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 Gardens to Visit with Kids

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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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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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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The Photographer’s Guide to Ontario’s Lavender Fields

And when lavender fields are in full bloom each summer, it’s a photographer’s paradise. The harmonious rows of deep purple, soft mauve and spring...

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Specific Spots

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

Evergreen Brick Works

Evergreen Brick Works is Toronto's premier sustainability destination. With markets featuring local produce and goods, sprawling gardens and...

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Kayanase Greenhouse and Longhouse

Ecological restoration and eco-tourism specializing in native species plants and traditional teachings.

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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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Lucy Maud Montgomery Children’s Garden of the Senses

Accessible garden that honours Canada's beloved author that encourages people to use their senses to discover the beauty of nature.

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Arthur Meighen Gardens

Admire the Ginko Tree and various perennials in the well manicured garden in front of the Stratford Festival Theatre.

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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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Royal Botanical Gardens

The Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is an ecological tribute to wondrous natural world in Ontario. Over 180,000 plants representing over 2,300...

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Bellevue Park Greenhouse

One of the many lovely parks in Sault Ste. Marie, Bellevue features a greenhouse where plants used in floral beds around the city are grown.

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