Allan Gardens
The Allan Gardens and Conservatory features plants from around the world and admission is always free
Allan Gardens, one of the oldest parks in Toronto, first opened all the way back in 1858. The park is named after former Toronto mayor George William Allan who donated the land. Admission to the park is always free.
Allan Gardens features a conservatory and six greenhouses with an area of over 16000 square feet that showcase rare varieties of beautiful tropical plants from around the world. Featured in the centre is the domed 'Palm House' conservatory constructed in 1910. In the Palm House bamboo and banana trees tower above you.
The gardens feature special seasonal displays including an Easter Show, a Fall Show and, highlighting the year, the Christmas Show when the conservatory gets decorated and filled with flowering plants and 40 plus varieties of poinsettias.
The park grounds are populated with a variety of mature trees including sugar maples, red oak, black cherry and American beech. Most of the trees are 100 plus years old. If you love plants and flowers you shouldn't miss this beautiful oasis in the heart of the city.
Access to the park is easy via public transit. For detailed information about the park see their official website linked to below.
Facts For Your Visit
Official Website: Allan Gardens
Fee: NoClosed Now
Regular Hours:
Hours may be subject to change. Please verify on the official website.
- Monday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Tuesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Wednesday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Category: Parks
Address:
19 Horticultural Avenue
Toronto, ON M5A 2P2
Canada
Phone: +1 416-392-7288
Reviews
Vincent L. Nov-18-2022
These gardens consist of an indoor conservatory and outdoor park space which serve as a welcome respite and recreational resource in the heart of what could... Read More
These gardens consist of an indoor conservatory and outdoor park space which serve as a welcome respite and recreational resource in the heart of what could...Aisha F. Jun-19-2022
Laureen Y. Nov-19-2022
We decided to go visit this garden since it was free. We parked in the street parking. We saw a family tried entering through the Childrens Conservatory and... Read More
We decided to go visit this garden since it was free. We parked in the street parking. We saw a family tried entering through the Childrens Conservatory and...Accommodations near Allan Gardens:
Directions
| TTC Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bloor-Danforth Line | Sherbourne Station | 1 MInute |
| Yonge-University-Spadina Line | Queen's Pk or College Station | 1 MInute |
How to get to Allan Gardens by TTC Subway
From Sherbourne Station on the Bloor-Danforth Line take the #75 Sherbourne bus south to Sherbourne at Gerrard Street East. A path into the gardens starts at the northwest corner of the intersection.
From Queens Park or College Station on the Yonge-University-Spadina Line take the #506 Main Street Station streetcar east to Carleton Street at Jarvis Street. The gardens are just south on Jarvis. You can also skip the streetcar and walk to the garden from College Station in about 8 minutes.
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