4.5Botanical Gardens(1.132 reviews) - Favorite parts of our trip Gardens
We really loved exploring these gardens. We spent a few hours walking around and then had a little picnic on the grounds. It was beautiful and calming. There were no crowds when we went mid august and we really loved our time spent here! Beautifully kept gardens. See more..
4.5Royal Botanical Gardens(870 reviews) - Great displays, happy to see bees in full action. Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Gardens
Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is the largest botanical garden in Canada, a National Historic Site, and registered charitable organization with a mandate to bring together people, plants and nature. Royal Botanical Gardens is located at the western tip of Lake Ontario. Four distinct formal gardens are contained with 1100 hectares of nature reserve, nestled into the slopes of the Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Reserve. The ever changing seasons, blooms, and natural phenomenon make each visit a new experience. Explore and enjoy the many historical plant collections, the Mediterranean Greenhouse, 27 km of nature trails and special events such as art and music in the gardens, blooms festivals and more.See more..
Garden enthusiasts will enjoy a stroll through this manicured landscape.See more..
4.5Parkwood National Historic Site(415 reviews) - Highly recommended Sunday: 10:30 AM - 5:00 AM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Gardens
An Autobaron's home of innovation and inspiration, and one of Canada's last grand estates. Immerse yourself in the era and lavish lifestyle of R. S. McLaughlin - founder of GM Canada. Beautifully preserved and so evocative of the jazz age & big band styles in automobiles, fashions, sporting life and garden parties. Get up close and personal with extensive access to historic spaces and fascinating stories of achievement and a life well-lived. Learn about the daily life of the large domestic staff that made this grand estate possible, and take a wander through the staff quarters to get a glimpse into the life of service.See more..
For over 60 years visitors have come to Discover Paradise at this lush oasis, just a short walk from the Niagara Falls. Collections of orchids, succulents and other tropical plant species are on display throughout the year, along with floral shows that reflect the changing seasons. Flying throughout the greenery are colourful tropical birds that may sing for your entertainment!See more..
4.5Dieppe Gardens(238 reviews) - Great views of Detroit from Canada Gardens
We visited in the night and enoyed the night time views. Easy to park and plenty to enjoy. The night time views are just breath taking. The place has lots of seating. Next time plan is to go during the day.See more..
4.5Shakespearean Gardens(184 reviews) - Another world Spent 1-2 hours Parks • Gardens
In the heart of Stratford, is this green space. A beautiful relaxing walk along the river amongst trees and flowers. The only negative, is the amount of garbage along the shore and by the park benches. I really don’t understand why anyone would throw their trash into this area. There were tires in the river and I have no idea how they would even get there. Other than that, it is a beautiful place to spend an hour or so.See more..
One of my wife Shannon & mine favorite places. On a beautiful day this place is paradise to walk though, if you are looking for somewhere beautiful to look at while you are on a walk this is the place. One of Oakville’s finest treasures See more..
I frequent the conservatory on a fairly regular basis and I leave happy, peaceful and relaxed every time. I love going during the different seasons especially winter as Thunder Bay is well known for them (burrrr!). I go with friends or by myself, I've had picnics there and have made some wonderful memories. I'm always excited to go back!See more..
We went there for a visit yesterday, and found the place very nice. The garden is pretty big with some sculptures on the ground. The house of Lawren Harris (of the Group of Seven fame) is nice. I wish they put some descriptions on the sculptures. I think that will make the visit more enjoyable. We also could not get into the Tea Room for lunch because we did not have a reservation.See more..
4.5Coventry Gardens(87 reviews) - Great place to picnic, watch the fountain and the Detroit Princess sailing by Parks • Gardens
Short walk to the fountain from the parking lot, parking lot gets full on weekends, so be prepared to park at the overflow lot two blocks south. While physically separated from the riverfront, it is still worth visiting. The fountain provides amazing waterworks as well.See more..
4.5Elberta Farms Country Market(73 reviews) - BEST APPLE CIDER EVER! Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Farms • Gardens • Farmers Markets
Our family run farm market is committed to providing the community with Local Farm Fresh Ontario Produce.See more..
