Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens
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Enjoy a tour of some of the most picturesque gardens in Ontario at the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Home to the School of Horticulture, the gardens feature a special herb garden, vegetable garden, rock garden, rose garden, and arboretum.

Self-guided tours are available year-round, while reservations for group tours can be made in advance during the summer.

The gardens stretch out over 100 acres, and also include the calming Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory.

Special exhibits are hosted seasonally, including perennials from April until October, and special spring, fall, and winter blooms. Admission to the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens is free, so bring everyone in your travel group to enjoy this pristine experience! Ê

The Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens was originally established in 1936 as the School for Apprentice Gardeners. It remains a unique location for studying gardening and obtaining the knowledge necessary to grow and maintain the landscapes of the Park System.

With an increase in magnitude and quality of the plant collections, the school campus was officially declared a Botanical Garden in 1990. Since 1936, horticultural excellence has been the emphasis of The School of Horticulture. The training program is designed to enable all students to obtain practical experience by daily participation in horticultural activities. The students are responsible for the maintenance and development of the Botanical Gardens.

In addition, an intensive classroom lecture schedule is designed to provide students with a sound basic knowledge of horticultural theory. The mission of the Botanical Gardens is to train students in the art, mystery and science of horticulture while providing opportunities for visitor enjoyment, study and research.

Visit the Gardens
The Gardens are open to visitors for a self guided tour of the plant world as seen in the herb garden, the vegetable garden, the rock garden or the splendid arboretum, embracing one of Canada's finest collections of ornamental trees and shrubs. Group Tours for 20 or more are available during the summer months.Ê

To book a tour of the gardens please contact our Groups Sales department at: grpsls@niagaraparks.com

The Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens are truly an enriching experience for all seasons.

General admission:
Free!

Hours:
This attraction is open daily dawn to dusk year round.
Website:
http://www.niagaraparks.com/nature/botanical.php

Address:
2565 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Located on the Niagara Parkway 9 kilometres (6 miles) north of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls.

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