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[Victoria Watcher]

‘A garden that love built’: A Thanksgiving visit to Victoria’s Abkhazi Garden

 

Behind this unassuming urban gem lies a love story worthy of a movie

 

 

 

 

 

Going down Fairfield Road, one might notice a little black gate adorned with the name ‘Abkhazi Garden.’ 

 

Nestled in the heart of Victoria’s Gonzales neighbourhood, this small plot of land is home to one of the capital city’s best-kept secrets. 

With a few meandering gravel paths winding through the lush property, among glaciated rocks and Garry oaks, Abkhazi Garden offers an urban haven for locals and tourists seeking tranquility away from downtown’s hustle and bustle.

 

 

Nearing its 80th anniversary, the site opened to all on Oct. 13 for Thanksgiving as the season turned to fall.

 

“The colours have started to change, it's absolutely beautiful, and we're having the final day of our art show and plant sale,” said site manager Cherie Miltimore.

 

 

https://www.vicnews....-garden-8303448

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 14 October 2025 - 01:05 PM.

[Bambam]

Place is an overlooked gem; had never heard of it until about ten years ago when my sister told me ".....we're taking mom to Abkhazi Gardens for Mother's Day". Huh? What? Where? Great property and definitely a well hidden treasure.