Explore Torontos Gardens and Conservatories

Explore Torontos Gardens Featured Gardens Legend:

and Conservatories Name
With thousands of plants, flowers, shrubs Allan Gardens Conservatory
and decorative trees, Torontos gardens and
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conservatories are great places for exploration and Centennial Park Conservatory
inspiration. They enhance the citys beauty, benefit
the environment, improve our quality of life, attract P P
visitors and reflect the rich history of the city. Music Garden
Over the years, horticulture the art or practice PP
Casa Loma Estate Gardens
of growing and cultivating plants has evolved
beyond aesthetics to also focus on environmental PP
sustainability and functionality. Today, the City of Edwards Gardens
Toronto focuses on approaches to gardening that
reflect the changing needs of our environment. P P
Rosetta McClain Gardens
Examples include drought-resistant landscaping,
organic horticulture, creating food sources for P P
St. James Park
pollinators and cultivating healthier and more
resilient plants through landscape design, planting
methods and site and plant selection. Toronto Island Park
The gardens highlighted on this map are just a few of P P
the many wonderful gardens, parks and green spaces
within Toronto. High Park Hillside Gardens
For more information about City of Toronto gardens P P
Nathan Phillips Square
and conservatories visit toronto.ca/gardens.
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James Gardens
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Guild Park
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Corktown Common
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Village of Yorkville Park
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Toronto Botanical Gardens
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Washroom Heritage Gardens
Description Address Name Description Address
Featuring a cast-iron and glass-domed Palm House built in 1910, and open year-round, Colborne Lodge Heritage Gardens The formal gardens that surround this historical lodge display heritage bulbs, perennials,
this conservatory is home to a gorgeous variety of tropical plants and seasonal displays. 19 Horticultural Ave. annuals and chrysanthemums, as well as a vegetable garden. Washroom beside Coach House. 11 Colborne Lodge Dr.
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Built in 1967 as part of a Canadian Centennial Project, this conservatory is open year-round and Spadina House This estates six acres of restored 1905 gardens features more than 300 varieties of flowers
151 Elmcrest Rd. 285 Spadina Rd. Cedar Ridge Park
features a permanent collection of plants from around the world as well as seasonal displays. and vegetables including rare trees, plants and shrubs. Washroom in Spadina House.
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Inspired by Bachs First Suite, this garden features beautiful ornamentals and an ode to Cedar Ridge Creative Centre This area boasts beautifully landscaped gardens that surround a historical mansion and
479 Queens Quay W.
the Boreal Forest. and Gardens features hostas and a mix of perennials and annuals. 225 Confederation Dr.
Reflective of the grandeur of this historic setting, these formal, ornamental gardens feature
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a beautiful array of foliage, texture and form. Entrance fee required. Washroom in castle. Todmorden Mills This heritage site includes a wildflower preserve, walking trails and a variety of natural
habitats. Washroom in Todmorden Mills. 67 Pottery Rd. Kew Gardens Spadina House
This is a formal estate garden featuring perennials and roses on the uplands, and wildflowers, P P
rhododendrons and a rockery in the valley. It is also home to the Toronto Botanical Gardens. 755 Lawrence Ave. E. University Avenue Designed by landscape architect Andr Parmentier, these spectacular gardens feature University Avenue
fountains, pools, monuments and a beautiful array of trees, shrubs, plants and flowers set from Richmond St. to
Situated atop the Scarborough Bluffs, this garden features decorative raised beds, a striking fountain,
5 Glen Everest Rd. along the median and designed to be viewed from the flow of traffic. College St.
and an outstanding view of Lake Ontario.
Kew Gardens At this beach-side park, the gardens feature large oak and maple trees, beautiful annuals and
Located next to St. James Cathedral, these Victorian-inspired formal gardens feature a central perennials, pollinator habitat, rain gardens for drought tolerant plants and shrubs. 2075 Queen St. E.
120 King St. E. University Avenue University Avenue
fountain and grand gazebo. P P
A mix of annual and perennial beds, the Avenue of the Islands provides for a formal yet inviting
garden setting. There are several naturalized areas as well. In the spring, you will find thousands 9 Queens Quay W.
Family Gardens
of flowering bulbs such as tulips, daffodils and allium.
Name Description Address
Formal and wild, this extensive collection of gardens lies in the centre of the park and features
a dynamic blend of cultivated and more natural plantings. 1873 Bloor St. W. Riverdale Farm A scenic farm featuring a number of naturalized areas as well as traditional Victorian gardens
surrounding the Simpson House. Riverdale Farm has both a childrens and butterfly garden 550 Broadview Ave.
The square is home to the beautifully landscaped City Hall Podium green roof, which features P P
near the duck pond.
an array of plant species and the new Peace Garden, an oasis featuring a diverse collection 100 Queen St. W.
of plants, grasses, flowers and shrubs. The Franklin Childrens Garden This is an interactive garden for kids and families within Toronto Island Park where children
can learn about plants and the environment. Centre Island
This is a former estate known for its flower gardens, terraced stone pathways, sparkling P P
61 Edgehill Rd. High Park Childrens Garden This childrens garden is an inviting space where children and families can learn about growing
spring-fed pools, streams and mature trees.
(and eating) organic fruits and vegetables. It is also home to a pollinator garden designed to 1873 Bloor St. W.
The park is a sculptural sanctuary with beautiful gardens and links to artists and political figures P P
201 Guildwood Pkwy. attract bees and butterflies. Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat The Franklin Childrens Garden
of the past.
This area features four butterfly gardens with various pollinator species at the front
A jewel at the base of the Don Valley Parkway, this park features a lush landscape maintained Bayview Ave. and of Woodbine Bathing Station and has been registered as a Monarch Way Station by 1561 Lake Shore Blvd. E.
using organic horticulture methods. Mill St. P P
Monarch Watch.
Originally a parking lot, this park incorporates elements of the neighbourhoods history and garden Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat This butterfly habitat features native wildflowers, shrubs, trees, grasses, sedges and physical
features that represent Canadas diverse geographical landscape. 115 Cumberland St. 15 Marine Parade Dr.
features known to support butterflies throughout all life cycles.
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Explore 17 themed gardens within a compact four-acre site adjacent to one of the citys most Milliken District Park Known for its picturesque scenery, this park includes a pond, nature trails and floral gardens
beautiful parks, Edwards Gardens. Indoor and outdoor learning experiences are available for all ages with begonias, salvia, dahlia and other beautiful perennials. 5555 Steeles Ave. E.
777 Lawrence Ave E.
including courses, events and nature camps. The LEED Certified Building houses a truly unique garden PP
shop and an extensive horticultural library.Washrooms located inside the building. Humber Arboretum A peaceful and inspirational setting, the Humber Arboretum features masses of roses, unique
featuring masses of roses, unique displays of annuals and perennials, a tranquility garden and 205 Humber College Blvd.
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Naturalized Gardens
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Bluffers Park
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Spadina Quay Wetland
Toronto Island Park Centennial Park Conservatory Casa Loma Nathan Phillips Square
Milne Hollow
Photo: Michelle Threndyle | Rosetta McClain Gardens
Description Address
A beautiful natural area, the Bluffs were formed over thousands of years of glacial activity
and erosion by the currents of Lake Ontario. 1 Brimley Rd S.
Located beside the Music Garden, this unique, constructed wetland was designed to establish
441 Queens Quay W.
a natural pike spawning habitat.
This is a former mill site that has been restored and features meadow habitat, forested
Lawrence Ave. E. and
areas, a variety of native plants and a pond with a lookout. It is also a bird flyway site with

