2017 Garden Tourism Awards Program
Toronto, Canada . . . Tuesday, March 14, 2017 . . . Today at the North American Garden Tourism Conference, the Canadian Garden Council announced the recipients of the 2017 Canadian Garden Tourism Awards.
Dr. Richard Benfield author of Garden Tourism (2013) tells us according to his research, “Over the next 10 years, Canada will see unprecedented growth in garden visitation”.
“Our research shows that visiting the country’s spectacular gardens is something that large numbers of inbound tourists to Canada are very interested in adding to their itineraries,” said David Robinson, Vice President, Strategy & Stakeholder Relations of Destination Canada. “That the Canadian Garden Council is the North American leader on the subject of garden tourism is something about which we can build on.”
Garden Tourism Awards are presented to organizations and individuals who have distinguished themselves in the development and promotion of garden experiences as tourism attractions and motivators.
In the spirit of highlighting Canada’s most dynamic garden experiences and Garden Tourism’s limitless potential, in collaboration with the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association, sponsor of the 2017 Awards Program, the Canadian Garden Council is honoured to announce the 2017 recipients of the Canadian Garden Tourism Awards.
1. Garden of the Year
Horticulture Centre of the Pacific, BC
Sponsored by: Canadian Nursery Landscape Association
2. New Garden Experience of the Year
Landscapes of Canada Gardens, Canadian Museum of Nature, ON
Sponsored by: Canadian Nursery Landscape Association
4. Garden Destination of the Year
Okanagan Lavender & Herb Farm, BC
Sponsored by: Baxter Travel Media
5. Garden Festival of the Year:
Canada Blooms
6. Garden Exhibition of the Year
Hamilton Garden & Mum Show, ON
7. Garden Event of the Year
Peterborough Garden Show, ON
8. Destination Garden Centre of the Year
Plant Paradise Country Gardens, ON
Sponsored by: Canadian Nursery Landscape Association
9. Garden Community Destination of the Year
Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
Sponsored by: Baxter Travel Media
9. Garden Media Person of the Year
Mark Cullen, ON
Sponsored by: Enterprise Canada
10. Garden Media of the Year
Pegasus Publications, MB
Sponsored by: Enterprise Canada
11. Garden Marketing Campaign of the Year
Kingsbrae Garden Amazing Race Partnership, NB
12. Garden Person of the Year
Lucinda Flemer, NB
Sponsored by: Enterprise Canada
and
Garden Person of the Year
Judith Cabrita, NS
Sponsored by: Enterprise Canada
(in alphabetical order)
1. Chicago Botanic Garden, Chicago, Illinois
2. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia
3. Ethnobotanical Garden, Oaxaca, Mexico
4. Halifax Public Gardens, Halifax, Nova Scotia
5. Hershey Gardens, Hershey, Pennsylvania
6. Jardins de Métis / Reford Gardens, Grand-Métis, Québec
7. Las Pozas, Xilitla, Mexico
8. Longue Vue House and Gardens, New Orleans, Louisiana
9. San Diego Botanic Garden, Encinitas, California
10. Tucson Botanical Gardens, Tucson, Arizona
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Canadian Garden Council
The Canadian Garden Council is the national association for provincial and national garden organizations. Its vision is to champion the garden experience sector’s contributions to the well-being of Canadians, the sustainability of our communities and to promote the joys and benefits of gardens, landscapes and green infrastructure.
The Council manages: Garden Days www.gardendays.ca, Canada’s Garden Route http://canadasgardenroute.ca, Garden Tourism Awards and Garden Tourism Conference www.gardentourismconference.com, The Garden Promenade www.gardenpromenade.ca and more.
The Canadian Garden Council Board is comprised of members from Gardens BC, Ontario Garden Council, Associations des grands jardins du Québec, Canadian Nursery Landscape Association, Communities in Bloom and representatives from public and botanical gardens in Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland & Labrador.
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For more information (media only) please contact:
Stephen Murdoch, Enterprise Canada.
