May
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
Dates: Saturday, May 11th and Sunday, May 12th, 2024
FULLY BOOKED | Please note, the Camellia Tea Room will not be open to the public on these dates.
All Specialty Afternoon Tea event invitations are sent out to our Members and subscribers through e-newsletter. Subscribe to our newsletter here.
All Specialty Afternoon Tea events must be reserved and paid in full to secure your spot.
Wedding Season
Please note, when visiting the Gardens on a Saturday (and occasionally Friday or Sunday) from May - September, you will likely come across a wedding on the Grand Lawn. Admission to the Queen's Room, Library and Magnolia Room may be closed. Please be respectful of their special day and enjoy your visit.
June
Fairy Days Afternoon Tea
Date: Sunday, June 23rd, 2024
BOOKINGS NOT YET OPEN | Please note, the Camellia Tea Room will not be open to the public on this date
All Specialty Afternoon Tea event invitations are sent out to our Members and subscribers through e-newsletter. Subscribe to our newsletter here.
All Specialty Afternoon Tea events must be reserved and paid in full to secure your spot.
Fairy Houses
You may find Fairy Houses have appeared throughout the gardens in honour of Veronica Milner's belief in Fairies....Once a year during the summer solstice the Milner Fairy Houses become visible to the human eye. Come explore the gardens and witness the whimsical phenomenon for yourself!
Dates: June 20th - 23rd, 2024
Admission: 11:00am - 4:30pm with viewing until 5:00pm
Cost: $14/Adult, $10/Youth, Children and current VIU students are FREE
Official Poster Coming Soon.
Wedding Season
Please note, when visiting the Gardens on a Saturday (and occasionally Friday or Sunday) from May - September, you will likely come across a wedding on the Grand Lawn. Admission to the Queen's Room, Library and Magnolia Room may be closed. Please be respectful of their special day and enjoy your visit.
July
Wedding Season
Please note, when visiting the Gardens on a Saturday (and occasionally Friday or Sunday) from May - September, you will likely come across a wedding on the Grand Lawn. Admission to the Queen's Room, Library and Magnolia Room may be closed. Please be respectful of their special day and enjoy your visit.
August
Wedding Season
Please note, when visiting the Gardens on a Saturday (and occasionally Friday or Sunday) from May - September, you will likely come across a wedding on the Grand Lawn. Admission to the Queen's Room, Library and Magnolia Room may be closed. Please be respectful of their special day and enjoy your visit.
September
Fall Plant Sale
Our Spring and Fall Plant Sales offers great discounts on heritage plants straight from the Milner Heritage Collection.
Dates: Saturday, September 21st and Sunday, September 22nd, 2024
Milner Member Early Access: Saturday, September 21st from 10:00am - 11:00am
Regular Admission: 11:00am - 4:30pm with viewing until 5:00pm
Cost: $7/Adult, $5/Youth, Children (12 and under) and current VIU students are FREE
Official Poster Coming Soon.
Wedding Season
Please note, when visiting the Gardens on a Saturday (and occasionally Friday or Sunday) from May - September, you will likely come across a wedding on the Grand Lawn. Admission to the Queen's Room, Library and Magnolia Room may be closed. Please be respectful of their special day and enjoy your visit.
October
Scarecrow Spectacular
A family-friendly, daytime celebration of Fall in the Gardens. Come vote on your favourite locally made scarecrow creation!
Dates: October 25th - 27th, 2024
Admission: 11:00am - 3:00pm with viewing until 3:30pm
Cost: $7/Adults, $5/Youth, Children and current VIU students are FREE
Official Poster Coming Soon.
December
Milner Christmas Magic
More information coming soon.