Edwards Gardens (Toronto Botanical Garden)
The beautiful Toronto Botancal Garden is free to visit and boasts a wide range of natural and manicured gardens
Edwards Gardens, home to the Toronto Botanical Garden features a stunning collection of themed gardens and is open year round from dawn to dusk. This former estate garden owned by wealthy businessman Rupert Edwards was sold to the City of Toronto to be preserved as a park and first opened to the public in 1956. Consider it a bonus that there is no admission charge to see these lovely gardens.
Located on a ravine North of Downtown Toronto, Edwards Gardens features perennial and rose gardens in the upper area and rhododendrons, wildflowers and a rockery in the valley portion. The natural and manicured backdrops provided by the Gardens make it a very popular location for wedding photography.
You can enjoy a leisurely walk along the pathway leading out of the park that follows the ravine south into Wilket Creek Park, Serena Gundy Park and Ernest Thompson Seton Park. This path also passes by the Ontario Science Centre, so you may want to consider a visit to that attraction while in the area.
It is easy to get to these beautiful gardens by public transit.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoEdwards Gardens Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Address: 755 Lawrence Ave E, North York, ON M3C 1P2, Canada
Phone: (416) 392-8188
Official Website: Edwards Gardens
Edwards Gardens Reviews
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out of 5 My boss, actually my wife, proposed me this morning to go to the garden together at least three hours before two o’clock because we were supposed to have some shower and lightning after that time. And she asked me to finish my morning walk earlier than usual. Yes, ma’am! I replied humbly.
It was my first time to be here, Edward’s Garden, while my wife has been visiting this beautiful place from long time ago. We agreed to visit here at least once in each season.
Peter Shin - a week ago
Beautiful hiking spot in the middle of the city. Makes you feel away from the city. Spring and fall are the best times to visit to see the maximum beauty of the flora and fauna.
The trails along the river a quite scenic and peaceful. Lots of space to have a picnic and for kids to play around the river bank.
Keep an eye out for some really unique big trees which huge branches.
For Botany enthusiasts, the Botanical garden is right near the entrance.
Ample of parking space at $4 per hour or $8 for maximum.
Mohit Pradhan - 3 months ago
An amazing garden within the heart of the city with plenty of parking. There are so many varieties of plants and flowers to see. The garden is very well maintained and washroom is very clear as well. The garden cafe is good to have snacks or ice cream. I would highly recommend this place to get some relaxation. Free entry to the park by the way. Parking fee is required.
Ahmed Nasim - a month ago
Went here with the family as the grandkids love nature. It was very nice. It was paid parking $4 per hour which was okay. We stayed for 2 hours. I took a lot of pictures and we sat outside at the cafe for a snack. It was very clean and day was beautiful. The grandkids loved going in the little cafe and buying snacks.
PamB - 2 months ago
Beautifully maintained park and floral displays! Nice beginner level trails. Very educational and most of plants and trees are labeled. Several bridges over a beautiful creek.
C. Franco Zambrano - 3 weeks ago
Directions
TTC Subway Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
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Yonge-University-Spadina | Eglinton Station | 1 Minute |
How to get to Edwards Gardens by TTC Subway
Take the #54, #54A, or 54B Lawrence East or the #51 Leslie to Steeles bus eastbound from Eglington Station on the Yonge-University-Spadina line.
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