4.5Little Lake Park(71 reviews) - Nice park to spend the day Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks • Gardens
Nice park; lots of trees; big beach area; beach volleyball nets. basketball net. washrooms in a building not an outhouse; skatepark and swing set. the water is clear but the ground in the water is a little muddy; just have to watch your step in certain areas. i would recommend to anyone including families to spend a day there. lots of room to picnic. I don't know if BBQ is allowed as we were not going there to do that.See more..
After breakfast at The White Apron, we made our way to Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens for a short visit. Only 1 car was in the free parking lot at 8:55AM and we parked beside it as it was in the coveted shaded area (right side). This lovely park has mature shady trees, a paved bike path, meandering walkways, park benches, picnic tables, a dome roof metal gazebo and different feature gardens like a waterfall garden and a peony garden (already past blooming season; best seen in June). The Oshawa Creek runs through it so visitors have to walk/cycle over the picturesque Rotary bridge to get to the other side. There is no connecting bridge on the north side of the park so one has to retrace one's steps back to the Rotary bridge to return to the parking lot. No washrooms on site. We only stayed here for 20 mins but in that short time we agreed we found a gem.See more..
Eastern Ontario's premier grower and producer of organic lavender products. Stroll the labyrinth and four acres of landscaped lavender fields and gardens. Browse the lavender gift shop with handcrafted lavender products. Enjoy lunch on the outdoor terrace, reservations required. Special events hosted in July.See more..
4.5McCrae House(51 reviews) - Well done museum & memorial Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Gardens • History Museums
McCrae House is the birthplace of John McCrae (1872-1918), doctor, soldier and author of “In Flanders Fields.”See more..
Seasonal Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens. Open May thru October. Explore 20 acres of colour, unique design and countless rare plants at our National Award winning botanical gardens. Streams, ponds, cascades, as well as cottage garden strolls, magnificent formal gardens and European influenced architecture all await you. The Conifer collection features 2,000 different specimens and is the largest public collection in the world. Our peony collection features some 1,300 different varieties and is considered to be the largest public collection in North America! Wheelchair accessible, walking paths, shop for rare and unusual plants or participate in our group garden tours, horticulture or creative workshops. Cameras, and picnic lunch’s welcome! Visit our website for seasonal hours and admission rates.See more..
4.5Heritage Park(49 reviews) - Great waterfront park on Barrie! Marinas • Parks • Gardens
We went to the Dragon Boat races at Heritage Park in August, and were very impressed with the overall park. There were walkways over quaint little bridges, ponds intermingled amongst the greenery with ducks swimming, and clean change houses and washrooms along the beach. Parking was a bit awkward but we managed to find a spot near one of the fabulous eateries with outside patios! Would definitely go back just to spend a quiet afternoon watching the boats, etc. See more..
If you want to see a one of Canada’s largest collections of rhododendrons and azaleas you must visit this Gardens along the lake in Pork Credit in Mississauga . When we visited in June we were lucky to also see the peonies and roses in bloom. My husband was also delighted to see a large flock of swans swimming in the lake inside the gardens.See more..
4.5Plant Paradise Country Gardens(33 reviews) - A great place to stretch your legs with lots to see Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Gardens
We stopped here on a whim, and enjoyed a wonderful amble around the gardens. The gardens are fabulously planned, to ensure that no matter what time of their open season you visit, there will always be something in bloom. There was a great variety of plants stretched all along the grounds, so there was always something to see. I believe the grounds stretched for around 26 acres, and were open for you to walk around. However, due to damp ground conditions and a lot of bugs, we stuck to the open areas rather than trudging through the woods. The owners boast that they are completely organic, and prove that the same can be done at home. I was also impressed that the shop area was powered by a solar panel. A very pretty place.See more..
4.0Centennial Park(33 reviews) - Great Walking Paths Parks • Gardens • Playgrounds
This is a beautiful park along the water, with plenty of walking paths, and places to sit. Excellent views, and very clean.See more..
This is a nice place to visit to see the history of Ajax and the people that served in the war. Very well kept. Nice walking paths.See more..
