Spectacular Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens is home to plenty of native plants, wildflowers and birds. It features one of the largest collections of rhododendrons in Western Canada, with over 3000 plantings.
Rhododendrons are among British Columbia's favourite shrubs, which are so attractive all year round.
Walking and frolicking through the garden is delightful, especially from March to the end of June, when the rhododendrons are in full bloom.
Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens is one of the world's finest informal show gardens. It is adorned with groves, ponds and trails that are maintained with a coating of shredded bark.
With 24 acres (9.7 hectares) area, Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens is located north of Courtenay, Comox Valley, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.
Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens hosts two annual art shows every year; Art & Bloom Festival on Victoria Day and the annual Artisans' Festival On Labour Day.
Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens has various Christmas programs during December.
The gardens are also a desired place for a wedding.
From Nanaimo:
Getting to Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens from Nanaimo is via BC-19 N. It is 125 km (77.6 miles) and takes about an hour and a half.
Take Third St to BC-19 N for 3.3 km (2 miles). Follow BC-19 N to Comox Valley Pkwy N in Comox-Strathcona A. Take exit 117 from BC-19 N and drive 99.1 km (61.5 miles). Continue on Comox Valley Pkwy N. Take BC-19A N to Whitaker Rd in Comox-Strathcona B, and after 22.7 km (14.1 miles), you will reach Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens.
From Victoria:
The fastest route from Victoria to Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens is Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N and BC-19 N. It is 235 km (146 miles) and takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Take Government St to Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N for 1.2 km (0.7 miles). Follow Trans-Canada Hwy/BC-1 N and BC-19 N to Comox Valley Pkwy N in Comox-Strathcona A. Take exit 117 from BC-19 N and drive 211 km (131.1 miles). Continue on Comox Valley Pkwy N. Take BC-19A N to Whitaker Rd in Comox-Strathcona B, and after 22.7 km (14.1 miles), you will reach Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens.
There is no designated hiking trail to reach Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens.
Bryan Zimmerman is the one who developed Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens with so much passion for sharing the beauties with others.
Comox Valley locals are familiar with Bryan's Santa's Barn and Christmas Tree Farm during the winter months.
He created Woodland Gardens inspired by the study of interesting topography and unique layout.
He laid over a mile of bark mulch paths meandering through the woods, using his back and wheelbarrow every day.
Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens can provide pleasant times for any visitor. The garden hosts annual art shows and holds various Christmas programs throughout December.
Walking among the collection of varieties of rhododendron can be a memorable experience.