Centennial Park Conservatory
151 Elmcrest Road
(416) 394-8543
Hours of operation: 10 am - 5 pm, 365 days/year
Free admission, Wheel chair accessible
The Centennial Park Conservatory has an area of over 12,000 square feet. With a tropical house, an arid house and a show house it offers a variety of interesting plant collections and exciting seasonal displays. This tropical paradise is a great place to relax and refresh your spirit.
How to get there:
West of Renforth Avenue and north of Rathburn Road. Accessible by public transit from the Royal York subway station, take the 48 Rathburn bus west to Elmcrest Rd. Free parking located north of the conservatory.
History
Centennial Park Conservatory is set in one of Toronto's largest parks. The history and development of the gardens began with a Federal Government program of centennial projects to celebrate Canada's 100th birthday.
Permanent Collection
Centennial Park Conservatory has three greenhouses with an area of 12,000 square feet. Among its highlights is a varied permanent collection of plants from around the world. Visitors can enjoy tropical plants that bloom year-round, unusual fruit trees like sour sop and papaya, and a great collection of cacti.
Flower Shows
The permanent plant collection is supplemented with colourful flowers reflecting the seasons throughout the year. The five seasonal flower shows include: Spring, Easter, Summer, Fall and Christmas.
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