Butchart Gardens cancels fireworks as province declares wildfire emergency

Due to the provincial state of emergency, The Butchart Gardens is cancelling its weekend fireworks show.
The show slated for Aug. 15 is cancelled, a performance by The Temps continues, starting at 7:30 p.m. While yearlong passes are normally not valid on fireworks days, they will be honoured Saturday.Traditionally, the Central Saanich tourist destination runs its displays with strict on-site support and coverage by local firefighters. Butchart last cancelled fireworks during the 2023 provincial