Public gardens and flower experiences

Ontario is home to an extraordinary variety of garden, floral and horticultural experiences. These include manicured botanical gardens, educational arboretums, historic conservatories, flower fields and hobby vegetable, herb and pollinator gardens.

Public gardens, heritage gardens and flower farms offer serenity, sensory delight and in some cases, the opportunity to connect with nature in urban destinations. As living expressions of culture and nature, they are also vital places for education, sustainable innovation and social connection.

Across the province, the changing seasons welcome new blooms. Spring trilliums, tulips and cherry blossoms lead to fragrant summer lavender and radiant sunflower fields of early fall. In winter, the tropical palms, orchids and cacti at Toronto’s Allan Gardens Conservatory are a welcoming escape.

Join neighbourhood garden tours or attend major floral festivals, such as the long-running Ottawa Tulip Festival. Sign up for hands-on workshops and seasonal events at world-class attractions like the Royal Botanical Gardens and the Toronto Botanical Gardens.

Enjoy the enchanting displays at the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, wander the diverse tree collections at Ottawa’s Dominion Arboretum and visit gardens that celebrate Indigenous knowledge.

Whether you’re a seasoned or novice gardener, an avid or budding photographer, or simply looking for a pop of colour to brighten your home, check out Ontario’s botanical gardens, floral festivals and pick-your-own flower fields.