In 1907, crowds of sightseers would ride the tram from Victoria to the amusement park at Gorge Park, which featured the first Japanese Garden in North America and a popular Japanese-Canadian teahouse.
Featuring Michael Abe and Dillon Takata
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Please visit the following links to learn more about...
<a href="https://www.esquimalt.ca/parks-recreation/donations/esquimalt-gorge-park">The Japanese Gardens at Esquimalt Gorge Park</a>
<a href="https://www.landscapesofinjustice.com/">Landscapes of Injustice</a>
<a href="https://www.esquimalt.ca/parks-recreation/esquimalt-gorge-park-pavilion">Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion</a>
<a href="https://www.vncs.ca/">The Victoria Nikkei Cultural Society</a>
Tea &amp; Gardens logo by <a href="https://www.sarahjimstudio.com/">Sarah Jim</a>
Tea &amp; Gardens is made possible with funding by <a href="https://www.storyhive.com/">Telus Storyhive</a>

Government House

Put the kettle on and join us as we explore Victoria BC, the City of Gardens, over a nice cup of tea.


Tea &amp; Gardens is made possible by funding from Telus Storyhive.