Timeline
08:14
Arrive at Abkhazi Gardens before the gates open at 11:00. The early light is quiet and the gardens are empty. Wait just outside or in your car until 11:00 to enter.
08:59
Step into the garden as the sun hits the western horizon. The view looks WSW toward the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains. The golden light starts around 16:54, but the sunrise at 08:59 offers a crisp, clear start to the day.
09:59
Head to the teahouse for afternoon tea and light lunches. The staff are friendly and the setting is perfect for digesting the morning's scenery.
10:29
Take the bus or a long walk to Sushi Field for a late morning sushi lunch. It is open from 11:30, so you will have time to eat after your garden visit.
Local tip
The garden is by donation, with $10 suggested. Bus #7 from downtown stops at Foul Bay, which is a short walk from the garden entrance.
Check before you go
- Abkhazi Gardens is open daily 11AM-5PM from April to September, and Wed-Sun 11AM-5PM from October to March. Plan to arrive early and wait for opening if you want to be inside for sunrise.
- Sushi Field is open Mo-Sa 11:30-21:00 and Su 11:30-20:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Victoria (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).