Canada’s largest city has a vast array of public gardens and floral attractions that are perfect for visitors looking to take in the natural beauty of the area. Native flowers to the Toronto area include Canadian anemone, purple coneflower, large-leaved aster, and woodland sunflower. Starry False is a wild lily-of-the-valley that flourishes in Toronto’s woodlands, and wild geranium grows in green spaces, attracting hummingbirds to the area.

FLORAL ATTRACTIONS

Don’t miss the Canadian debut of Fleurs de Villes ARTISTE - a fresh floral trail throughout the Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood from May 8 - 12, 2024. This fresh floral celebration will feature 36 installations at stops including the Anndore House Hotel, 2 Bloor East, The Colonnade, Eataly Toronto, the Hazelton Hotel, Holt Renfrew Centre, Manulife Centre, W Toronto, Yorkville Lane, Yorkville Village, Slate Asset Management / Canderel at 151 Bloor West and more. The event will highlight artworks and artists from Canada and around the globe, from painting to opera, Monet to Morriseau. Spectacular floral installations and mannequins will invite visitors to view iconic art through a new floral perspective.

Journey through art history as you follow the trail through the Manulife Centre, experience floral takes on contemporary art pieces from Gevik Gallery, Mira Godard Gallery, Heffel, and Galerie LeRoyer, and immerse yourself in an Impressionist garden at Yorkville Village.

PUBLIC GARDENS IN TORONTO

Toronto Botanical Garden is a must-see for any visitor to the city. With its 17 themed gardens spread over four acres, it's a place of serene beauty and tranquility. Visitors can enjoy the themed gardens, including a water garden, a herb garden, and a children's garden, or participate in one of the many workshops and events, like Plantapalooza, offered throughout the year. The garden is open daily and is free to enter. 

Edwards Gardens is a beautiful garden adjacent to the Toronto Botanical Garden that was once an Estate Garden. It features a variety of themed gardens, including a rose garden, a knot garden, a kitchen garden, or potager, and an arboretum. Visitors can also enjoy the rockery, ponds and bridges amongst many walking paths that wind through the garden. Urban gardening workshops and the Children’s Teaching Garden offer educational opportunities. The garden is free to enter and open daily.

Bequeathed to the Toronto Horticultural Society of Toronto by politician George Allan in 1958, the Allan Gardens Conservatory is a hidden gem in the heart of the city. The conservatory features six greenhouses, each with a different theme, including a tropical house, a cactus house, and a palm house. The conservatory is free to enter and open daily.

High Park is a massive park located in the west end of Toronto that is closed to car traffic on weekends and holidays, making it an urban oasis. The majority of the park is left in its natural state, complemented by the famous Maple Leaf Garden created for Queen Elizabeth’s 1958 visit, a hanging garden in the summer months, and a sunken garden with pools and fountains. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful scenery while walking or taking a miniature train through the park's many trails. Numerous events and festivals take place throughout the year in the amphitheatre.

Riverdale Farm is a working 19^th century farm located in the heart of Toronto with 7.5 acres of pathways and wooded areas. The farm features several beautiful gardens, including a herb garden, a wildflower/butterfly garden, and a vegetable garden. Visitors can take a tour of the farm and learn about the heritage and rare breed animals and plants that call it home.

TORONTO GARDEN CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

Avid gardeners and naturalists will want to connect with these excellent gardening organizations that frequently partner with Fleurs de Villes as judges and gardening experts. All three organizations are resident at and partners of the Toronto Botanical Garden, supporting educational programs and plantings both there and around the city.

Milne House Garden Club

Greater Toronto Bulb Society

Garden Club of Toronto