the Don Valley Pkwy.

St. James Park - Photo: Jhoan Torres
Colonel Samuel Smith Park
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Crothers Woods
Guild Park Edwards Gardens - Photo: Jhoan Torres Village of Yorkville Park
East Point Park / Bird Flyway
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Don Valley Brick Works Park
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Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Arboretum
connections to the East Don Trail.
One of Torontos most popular birding destinations and home to a variety of plants, trees,
birds and other wildlife. This park features a network of paths and the citys longest ice skating 3145 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Don Valley Brick Works Park
trail. Washroom in Ken Cox Community Recreation Centre.
This is a 52-hectare mature woodland featuring a diverse forest with herbaceous plants and
tree species that are rare to Toronto. Crothers Woods Trail
One of Torontos premier birding destinations, this naturalized area features plants such as
red osier dogwood, blue wood aster/heart-leaved aster, goldenrod, evening primrose and 201 Copperfield Rd.
This former quarry has been transformed into a flagship restoration site and natural
environment park featuring a variety of native plant, tree and wetland species. 550 Bayview Ave.
The arboretum at Mount Pleasant Cemetery is home to Torontos largest and most diverse
collection of tree and shrub species privately maintained in the GTA. 375 Mount Pleasant Rd.

James Gardens - Photo: Jhoan Torres Corktown Common Allan Gardens High Park Hillside Gardens Bluffers Park - Photo: Mark Bodkin
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