Allan Gardens Conservatory
19 Horticultural Ave, Toronto, ON M5A 2P2
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spring flower display in the Palm House
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the entrance of the historic Palm House
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spring display at the entrance
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interior dome of the Palm House
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colourful Gerbera daisies
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pond and sculpture
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orchid
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inviting walkway through colourful flowerbeds
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pink Cyclamen
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turtles
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orchids
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lily and bromeliad
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a delphinium
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a lily
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cacti and succulents in the Arid House
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orchid
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layers of green foliage
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fragrant Easter lilies
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gnarly tree trunk
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I visited Allan Gardens Conservatory for the first time in late April. What a great escape from the dreary spring weather! There’s a large central conservatoy with several other greenhouses attached to it. You can wander around from one garden “room” to another with different types of plantings in each one, from tropical to desert themes. There are water features with sculptures and waterfalls. Don’t miss the turtles swimming! Check out their Flower Shows for information about their fabulous seasonal displays. There are nice washrooms (very clean on the day I visited). According to the sign on the door they’re open 7 days a week from 10 am to 5 pm. It’s a really nice place to get away from it all in the middle of the city.
