The Abkhazi Garden in Victoria, B.C. is a truly royal garden. It is a garden of botanical, historical and cultural significance.

The gardens were originally owned and designed by Prince and Princess Abkhazi, a Georgian noble family who made their home in Victoria. They created the garden with love, even calling it their child.

The one-acre garden contains mature Japanese Maples, Garry Oaks, Rhododendrons and much, much more. From the house you can see a delightful mixture of woodland gardens and rockeries. The design of the garden takes advantage of the natural landscape of exposed rock and Garry Oak woodland. Etched into the exposed rock are alpine plantings and a natural pond that is frequented by ducks.

The Abkhazi Garden is a culturally significant legacy from our gardening past. The Land Conservancy of British Columbia has coordinated fund raising activities that have saved the property from "development". Thanks to many dedicated volunteers the garden is currently undergoing renovation and restoration.

The Abkhazi Gardens were open to the public for limited hours in May. Please contact the Land Conservancy at 1-250-479-8053 for a schedule of summer hours.

The gardens are located on 1964 Fairfield Rd in Victoria.