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

Seed & Fireworks Fields

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

1. Seed & Fireworks Fields Marker

Inscription. In 1903, the land now occupied by the Butchart Gardens was purchased from a local dairy farmer, Mr. Fernie. Reservoirs were excavated in 1969 to ensure a water supply for irrigation. The single jet fountain was installed to aerate the water supply in the largest reservoir, now the focal point of the fireworks display.

Erected by The Butchart Gardens.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Environment • Horticulture & Forestry • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.

Location. 48° 33.89′ N, 123° 28.257′ W. Marker is near Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, in Capital. Marker is near the Rose Carousel Pavilion 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. Concert Lawn (a few steps from this marker); Coast Salish Totem Poles (a few steps from this marker); Organ Pavillion (within shouting distance of this marker); Rose Garden History (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Above The Sunken Garden (about 150 meters away); Fountain of the Three Sturgeons (about 150 meters away);

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The Sunken Garden (about 180 meters away); The Japanese 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 15, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Butchart Gardens on Facebook. (Submitted on June 15, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Seed & Fireworks Fields and Marker image. Click for full size.

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

2. Seed & Fireworks Fields and Marker

Fields and reservoir aerator in distance

Seed & Fireworks Fields image. Click for full size.

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

3. Seed & Fireworks Fields

The Butchart Gardens Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.

4. The Butchart Gardens Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 15, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 407 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 15, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.