Finnerty Gardens

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Finnerty Gardens is a free, publicly accessible botanical garden on the southwest edge of the University of Victoria campus, renowned for its collection of over 4,000 trees and shrubs including more than 1,500 rhododendron and azalea varieties. Open every day of the year at no charge, the gardens offer a self-guided walking tour by PDF and a tranquil setting for anyone seeking a peaceful stop on a ride through Victoria. The garden has deep historical roots tied to Lake Cowichan and is stewarded by a volunteer Friends group that funds ongoing enhancements.

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Bike parkingWater bottle refillWashroomsShowers (drop-in or fee)Café or food on siteWater without admissionLuggage / bag storageVending machinesBike rack visible from insideCovered bike parkingPublic rack nearbyBike allowed inside/on patioDevice chargingWi-FiE-bike chargingPumpDiscount for arriving by bike

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Good to know

Time to allow: Half a day

Planning: Walk-up, no booking needed

Best time to visit: Rhododendron & azalea bloom (April, May)

Indigenous

This place is in the traditional territory of the Á,LEṈENEȻ ȽTE (W̱SÁNEĆ), Lekwungen/Songhees, Te’mexw Treaty Association, and Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla.

Territory data from Native Land Digital, for educational purposes only.

Around here

The closest options for the things touring cyclists actually look for.

🔧 Fix & supply

Town Pantry1.0 km
Fairway Market Shelbourne PlazaWelcoming1.0 km
Macs Cycle CentreAccredited1.0 km
Straight Up Cycles3.5 km

🍽 Eat nearby

Mac'sWelcoming0.5 km
Mystic MarketWelcoming0.7 km

🛏 Sleep nearby

🎭 While you're here

Henderson Recreation Centre0.7 km
McPherson LibraryWelcoming0.7 km
University Farquhar AuditoriumWelcoming0.8 km
Jewish Community CentreWelcoming1.1 km

Data: Public data, AI sources with manual review

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