This garden is so beautiful. Lots of flowers even this summer is too hot. Big trees and lots of benches where you can relax and read a book. read more

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My husband is an avid gardener. He loves to grow flowers, herbs, vegetables, etc. So we went to visit the Botanical Gardens in Toronto. Not a large space (about 4 acres), but beautifully manicured and landscaped. Almost every plant had a sign/label so it was easy to know what you were looking at. There were tons of staff working the grounds and the gift shop had a lot of educational books and videos. A great place to relax. Parking is $CDN4 an hour, but the entrance to the Gardens is FREE. read more

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It is the tulip season again and the first place that comes to my mind is the Toronto Botanical Garden. I want to share my recent experiences and tips on visiting the Toronto Botanical Garden. - I recommend visiting this place either first thing in the morning or two and a half hours before sunset. - Visiting the outdoor garden is free but you need to pay for parking. - This place is packed on the weekend but I can still find a parking space without any issues. - Don't get attracted by the tulips at the front entrance and go straight inside where all the goodies are. - The tulips are just beautiful, please refer to my photos. If you don't want to drive an hour to visit a tulip farm nearby the GTA, then Toronto Botanical Garden is the perfect place for you. read more

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I went here around 4:05pm on a Tuesday and it was very empty. It's a very small garden which is located inside Edwards Garden. The Toronto Botanical Garden section is smaller than I expected since most gardens I've visited before were a lot bigger. Other botanical gardens I've been to was a lot bigger, but this one felt like it was just a small section of this park. I was ok with that, but I do wish it was bigger and with more flowers to look at or more activities to do. I'd recommend this place if you're looking for a place to relax. They have benches outside near the flowers and I thought that was cool. read more

Toronto Botanical Garden - Pretty flowers with tree in the middle | IG: @nomwithelaine - Botanical Gardens Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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Well - this was good yet tough wrapped all in one. First the GOOD: Free to visit, parking is $2.50 per hour so $2.50. Nice flowers and plants, plenty of space and located next to another park if you're really looking to get out and rack up the steps. The BAD: Their gift shop has nothing naming the place in which you are visiting. No postcards, no pens, nothing. Loss of money there. Could have popped my card for $5-20. The UGLY: Signage and direction is ZERO. There should be someone pointing you where to start, a direction to go, anything. We roamed aimless for about 35min before saying no mas and calling it. read more

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Beautiful gardens and space! It does get busy on weekends as they are an event venue. Parking is $2.50 per hour, and the machines are confusing to use. Garden itself is FREE to visit. And there's a public library inside the building of TBG! This is a great wedding venue if you want an outdoor wedding. The staff here are very helpful and friendly. read more

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The gardens are gorgeous, with lots of flowers, trees, greenery, and wildlife. No fee to enter, but you do have to pay for parking. There is a cafe on site if you want a snack or beverage, and water fountains throughout the area. It's a beautiful way to spend a day. read more

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Loved visiting on a Thursday evening for the farmers market, live music, and most of all the traditional Persian Cuisine BBQ! The food was the highlight of our visit and it was so good we went back for seconds. And we weren't alone as more than one guest came back for another helping. Fantastic food, you MUST try the chicken breast kabob served with traditional Persian rice and garden salad! We also loved the corn and Afghan breakfast veggie pie. For a soothing evening filled with sweet music and delicious food, visit the Toronto Botanical Garden. read more

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Just visited this place for the Holiday Market they had going on. Pretty small and I was expecting more. The garden is always nice to visit and have a walk. Great to get out and get a breath of fresh air! read more

Fiery Red Japanese maple trees, gigantic leaved Hostas, graceful Willow trees, a bubbling waterfall, birds and butterflies, shaded trails, and a myriad of gorgeous blooms. TBG is a feast for the eyes and a restful retreat from the craziness of life. Lots of winding stairs and paths to follow and many shaded benches to rest at. It's not big, but during the warm months, it's a lovely place to spend the day admiring the beauty of all the different flowers. Have lunch at their cafe, browse their bookstore or peruse their library as well. read more

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Small but beautiful! This botanical garden was quite beautiful even in December so I imagine in the spring and summer is would be fabulous

