Near Brentwood Bay in Capital, British Columbia — Canada’s West Coast (North America)

Star Pond

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2014

1. Star Pond Marker

Inscription. This pond was designed by Mr. Butchart for his collection of ducks in 1931. Beyond is the entrance to the Italian Garden through a Lawson cypress hedge.

Erected by The Butchart Gardens.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Horticulture & Forestry • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.

Location. 48° 33.951′ N, 123° 28.124′ W. Marker is near Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, in Capital. Marker and Star Pond are at The Butchart Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay BC V8M 1J8, Canada. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Italian Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); The Japanese Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Fountain of the Three Sturgeons (within shouting distance of this marker); The Butchart Boar (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Rose Garden History (about 90 meters away); The Sunken Garden (about 150 meters away); Organ Pavillion (about 180 meters away); Above The Sunken Garden (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brentwood Bay.

Also see . . .
1. The Butchart Gardens. (Submitted on June 18, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

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2. Butchart Gardens on Facebook. (Submitted on June 18, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2014

2. Star Pond Marker

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2014

3. Star Pond

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2014

4. Star Pond

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 21, 2014

5. Star Pond

The Butchart Gardens Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.

6. The Butchart Gardens Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 559 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 18, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on June 15, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.