Sight guide · Victoria · Canada
Visiting Abkhazi Garden
A small hillside garden of rock outcrops, Garry oaks, rhododendrons and ponds, created after 1946 by Prince Nicholas and Princess Peggy Abkhazi, who met in Paris before the war and reunited after years in prison camps.
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Quick answer
Abkhazi Garden is a garden in Cook Street Village and Fairfield, Victoria. Allow 1 hour; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- Cook Street Village and Fairfield
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- nature, couples, off the beaten path and photo spot
- Best months
- July–September
About Abkhazi Garden
A small hillside garden of rock outcrops, Garry oaks, rhododendrons and ponds, created after 1946 by Prince Nicholas and Princess Peggy Abkhazi, who met in Paris before the war and reunited after years in prison camps. The modest summerhouse now serves tea.
Tip: Visit in April or May, when the rhododendrons and azaleas flower against the rock.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1 hour.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Cook Street Village and Fairfield, chestnut-lined café street near the Dallas Road cliffs.
Best time to visit Abkhazi Garden
Abkhazi Garden is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- July: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- August: 22°C (72°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- September: 19°C (66°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit Victoria has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Abkhazi Garden is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen BC Parliament Buildings and Fairmont Empress and afternoon tea.
- No. 14 of the 18 sights in our Victoria things-to-do list.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Victoria.
If you like Abkhazi Garden
- Butchart Gardens — Brentwood Bay, 2–4 hours
- Dallas Road waterfront and Ogden Point Breakwater — Inner Harbour and James Bay, 1–2 hours
- Hatley Castle and Gardens — Colwood, 1.5–2 hours
- Mount Douglas (PKOLS) — Saanich, 1 hour
Staying near Abkhazi Garden
Stay in Cook Street Village and Fairfield ($$$) to walk here: chestnut-lined café street near the Dallas Road cliffs. All areas to stay in Victoria.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Abkhazi Garden?
Plan 1 hour.
+Is Abkhazi Garden free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Abkhazi Garden?
July–September for the most comfortable weather. Visit in April or May, when the rhododendrons and azaleas flower against the rock.
+Do I need to book Abkhazi Garden in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.