Gardens & Conservatories

Alluring and aromatic, tactile, textured and sometimes tasty, gardens offer the opportunity to connect with nature using all five senses. Ontario’s outdoor gardens celebrate the flora and fauna of the changing seasons while indoor conservatories and botanical greenhouses showcase rare and splendid plants from around the world. In addition, heritage gardens in Ontario are also culturally significant, representing a living legacy of by-gone eras or preserving natural Indigenous knowledge.

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Read articles about Ontario’s garden attractions, find the specific ones you’ll want to visit and get important information to know before you go.

8 Ontario Kid-Friendly Gardens

While Ontario is home to hundreds of gorgeous gardens and green spaces, here are a selection that offer engaging, kid-friendly activities and...

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Ontario’s Lavender Fields and Farms

What’s not to love about lavender? This versatile plant is aromatic, therapeutic, flavourful and pollinator-friendly. Lavender is known to soothe...

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Spring Blossoms & Flower Festivals in Ontario

If the warmer days, bursts of colour and fragrance of fresh blossoms put a bounce in your step and a smile on your face, you’re not alone. Join...

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A Photographer’s Guide to Gardens in Ontario

For gardens in Scarborough, North York Toronto and Etobicoke, read A Photographer's Guide to Gardens in the Greater Toronto Area. Keep in mind...

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A Photographer's Guide to Gardens in the Greater Toronto Area

Flex your wide-angle to macro photography skills in these twelve gorgeous GTA gardens. Keep in mind, advanced booking and special permits are...

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Specific Spots

Ready to explore Ontario's gardens and conservatories? Here are some related things to do.

Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory

Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is a tropical indoor garden where you can discover thousands of free-flying butterflies. Promoting conservation...

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South Bay Fields Lavender Farm

Wander around thousands of aromatic lavender plants, sunflowers and wildflowers at the family-owned farm located just minutes from Collingwood.

Visit site South Bay Fields Lavender Farm

Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens

Wander the tranquil grounds of this 16 hectare botanical oasis filled with thousands of vibrant blossoms, trees and beautiful walkways.

Visit site Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens

University of Guelph Arboretum

Just steps away from the University of Guelph, nature enthusiasts can learn about species of plants while admiring natural areas and wildlife...

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Whitehern Historic House & Garden

Enjoy entertainment in the charming garden of the homestead of the Gage family and visit the museum to learn about their lives.

Visit site Whitehern Historic House & Garden

Eldon House

Visit London's oldest remaining house that was once the residence of the Harris family for four generations.

Visit site Eldon House

Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse

This garden oasis just steps from the Falls features an incredible collection of species and several themed floral shows each year.

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Toronto Botanical Garden

Take a stroll through the Toronto Botanical Garden, one of Toronto's largest and most stunning parks. With 17 themed gardens featuring over 4,000...

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Last updated: February 11, 2022