet-Friendly
Washrooms
Wheelchair Access

Fun Facts

In Abkhazi Garden: Sanctuary from War, war historian Prof. Geoffrey Bird explores explores the stories of Peggy and Nicolas Abkhazi, whose lives were caught up in the world wars. Their story brings them to Victoria where they created a beautiful garden and lived for the remainder of their lives. Abkhazi Garden is now a heritage site under the auspices of The Land Conservancy.

Dr. Bird is a professor in the School of Communication and Culture at Royal Roads University and the project leader for the War Heritage Research Initiative.The website is home to more than 30 films exploring Canada’s heritage in the world wars.