After 20 years having a family home in Parksville B.C., … I FINALLY got to lovely Milner Gardens near Qualicum Beach. It’s open Thursday to Sunday during the good weather months.

Prince Charles and Diana visited 1986.  Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth stayed in 1987.

Vancouver Island University acquired the estate in 1996 and converted the private gardens to a public garden.

The highlight today are huge old growth Douglas firs, cedar trees, and rare rhododendrons.

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Tickets $5 – $14 / person in 2025.

Special events are hosted here including: Christmas Magic, Easter Bunny Trail, Spring Solstice, etc.

A few of my photos.