One of the Ten Best Public Gardens in Canada, Canadian Geographic Travel
One of the Seven Wonders of Oceanside (Parksville/Qualicum Beach)
Upcoming events and specials:
Music for Sunset with the Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra
Welcome
Welcome to Milner Gardens & Woodland...a seaside garden in Qualicum Beach on the east coast of Vancouver Island, BC and one of best attractions in Qualicum Beach/Parksville.
Experience the magic of 28 hectares (70 acres)
of unspoiled natural beauty perched
on the edge of an oceanside bluff
overlooking the Strait of Georgia.
Stroll the winding pathways
and magical surroundings of an
ancient coastal Douglas fir forest.
Find peace and tranquility as you
meander 4 hectares (10 acres) of woodland gardens
lined with rhododendron, cyclamen
and trilliums.
Enjoy a traditional English tea service
while you contemplate the history of
the house where the Queen once stayed.
Veronica’s dream
This setting is like no other. Visited by Queen Elizabeth, Prince Phillip, Prince Charles and Princess Diana, the 60 acres of woodland, ten acres of garden surrounding a heritage house was the dream of one woman, Veronica Milner.
Veronica gathered plants from the temperate zones of the world, including a significant collection of Rhododendrons. It was her vision that created this incredible combination of garden and old growth forest.
Vancouver Island University
In 1996, Vancouver Island University (formerly Malaspina University-College) was gifted 42 acres, followed by a further gift of 28 acres in 1999. Milner Gardens & Woodland is supported by the Milner Gardens & Woodland Society and Vancouver Island University.
Come and stay awhile
Come and visit this special place. Walk the gardens and interpretive woodland trails, breathe the fresh ocean air, find a quiet resting spot and stay a while. Please see our list of open hours and days.
Tea is served
Afternoon tea service is held in historic Milner House from 1 to 4 pm, or you can visit the gift shop, have some refreshments or buy a special plant from the nursery.
Special occasions
Choose Milner Gardens & Woodland for that special wedding, gathering or meeting.
