Allan Gardens Conservatory 19 Horticultural Avenue (south side of Carlton Street between Jarvis and Sherbourne Streets) Phone: (416) 392–7288, Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday & Holidays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wheel-chair accessible TTC accessible from College Station take Carlton Streetcar east or from Sherbourne Station take Sherbourne Bus south Limited Free parking available off Horticultural Avenue For photography permits call (416) 392–7291, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Features six greenhouses comprising over 16,000 square feet of colourful seasonal plants which supplement the permanent plant collection. Of botanical importance since 1858 the conservatory boasts the "Palm House" (1910) modeled after similar structures in the United States and England.

Bay-Adelaide Cloud Conservatory Richmond Street West (between Richmond and Temperance Streets, just west of Yonge Street) Information Line: Phone: (416) 392–1111, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (except holidays) Wheel-chair accessible TTC accessible from Queen Street Station, walk south on Yonge Street, turn right on south side of Richmond Street Features a small greenhouse in the heart of the downtown core.

Centennial Park Conservatory 151 Elmcrest Road (west off Renforth Road, just north of Rathburn Avenue) Phone: (416) 394–8543 Hours of Operation: Monday to Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Wheel-chair accessible TTC accessible Free parking available Features 12,000 square feet of interesting plant collections in three glass houses.

Civic Garden Centre in Edwards Gardens 777 Lawrence Avenue East (south west corner of Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue East) Phone: (416) 397–1340 Hours of Operation: April 1 to October 31 Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, Sunday & Holidays 12 noon–5 p.m. November 1 to March 31 Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday, Sunday & Holidays 12 noon–4 p.m. Wheel-chair accessible TTC accessible from Eglinton Station take Lawrence East Bus 54 or 54A, Free parking available Home to one of Canada's finest public gardening education facilities. The Library has over 8,000 books, the Horticultural Information Service offers free gardening information year round and the Trellis Shop has many unique gifts, books and gardening supplies for sale.

Alexander Muir Park Yonge Street (east side of Yonge Street, just south of Lawrence Avenue) Phone: (416) 392–1111 Hours of Operation: Dusk to dawn every day, year round TTC accessible from Lawrence Station, walk south on Yonge Street Free parking available Features significant horticultural displays and formal gardens for sale.

Cedar Ridge Creative Centre and Botanical Gardens 225 Confederation Drive (east off Scarborough Golf Club Road south of Lawrence Avenue East) Phone: (416)396–7406 (Parks and Recreation, East Information) Facility: (416)396–4026 Hours of Operation: Park: Dusk to dawn every day, year round Facility: Mon to Thurs 9 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Sat 9 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.–2 p.m. TTC accessible from Kennedy Station, Scarborough Town Centre Free parking available Features a series of traditional gardens with arbors and vistas.

Edwards Gardens 777 Lawrence Avenue East (south west corner of Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue East) Phone: (416) 397–8186 Hours of Operation: Dusk to dawn every day, year round TTC accessible from Eglinton Station take Lawrence East Bus 54 or 54A, Free parking available A former Estate garden featuring perennials and roses on the uplands and wildflowers, rhododendrons and an extensive rockery in the valley.

Guildwood Park Guildwood Parkway (on south side of Guildwood Parkway between Morningside Avenue and Kingston Road) Phone: (416) 392–8186 Hours of Operation: Dusk to dawn every day, year round TTC accessible from Kennedy Free parking available Features a unique collection of architectural constructs in a waterfront garden setting on Lake Ontario.

Humber Bay Promenade Park Lakeshore Boulevard West, opposite Fleeceline Road Phone: (416) 392–8186 Hours of Operation: Dusk to dawn every day, year round TTC accessible Free parking available Features a spectacular view of Toronto's skyline, a marina, boardwalk and gazebo enhances the lakeside gardens. Features a unique collection of architectural constructs in a waterfront garden setting on Lake Ontario.

James Gardens Edenbridge Drive (east off Royal York Road) Phone: (416) 392–8186 Hours of Operation: Dusk to dawn every day, year round TTC accessible Free parking available Former Estate Gardens feature spring-fed pools, seasonal displays and rare trees.

Hillside Gardens in High Park Colborne Lodge Drive (south side of Bloor Street West, west of Keele Street) Phone: (416) 392–1111 Hours of Operation: Dusk to dawn every day, year round TTC accessible from High Park Station, walk south on High Park Avenue Free parking available Formal garden in the south portion of Toronto's largest park, adjacent to Grenadier Pond and Colborne Lodge.

Rosetta McClain Gardens Kingston Road & Glen Everest Road (south side of Kingston Road, east of Birchmount Road) Phone: (416) 392–8186 Hours of Operation: Dusk to dawn every day, year round TTC accessible from Warden Station Free parking available Recognized for its accessible design the formal Gardens features a central water fountain.

Sculpture Garden King Street East & Jarvis Street (south west corner of Jarvis Street & King Street East) Phone: (416) 392–1111 Hours of Operation: Dusk to dawn every day, year round TTC accessible from King Station, King Street East Streetcar Features a unique collection of original contemporary designs and horticultural displays.

St. James Gardens King Street East & Church Street (south side of King Street East, east of Church Street) Phone: (416) 392–1111 Hours of Operation: Dusk to dawn every day, year round TTC accessible from King Station, King Street East Streetcar Features a formal garden is the heart of downtown!

Toronto Islands Accessible by the Toronto Island Ferry Service, foot of Bay Street Phone: (416) 392–8193 for Ferry Schedule and Fares Hours of Operation: Dusk to dawn every day, year round TTC accessible from Union Station, walk south to foot of Bay Street Experience the day on the Island! A series of formal gardens accentuate pathways and parks.

Toronto Islands Accessible by the Toronto Island Ferry Service, foot of Bay Street Phone: (416) 392–8193 for Ferry Schedule and Fares Hours of Operation: Dusk to dawn every day, year round TTC accessible from Union Station, walk south to foot of Bay Street Experience the day on the Island! A series of formal gardens accentuate pathways and parks.

Toronto Music Garden Queen's Quay Boulevard West (south side of Queen's Quay Boulevard West, between Spadina Avenue & Bathurst Street) Phone: (416) 392–1111 Hours of Operation: Dusk to dawn every day, year round TTC accessible from Union Station, Queen's Quay Mono-rail Toronto's newest two acre waterfront park inspired by the music of J.S. Bach. A place of beauty, rich in opportunities for contemplation, and a hub of cultural activity.

Toronto Zoo 361A Old Finch Avenue (Old Finch Avenue and Morningside Avenue) Phone: (416) 392–5900 Hours of Operation: Open year round Wheel-chair accessible TTC accessible from Kennedy Station take Morningside Bus Free parking available Admission Cost: Call (416) 392–5900 for hours and admission fee. Botanical and horticultural treasures abound the Toronto Zoo. Exhibits are geographically themed on tropical and temperate ecosystems, complete with butterflies, signing birds and playful primates!

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