Cell: 289-241-3997 email: [email protected]
Carol Cowan, Canadian Garden Council
Tel: 416-929-1066 email: [email protected]
Milner Gardens & Woodland, Vancouver Island University, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
Milner Gardens & Woodland, Vancouver Island University, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
Domaine Joly-De Lotbinière, Sainte-Croix, Quebec
Le jardin Chinois classique Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, Vancouver, British Columbia
Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus, Truro, Nova Scotia
Le domaine Mackenzie-King, Old Chelsea, Quebec
The Gardens at Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Roger-Van den Hende Botanical Garden, Quebec, Quebec
Elsie's Vegetable Garden, Grand-Metis, Quebec
Gardens of North Bay Heritage Gardeners, North Bay, Ontario
Queen Victoria Park , Niagara Falls, Ontario
Maplelawn Garden, Ottawa, Ontario
Parc de la reine Victoria, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Jardin botanique et zoo de Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
Le Jardin A.M. (Mac) Cuddy, Strathroy, Ontario
Reford Gardens , Grand-Métis, Quebec
Government House Edwardian Gardens, Regina, Saskatchewan
Daniel A. Séguin Garden, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec
Centennial Park Conservatory, Etobicoke, Ontario
Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens and Peony Festival, Oshawa, Ontario
Jardin botanique de Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
Maison Saint-Gabriel, Musée et site historique, Montréal, Quebec
Jardin Daniel A. Séguin, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec
Place Nathan Phillips, Toronto, Ontario
Jardin botanique de l'Université Memorial, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Jardin Kingsbrae, St Andrews, New Brunswick
Commissioners Park, Ottawa, Ontario
Jardin botanique de l’Université d’Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta
Université Royal Roads et le parc Hatley, Victoria, British Columbia
Whistling Gardens Botanical Gardens, Wilsonville, Ontario
The A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario
Tangled Garden, Grand Pré, Nova Scotia
Ottawa Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, Ontario
Royal Botanical Gardens , Burlington, Ontario
Le jardin des provinces, Ottawa, Ontario
Jardins botaniques royaux, Burlington, Ontario
Toronto Botanical Garden, Toronto, Ontario
Jardin Jeanne D'Arc, Québec, Quebec
Rideau Hall, Ottawa, Ontario
1814 Treaty of Ghent Rose Garden , Ottawa, Ontario
Serre des parcs du Niagara , Niagara Falls, Ontario
Rideau Hall, Ottawa, Ontario
Calgary Zoo Botanical Garden, Calgary, Alberta
Jardin botanique Roger-Van den Hende, Québec, Quebec
Allan Gardens Conservatory, Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia
Les Jardins des Jardiniers du Patrimoine de North Bay, North Bay, Ontario
The Butchart Gardens, Brentwood Bay, British Columbia
Victoria Butterfly Gardens, Brentwood Bay, British Columbia
Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario
International Peace Garden, Boissevain, Manitoba
The Arboretum, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario
The Gardens at the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific, Victoria, British Columbia
Jardins historiques d'Annapolis Royal, Annapolis Royal , Nova Scotia
Toronto Music Garden , Toronto, Ontario
Serre du parc du Centenaire, Etobicoke, Ontario
Jardin botanique Whistling Gardens, Wilsonville, Ontario
Patterson Garden Arboretum/ Department of Plant Sciences University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Parc des Commissaires, Ottawa, Ontario
Jardin botanique de la vallée d’Oshawa et Festival des pivoines, Oshawa, Ontario
Dalhousie University Agricultural Campus, Truro, Nova Scotia
Les Jardins Butchart, Brentwood Bay, British Columbia
Conservatoire du jardin Allan, Toronto, Ontario
Ferme expérimentale centrale, Ottawa, Ontario
Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens , Annapolis Royal , Nova Scotia
Toronto Music Garden, Toronto, Ontario
Jardins édouardiens au Government House, Regina, Saskatchewan
The Arboretum, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario
Jardins de Casa Loma, Toronto, Ontario
Halifax Public Gardens, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto, Ontario
1814 Treaty of Ghent Rose Garden, Ottawa, Ontario
International Peace Garden, Boissevain, Manitoba
Royal Roads University and Hatley Park, Victoria, British Columbia
Rideau Woodland Ramble, Merrickville, Ontario
Garden of the Provinces, Ottawa, Ontario
Victoria Butterfly Gardens, Brentwood Bay, British Columbia
Les Jardins de Métis, Grand-Metis, Quebec
Parc Corktown Common, Toronto, Ontario
Corktown Common, Toronto, Ontario
Maison Saint-Gabriel, Museum & Historic Site, Montreal, Quebec
Rideau Woodland Ramble, Merrickville, Ontario
Les Jardins du Centre Horticulture du Pacifique, Victoria, British Columbia
The Gardens at Assiniboine Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba
L’Arboretum Patterson / Université de la Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Jardins publics d'Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Tangled Garden, Grand Pré, Nova Scotia
University of Alberta Botanic Garden, Edmonton, Alberta
Le jardin de Maplelawn, Ottawa, Ontario
Casa Loma Gardens , Toronto, Ontario
UBC Botanical Garden, Vancouver, British Columbia
Kingsbrae Garden , St Andrews, New Brunswick
Domaine Joly-De Lotbiniere, Sainte-Croix, Quebec
Joan of Arc Garden, Québec, Quebec
Jardin botanique de la Commission des parcs du Niagara, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Niagara Parks Floral Showhouse , Niagara Falls, Ontario
The Mackenzie King Estate, Old Chelsea, Quebec
Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Larry Hodgson
Canada's Garden Route Spokesperson
Author of "A Garden Lover's Guide to Canada"
Bring the Kids!
Summer’s here and Canada’s public gardens are at their best. You know you want to visit them yourself – who wouldn’t want to stroll through a beautiful park filled with flowers – but maybe you feel you’re so tied up with your children or grandchildren you just can’t get away. Well, there’s an easy solution to that: bring them along!
