Centennial Park Conservatory is a conservatory in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[1][2] It consists of three greenhouses and 12,000 square feet (1,100 m2) of plants including a cactus house, a tropical house and a show house which features seasonal displays. It is located in Centennial Park, in the former City of Etobicoke. This conservatory is cared for by Toronto Parks who also run Allan Gardens. Admission is free.

Seasonal shows

The highlight is the Christmas show which opens the second Sunday of December with Christmas carollers, cookies and hot apple cider. In December many different poinsettias are displayed, from white to red to dark purple. The Japanese chrysanthemum show occurs the first Sunday in November. The spring show at Easter features hyacinths, tulips, hydrangeas and Easter lilies.

Gallery

  • Cactus House
    Cactus House
  • Poinsettia
    Poinsettia
  • Angel, the late resident Cockatoo
    Angel, the late resident Cockatoo
  • Fireplace topiary made of hypoestes, ivy, echevaria and dusty miller
    Fireplace topiary made of hypoestes, ivy, echevaria and dusty miller
  • The Fall Chrysanthemum Show
    The Fall Chrysanthemum Show
  • Spring Show at Centennial Park Conservatory
    Spring Show at Centennial Park Conservatory

References

  1. ^ "Centennial Park Conservatory". City of Toronto. 2017-11-21. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  2. ^ "Photos: Discover Centennial Park Conservatory, Toronto". The Harlton Empire. 2020-01-21. Retrieved 2023-01-03.

External links

Media related to Centennial Park Conservatory at Wikimedia Commons