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Explore Toronto’s Gardens Featured Gardens Legend: Open year-round Washroom Heritage Gardens P P and Conservatories Name Description Address Name Description Address

With thousands of plants, flowers, shrubs Conservatory Featuring a cast-iron and glass-domed Palm House built in 1910, and open year-round, Heritage Gardens The formal gardens that surround this historical lodge display heritage bulbs, perennials, 19 Horticultural Ave. 11 Colborne Lodge Dr. and decorative trees, Toronto’s gardens and this conservatory is home to a gorgeous variety of tropical plants and seasonal displays. annuals and chrysanthemums, as well as a vegetable garden. Washroom beside Coach House. P P P P conservatories are great places for exploration and Built in 1967 as part of a Canadian Centennial Project, this conservatory is open year-round and This estate’s six acres of restored 1905 gardens features more than 300 varieties of flowers Centennial Park Conservatory Cedar Ridge Park inspiration. They enhance the city’s beauty, benefit features a permanent collection of plants from around the world as well as seasonal displays. 151 Elmcrest Rd. and vegetables including rare trees, plants and shrubs. Washroom in Spadina House. 285 Spadina Rd. the environment, improve our quality of life, attract P P P Music Garden Inspired by Bach’s 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 visitors and reflect the rich history of the city. 479 Queens Quay W. the Boreal Forest. and Gardens features hostas and a mix of perennials and annuals. 225 Confederation Dr. Over the years, horticulture – the art or practice P PCasa Loma Estate Gardens Reflective of the grandeur of this historic setting, these formal, ornamental gardens feature of growing and cultivating plants – has evolved 1 Austin Ter. P P a beautiful array of foliage, texture and form.Entrance fee required. Washroom in castle. This heritage site includes a wildflower preserve, walking trails and a variety of natural beyond aesthetics to also focus on environmental 67 Pottery Rd. P P habitats. Washroom in Todmorden Mills. Spadina House sustainability and functionality. Today, the City of This is a formal estate garden featuring perennials and roses on the uplands, and wildflowers, P P Toronto focuses on approaches to gardening that 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 André Parmentier, these spectacular gardens feature University Avenue reflect the changing needs of our environment. P P fountains, pools, monuments and a beautiful array of trees, shrubs, plants and flowers set from Richmond St. to Rosetta McClain Gardens Situated atop the , this garden features decorative raised beds, a striking fountain, Examples include drought-resistant landscaping, along the median and designed to be viewed from the flow of traffic. College St. and an outstanding view of Lake . 5 Glen Everest Rd. organic horticulture, creating food sources for P P Kew Gardens At this beach-side park, the gardens feature large oak and maple trees, beautiful annuals and St. James Park 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. pollinators and cultivating healthier and more 120 King St. E. University Avenue University Avenue resilient plants through landscape design, planting fountain and grand gazebo. P P methods and site and plant selection. Toronto Island Park 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 The gardens highlighted on this map are just a few of P P of flowering bulbs such as tulips, daffodils and allium. the many wonderful gardens, parks and green spaces Name Description Address within Toronto. Hillside Gardens 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. A scenic farm featuring a number of naturalized areas as well as traditional Victorian gardens For more information about City of Toronto gardens P P surrounding the Simpson House. Riverdale Farm has both a children’s and butterfly garden 550 Broadview Ave. The square is home to the beautifully landscaped City Hall Podium green roof, which features and conservatories visit toronto.ca/gardens. 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. P P of plants, grasses, flowers and shrubs. The Franklin Children’s 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 61 Edgehill Rd. P P spring-fed pools, streams and mature trees. High Park Children’s Garden This children’s garden is an inviting space where children and families can learn about growing (and eating) organic fruits and vegetables. It is also home to a pollinator garden designed to 1873 Bloor St. W. PGuildP Park The park is a sculptural sanctuary with beautiful gardens and links to artists and political figures 201 Pkwy. P P attract bees and butterflies. of the past. Butterfly Habitat The Franklin Children’s Garden Ashbridges Bay / This area features four butterfly gardens with various pollinator species at the front P A jewel at the base of the , 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. P P Originally a parking lot, this park incorporates elements of the neighbourhood’s history and garden Village of Yorkville Park Humber Bay Butterfly Habitat This butterfly habitat features native wildflowers, shrubs, trees, grasses, sedges and physical features that represent ’s diverse geographical landscape. 115 Cumberland St. 15 Marine Parade Dr. features known to support butterflies throughout all life cycles. P Explore 17 themed gardens within a compact four-acre site adjacent to one of the city’s most P P Toronto Botanical Gardens 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 5555 Steeles Ave. E. 777 Lawrence Ave E. with begonias, salvia, dahlia and other beautiful perennials. P P including courses, events and nature camps. The LEED Certified Building houses a truly unique garden P P 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. P P an urban wildlife garden. Washroom in community centre. Humber Arboretum Naturalized Gardens

Name Description Address Bluffer’s Park A beautiful natural area, the Bluffs were formed over thousands of years of glacial activity and erosion by the currents of . 1 Brimley Rd S. P P Spadina Quay Wetland Located beside the Music Garden, this unique, constructed wetland was designed to establish Toronto Island Park Centennial Park Conservatory Nathan Phillips Square a natural pike spawning habitat. 441 Queens Quay W. 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. connections to the East Don Trail. Colonel Samuel Smith Park One of Toronto’s 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 city’s longest ice skating 3145 Lake Shore Blvd. W. Park P P trail. Washroom in Ken Cox Community Recreation Centre. This is a 52-hectare mature woodland featuring a diverse forest with herbaceous plants and Crothers Woods Trail St. James Park - Photo: Jhoan Torres Guild Park Edwards Gardens - Photo: Jhoan Torres Village of Yorkville Park tree species that are rare to Toronto.

Rosetta Rosetta McClain Gardens East Point Park / Bird Flyway One of Toronto’s 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. P big bluestem grass. Don Valley Brick Works Park 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. P P Mount Pleasant Cemetery The arboretum at Mount Pleasant Cemetery is home to Toronto’s largest and most diverse Arboretum 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 Bluffer’s Park - Photo: Mark Bodkin Photo: Michelle Threndyle Photo: Exploring Toronto Explore Toronto’s Gardens and Conservatories Gardens

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