Japanese Garden at Royal Roads

The Japanese Garden at Royal Roads is tucked away on the grounds of Royal Roads University near the historic Hatley Castle. Originally designed in the early 20th century as part of the estate’s formal gardens, it reflects traditional Japanese landscaping with carefully placed stonework, water features, and winding paths. The garden offers a quiet setting with layered gardens, small bridges, and reflecting ponds that create a calm, balanced environment. Each season brings different colors and textures, adding variety to your visits. It sits close to both the Italian Garden and the Rose Garden, making it easy to visit all three in a single trip. Well maintained paths and nearby parking make it a straightforward stop within the larger Royal Roads grounds. (Colwood, British Columbia, Canada)