The Toronto Botanical Garden has been displaying a diverse variety of tropical plants from around the world for more than 100 years. Visitors can tour through 12 themed gardens in varying climates covering four acres. Expert gardeners are on hand to offer tips and give demonstrations. Special areas are set aside for visitor participation with courses that include hands-on learning. Programs, garden tours, nature day camps, and field trips are offered to all age groups.
Toronto Botanical Garden
777 Lawrence Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario M3C 1P2
416-397-1340
torontobotanicalgarden.ca
The Centennial Park Conservatory, spread over 12,000 square feet, offers permanent and seasonal displays in three separate glass houses. Two buildings house tropical displays featuring exotic fruit trees such as guava, orange, and lemon. There are countless ferns, palms, goldfish ponds and bromeliad displays. An arid house is filled with cacti, succulents, and yuccas. One house changes display eight times a year, and offers a pointsettia festival during the Christmas season.
Centennial Park Conservatory
151 Elmcrest Rd,
Toronto, ON, M9C 3S2
416-394-8543
toronto.ca
The Cloud Gardens Conservatory in the heart of downtown Toronto provides a relaxing escape from the bustle of city life. The interior's hillside landscape design provides viewing opportunities of a lush, tropical environment consisting of tree ferns, palms, and other exotic plants. A five-story waterfall pours 1,800 gallons of water per minute to enhance an elevated tropical ambiance. Location is near hotels, transit, and other tourism destinations like the Hockey Hall of Fame and Museum.
Cloud Gardens Conservatory
Richmond St W
Toronto ON CAN
416-392-7288
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