Rose Carousel - Victoria, British Columbia
N 48° 33.856 W 123° 28.234
10U E 465282 N 5379126
Rose Carousel at Butchart Gardens - Victoria, British Columbia
Waymark Code: WMEY1C
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Date Posted: 07/20/2012
Views: 11
The Rose Carousel at Butchart Gardens was crafted by Brass Ring Entertainment of Sun Valley, California. The three rows of menagerie includes thirty animals ranging from bears, to horses, to ostriches, to zebras and mirrors the world from which The Gardens draws its visitors. The designs were handpicked by Robin Clarke, The Gardens' owner and great granddaughter of Jennie Butchart, in consultation with an artist from North Carolina. The carvings were done by some of the few remaining carvers of carousel art. Each animal is carved from basswood and took many months to complete. There are also two chariots able to accommodate disabled persons. The carousel opened in 2009.
The Rose Carousel is housed within the 700 sq m (7,534 sq ft) Children’s Pavilion, which has a dome with a 23m (75 ft) clear span, a full-fronted glass façade and a roof planted with native plant species. The pavilion also has an event room for such things as children’s birthday parties.
Carousel Location: Other
Is the Carousel operational?: Yes
Does the Music work?: Unknown
Cost to ride:
$2 or 11 rides for $20
Hours of Operation:
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Visit Instructions:
Please include a photo of your self at the location or a picture of your favorite animal on that carousel.
If you are lucky enough to take a ride on your visit, tell us what animal you rode.