This is a real gem in downtown Toronto. It's not too big of a conservatory, but it fits in a lot of plants into the space it has. Palms? Check. Cacti and other succulents? Check. Orchids? Check. Koi? Check-and turtles, too!
And it's free to visit! I've paid admission to enter smaller, less lush conservatories in other cities.
It didn't take too long for my husband and I to visit all the rooms, but we lingered for a while on one of the benches in the Palm Room, because we didn't want to leave. If I lived in Toronto, this would be my getaway spot, whenever I needed a quick escape.