I rarely give five stars but this place is really great and a rare gem, especially because it's located right in the city and easily accessible. Highly recommended during the spring and summer months. Also great during late September to early October to watch the leaves change colors. It's not Algonquin park but there's enough autumn foliage for some nice pictures :) Located right at the corner of Lawrence Ave and Leslie St., a nice place to come for a walk, a hike, a bicycle ride, or some photo taking opportunity. Also a nice place for an outdoors date in Toronto where you can get to know one another and comment on random plants while you think of something else to say. Lols but not so great if you can't stand the person because it would take awhile to walk to the exit. The beautiful flowers, lush plants, and paved road provides a nice way to spend an afternoon. I might be a slow walker but I would say you can hike for 2-3 hours here. Cafe and washrooms on site near the entrance. DO NOT DRIVE HERE ON HOLIDAYS! (eg Thanksgiving Monday). It is crazier than the zoo and you won't find parking. (Yes, I made the mistake of doing this, but then I discovered nearby parking off site after 45 minutes of waiting so it isn't exactly that bad) Either bus it here or park off site. No parking problems on regular days though. read more

The Toronto Botanical Gardens is made up of many smaller themed gardens and spaces like the Teaching Garden, Arrival Courtyard, and Beryl Ivey Knot Garden so there's usually a different favourite section for everyone. You may want to avoid attending during summer weekends as this is prime wedding picture season, parking is usually very limited. I suggest taking the TTC Lawrence bus #54 as it stops right at the corner of Leslie and Lawrence. I like dropping by during the fall as the temperatures are cooler and the autumn foliage is stunning, especially the Japanese maples! read more

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Beautiful spot to see some lovely gardens. It's connected to Edwards Garden which has some great walking paths. There is no entry fee, they do have a spot for donations. read more

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Toronto's best kept secret! Where else can you, especially if you're into gardening and plants and fresh air and beautiful views, find such a delectable assortment of unbelievably stunning plants, including perennials and bulbs and shrubs and hot houses and palms and massive planters and topiaries and fountains and spectacular massive ancient trees and A cute little man-made mountain for which your kids can excitedly run around the spiral till the top where they can view a beautiful carved formal garden a la Florence. I've been here at least four times a year for 40 years and I've never did never been disappointed. Thank you so much, can't waitto hear your free live music on Thursdays this summer. read more

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Lovely garden in the heart of North York, great venue for E-shoots, Weddings or to simply enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Another one of my favourite cultural things to do in the city is to take a tour of the Toronto Botanical Garden. The grounds of the garden are stunning, with several gardens to share with the public. Their gardens are in beautiful condition and they showcase just about everything such as colourful flowers, spicy herbs, tall trees and full shrubs. Everything is just green and represents all of the beauty the natural elements can offer. One thing I also enjoy about the Toronto Botanical Garden is that it has at least one unique event per month (even in the winter months). These events vary from plant sales to Earth Day celebrations to floral demonstrations. I recommend this if you have a love for gardens or wish to partake in something different on a sunny weekend day. This is definitely one of my favourite spots to visit at least once during the Spring and Summer. read more

I often confuse Toronto Botanical Gardens with Edward Gardens - nonetheless, a beautiful place to have one's wedding. One of my friend's hosted their entire wedding at the TBG and during the night, there was another wedding happening as well although you could never tell. In other words, rest assured that you are getting married as if in your own private garden. The wedding ceremony took place in a small courtyard-like area, lined with trees and shrubberies. As the sun was setting, picture perfect memories were created. Then, everyone was moved into a larger room area for dinner. FYI - We had a buffet at TBG so if you're looking to do a buffet dinner, TBG has the space and capability for that. read more

Gardens with beautiful tulip. Trail was lined with green leaves, will see more flowers blooming in next weeks.

It is beautiful.I personally went there and it was great!Wanna take lots of pictures on my wedding day.... read more

Toronto Botanical Garden - Hmmmm!!!! - Botanical Gardens Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Went: Thursday, July 23, 2015, 6:30 p.m. (84/100) I believe the TBG is a part and located inside Edwards Gardens. Besides visiting Allen Gardens shortly, the only pretty flowers and plants I saw were in people's gardens and local parks. The gardens are very picturesque and I can see why people would want to take their wedding pictures here. So my experience was a 5.0, but my unbiased rating would be a definite 4.0 stars. read more

Beautiful place for a stroll thru nature. Loved seeing the bees pollinating the gorgeous flowers. Cute patio for lunch outside too