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Why are Butchart Gardens a national historic site of Canada?
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The Butchart Gardens have been designated a national historic site of Canada because of their historical and cultural significance as a world-class garden destination. Begun in 1904 by the wife of a prominent cement manufacturer in Brentwood Bay, the site is recognized for its extensive grounds, which include Japanese and Italian gardens, as well as the preservation of the original Butchart residence.1