Milner Gardens & Woodland is 28 hectares of unspoiled natural beauty perched on the edge of an oceanside bluff overlooking the Strait of Georgia and one of best attractions in the Parksville/Qualicum Beach area
Donated to VIU 25 years ago, the property is home to a range of educational activities, community events and research projects.
From programs that connect children to nature, to the magic of Christmas in the garden, to studying the effects of climate change on local plants, Vancouver Island University's (VIU's) Milner Gardens & Woodland has been inspiring, delighting and educating students and community members of all ages for two decades.
Donated to VIU in 1996 thanks to Veronica Milner and an anonymous donor, the University opened the gardens and surrounding woodland to the public in May 2001. The property has since blossomed into a hub of community engagement and lifelong learning.
