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| - Now talk about a secret garden. Nestled in between the streets of Carlton, Gerrard, Jarvis and Sherbourne is a elegant Victorian style glass domed greenhouse. The conservatory is actually 6 greenhouses in one which spans 16,000 square feet. It houses plants and flowers from all around the world, is kept at a consistently warm and humid state and is tended to by dedicated, helpful volunteers.
Gardeners, nature lovers, and anyone who can appreciate beauty will love it here. Truly a feast for the eyes with exotic plants, gorgeous flowers, a koi pond, turtles, and sculptures. It would be a crime to rush through it. You need at least an hour to see all the different varieties of flora and appreciate all the thoughtful details of its design (Don't forget to look up). Plant yourself on a bench, take a minute to breath in the oxygen rich environment, look around and truly take in all its beauty.
"Allan Gardens Conservatory is a historic landmark that lies in one of Toronto's oldest parks" (quoted from their website). Thanks goes to George Allan, a prominent local politician who gifted the land to create a garden that was to be publicly accessible and free of charge.
Open 10 am - 5 pm, 365 days a year and to top it off free admission! A tropical escape during the warm months and a warm oasis in the dead of Winter; Allan Gardens is a jewel in the heart of Downtown.
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