5.0Garden Path Homemade Soap(28 reviews) - A sanctuary in the country Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops • Gardens
Garden Path Homemade Soap creates a wide variety of natural products on site. Our bath, body & cleaning products are available throughout the year in our boutique, in select retail locations & online. Many of the herbs and flowers used in our products are grown in the gardens of our five-acre property. Visitors have the opportunity to take numerous photographs of the lavender labyrinth, the ponds, the gardens or the monarch butterflies that we raise every summer. In addition, we offer educational information on these magnificent butterflies. Visitors can learn about their life cycle and view the metamorphosis in our "Monarch Motel" from mid-August to October. Grab a map and take a free, self-guided tour of our gardens or reserve a group tour in advance for a small fee.See more..
4.5Kiwi Gardens(27 reviews) - Garden Art event Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Gardens
Every year Kiwi garden hosts by invitation only a garden art exhibition and sale which is most creative with very beautiful garden art. The art is very varied and ranges in price. Makes for a most beautiful day outing from Ottawa area along with a meal in historical Perth.See more..
5.0Rural Rootz Nature Reserve(21 reviews) - We had a wonderful time and were blown away with this experience! Spent 2-3 hours Gardens
Rural Rootz is a unique experience, Gardens flourishing in the middle of a wooded wonderland. 7 km. of varied hiking trails to explore, Quiet solace, Two labyrinths to walk, and Dragons awaiting discovery.See more..
Oodles and oodles of water lilies and lotus. Lots of fish, Helpful staff. If you are considering building a garden pool, you really should consider Moore'sSee more..
3.0Christel Lake Lavander(19 reviews) - Charming Lavander Farm Spent 1-2 hours Bodies of Water • Gardens • Playgrounds
This is a nice little spot in the way to Port Perry for a stop if you like Lavander you will love the gift shop it has a great selection of Lavander inspired gifts. It also has a nice lake "Christel Lake" which is the name of one of the owners, they have a beautiful spot with a trampoline, jungle gym for kids and just a very charming spot for a stop. I got some Lavander room spray, some sachets with French and English lavender, some Lavander tea, all well priced. I will post some picture too :)See more..
About 20 minutes north of Hwy 401 located on county road 4. Cost is 14.00 for adults and 12.00 for students. Started 20 years ago by Tom Brown and his wife Susan Meisner. Tom was architect in Toronto and they settled in Tamworth and built a great house and nice gardens, they kept expanding and more and more people wanted to visit. They then got so many people they were a charity and then started charging a small fee. They have a team room. Most of the construction was done by Tom and Susan with some help for the bigger projects. They have taken a lot of personal interest and put a lot of passion into this and it shows. Gardens are about 20 acres.For a not corporate entity, this is EXTREMELY professional and well thought out. I am not a huge garden nut but I do admire passion and patience.Setting is stunning and even has a maze which reminds me of a bit of Harry Potter.See more..
This is one end of the Windsor riverfront, where there is a great view of Detroit. Lots of Canada geese in the area. Parking here is free but timed to 2 hours only. So if you're walking from end to end, this may not be the best place to park.See more..
4.5Dominion Gardens Park(17 reviews) - Dominion Gardens Park Parks • Gardens great little park, splash pad for the kids in the summer months, play ground as well for the kids. Nice place to relaxSee more..
Abbey Gardens is a charity with a big dream to transform a spent gravel pit into a green space. Everything we do on sight helps further our mission to create opportunities to learn about sustainable living. Visit us to learn about local food, gardening, alternative energy, land restoration, and rare agricultural animals!See more..
4.5Old Seed House Gardens(14 reviews) - Really nice place to go for a walk or just sit and enjoy the view Gardens
The Old Seed House Garden is a 1.8 acre civic garden honouring the legacy of the Dominion Seed House in Georgetown, Ontario. A haven for people and wildlife, it features formal gardens, meandering pathways, a dry stone riverbed leading to a naturalized pond, and a sunken garden where the foundations of the famous mock-Tudor Dominion Seed House building once stood.See more..
The arboretum at Fryfogel Tavern is a five-acre site that was the first in Canada to be awarded accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum of Lisle, Illinois. The arboretum is open all year-round. The historic museum located on the site is open to visitors seasonally and for events.See more..
