This botanical jewel, set in one of Toronto’s oldest parks, is comprised of six greenhouses covering 16,000 sq. ft. of beautiful plants from around the world. The permanent botanical collection of exotic plants is supplemented throughout the year with colourful, award-winning flower shows in Spring, Easter, Summer, Fall and at Christmas. The centrepiece of Allan Gardens is an historic, cast-iron and glass dome known as ‘The Palm House’. Originally built in 1910, the conservatory is in the middle of Allan Gardens, the five-acre parcel of land donated in 1858 to the City of Toronto by George William Allan, a prominent local politician and cultural leader.
19 Horticultural Avenue, Toronto, M5A 2P2
Children Friendly Garden
No Admission Fee
Parking on Site
Accessible by Public Transit
Wheelchair Accessible
Docent Guided Tours
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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!
