Experts' Choice Award Allan Gardens Conservatory
What the experts agree on
A Victorian glass sanctuary filled with tropical plants and exotic palms, this 1910 Palm House is Toronto's year-round winter escape—a lush, historic retreat in the heart of downtown.
“In a country known for chilly winters, the Allan Gardens Conservatory is a pleasant green surprise.”
– Afar Magazine
Frommer's "Originally called the Horticultural Gardens, the city renamed the park after Allan died in 1901. The stunning glass-domed Palm House conservatory dates back to 1910 and contains six greenhouses." Full review
Lonely Planet "The jewels of this scruffy city park are its six early-20th-century greenhouses, filled with huge palms and trees from around the world divided into arid, cool and tropical plantings." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The Victorian-era greenhouse is stuffed with tropical plants, and open 365 days a year. " Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Housed in a stunning, historical cast-iron and glass building, it's a lovely little escape in the city, especially on a cold winter day." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Let’s start big picture. What’s the vibe here? History, architecture, and plant life collide at Allan Gardens Conservatory, a park with a series of connected Victorian-era greenhouses in..." Full review
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19 Horticultural Ave, Between Jarvis, Sherbourne, Dundas and Gerrard Sts., Toronto, Ontario M5A 2P2, Canada
