Allan Gardens

Allan Gardens is a gorgeous green oasis in the heart of Toronto. Home to five greenhouses containing a diverse collection of flora, a variety of tree species, an off-leash dog park, a playground and a conservatory, it is a breath of fresh air for anyone yearning for a dose of greenery.

The Allan Gardens Conservatory is a 1,500-square-metre neoclassical and Edwardian-style building with a 16-sided aluminum and glass dome. Its collection of colourful orchids, begonias, cacti, aloe, opuntia and more are carefully tended to in themed greenhouses.

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Front pathway and entrance to Allan Gardens Conservatory in Toronto. — Allan Gardens | City of Toronto

How to get to Allan Gardens

Location: 160 Gerrard Street East, Toronto

By car: Allan Gardens is in downtown Toronto, occupying an entire block and bordered by Sherbourne, Carlton, Gerrard and Jarvis Streets. Limited street parking is available nearby.

By transit: The TTC provides regular streetcar service to Allan Gardens.

By bike: Multiple Bike Share Toronto stations are situated near Allan Gardens.

Know before you go

Allan Gardens in Toronto is free to visit and open year-round, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Note that some buildings are currently under construction which may interrupt regular services and facilities.

Things to do at Allan Gardens

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Appreciate exotic plants

The Temperate House contains fragrant jasmine, camellias and other native Australian and Mediterranean plants while you’ll find cacti and succulents in the Aird House.

View tropical flowers

The Tropical House, Orchid and Bromeliad House are home to a collection of equatorial plants and flowers.

Attend special events

Garden events include the annual Spring Plant Sale and family drop-in program.

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Diverse cactus and other plants fill an indoor greenhouse at a conservatory. — Allan Gardens | City of Toronto

Interesting facts about Allan Gardens

Allan Gardens is one of the oldest parks in Toronto.

In 1819, William Allan bought the property and built his estate. After his death in 1853, his son George William Allan inherited the land, who would later become the 11th mayor of Toronto. Allan donated two hectares of land to the Toronto Horticultural Society.

At the gardens’ grand opening on September 11, 1860, the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) planted a maple tree.

The greenhouses were formerly called the Horticultural Gardens but were renamed after Allan in 1901.

Last updated: October 11, 2024