4.5Shakespeare Gardens(9 reviews) - A Beautiful garden nearby the marina Spent < 1 hour Gardens
We had walked all around the marina and now we were going back to our car. We decided to take another route and that's how we found this lovely park named Shakespeare Gardens. It was so beautiful. As the weather was hot, it felt good to be in the shade of trees and plants. There are numerous attractive flowers here! Wow! At times we could see the marina as well. I certainly enjoyed my walk in this park, it was quite worthwhile.See more..
Specializing in Stained Glass: Custom Residential/Commercial Work, Windows and Door Panels, Tiffany Lamps, Restorations. Activities & Amenities: Retail Store, Lessons, Abundant Gardens and Ponds, Wood Burning Oven and Baked Goods.See more..
3.5Quinte Botanical Gardens(5 reviews) - Wonderful spot to visit Spent 1-2 hours Gardens Experience six acres of unique garden themes and meander at your own pace. A privately owned botanical garden, the Quinte Botanical Gardens offers a refreshing place to connect with nature, learn about plants, or simply enjoy the displays. Emphasis is placed on exquisite plant combinations. Wander, learn, relax, unwind...at the Quinte Botanical Gardens.See more..
5.0Rideau Woodland Ramble(5 reviews) - Great oasis and sculpture gardens Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Gardens
In Merrickville today for a staycation; wonderful experience in town and at this oasis. Aside from the beautiful plants and well-laid paths there were dozens of whimsical sculptures throughout the grounds. From the rusted metal plant shapes that nestled perfectly between their live green brethren to the three cute copper and painted stakes that looked as if they just left the koi pond, every 50 feet there was a new treasure to enjoy. The paths only take a half-hour or so to fully walk, but worth the trip.See more..
We went up to check out this garden because we had learned about their Bloomfest. We were looking for something to do and thought this would be nice to check out as we both love gardening. They have beautiful lilies at the back of the property. What I think is so neat is that you can pick out what variety of lily you would like to purchase and they dig it out for you! It was busy when we went so I highly recommend that if you want to purchase lilies during Bloomfest, go to the back of the property first, place your order for lilies and then check out the rest of the property. See more..
3.5Lucy Maude Montgomery Childrens' Garden of the Senses(3 reviews) - HIDDEN GEM IN NORVAL Spent 2-3 hours Gardens I have lived in Georgetown for many years but never stopped at the park. It is beautifully designed with a huge variety of sights and smells. However, beyond the park is the Willow Park Conservation area and it is truly a hidden gem. There are trails that follow along the creek, butterfly gardens, healing gardens and much more. It is no doubt busy mid-week but if you go in the evenng or on the weekend it is a peaceful place for a picnic. Enjoy!See more..
3.5Country Market and Garden Centre(3 reviews) - A pleasant surprise Spent < 1 hour Gardens • Farmers Markets I finally stopped here one day after driving by it for years and I'm glad I did. They have many unique annuals and perennials, shrubs, trees, etc. from spring to fall. If you are looking for a unique gift for someone, or for yourself, go inside. You will surely find something. So many lovely items - metal sculptures, pottery, jewelry, linens, wall art, wind chimes, etc. They also sell fresh veggies in season. I make sure I always come here a couple of times a year. I think they are open during the holiday season too.See more..
We hand collect and grow all our Ontario Native plants, strictly from seeds we collect. Our passion is to increase the biodiversity of the southern Ontario landscape by offering local, native stock. We are also beekeepers and sell both liquid and creamed fresh Ontario Honey. We offer, on-site, guided native plant identification tours.See more..
4.5Templin Gardens(2 reviews) - Beautiful Gardens in Fergus Gardens
A really lovely walk along the river. Beautifully designed and maintained flower beds, pretty walkway and interesting architectural features, all make this a lovely place to visit when in Fergus.See more..
Great work Shops. Natural die classes Bird house shops Flower picking. Honey . Great place to visit If you would like a nice relaxing place to go. This is the right place !See more..
4.0Stonewell Farm(1 review) - Nice lavender farm near Brampton Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Gardens
Stonewell Farm has over 4000 lavender plants which are lovingly harvested for oil and buds each summer. Beautiful hand made products are available online all year or from the farm shop in July. Book a photo shoot or a yoga class and leave relaxed!See more..
