The Gardens will be opening for the 2023 season on Friday, February 10, 11am - 3:30pm!
Seasonal Hours
| Month | Dates and Hours |
|---|---|
| January | Closed |
| February - March | Open Fridays and Saturdays starting February 10, 11am - 3:30pm |
| April - September | Open Thursdays - Sundays starting April 6, 11am - 5pm |
| October | Open Fridays and Saturdays, 11am - 3:30pm |
| November | Closed |
| December | Open for Milner Christmas Magic | Dates TBD |
Seasonal Admission Rates
(Including Tax)
| Age Group |
Cost |
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Summer (May - August) |
Shoulder (March, April and September) |
Winter (October and February) |
|
| Adult | $14.00 | $10.00 | $7.00 |
| Youth (13-18) | $8.00 | $6.00 | $5.00 |
| Children (12 or under) | Free | Free | Free |
| Members and VIU Students (with cards) | Free | Free | Free |
Important Information
- No pets are permitted on the grounds except for certified guide dogs.
- Garden admission is cut off 30 minutes before closing. We recommend giving yourself at least one hour in the Gardens.
- Payment of admission is required to access Milner House, Camellia Tea Room, Plant Sales, and the Pool House Gift Shop.
- In the event of rain, Milner does provide umbrellas for guests to borrow while on-site.
- Smoking is only permitted in designated smoking areas. Please ask a Milner Team Member to direct you.
- If you are planning a private tour or are interested in large group rates, please contact MilnerGardens@shaw.ca.
- If you are planning a visit for a school group or other group involving children, check out our Shoots with Roots program, or contact Pam Murray at 250.752.8573 Ext. 3124 to discuss your options.
Accessibility Information
- Our parking lot is equipped with three accessible parking stalls beside our Welcome and Interpretive Centre
- a 6 or 8 person shuttle cart is available to transport guests from the Welcome and Interpretive Centre down to Milner House and back. It can accommodate collapsible wheelchairs, walkers or strollers on the back.
- Accessible washrooms can be found at the Welcome and Interpretive Centre, Pool House Gift Shop and Milner House.
- The public access portion of Milner House and Camellia Tea Room is located on the first floor and is wheelchair accessible though the front entrance/exit only.
- The Milner driveway is a long, gentle slope of packed gravel that some guests with wheelchairs, walkers or strollers may find challenging.
- Forest and garden paths are regularly maintained to be kept clear. Some sections contain boardwalks that may be slippery when wet.
- Shuttle cart access is along the Milner driveway only - not through garden or woodland paths, or onto the Grand Lawn.