Centennial Park Conservatory

Centennial Park Conservatory

2010 Christmas show at the conservatory

Location of the conservatory in Toronto

Type Conservatory
Location 151 Elmcrest Road
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M9C 3S2
Coordinates 43°38′58″N 79°35′18″W / 43.64944°N 79.58833°W / 43.64944; -79.58833Coordinates: 43°38′58″N 79°35′18″W / 43.64944°N 79.58833°W / 43.64944; -79.58833
Created 1969 (1969)
Operated by City of Toronto
Open 10am to 5pm daily

Centennial Park Conservatory is a conservatory in Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It consists of three greenhouses and 12,000 square feet (1,100 m2) of plants including a cactus house, a tropical house and a show house which features seasonal displays. It is located in Centennial Park, in the former City of Etobicoke. This conservatory is cared for by Toronto Parks who also run Allan Gardens. Admission is free.

Seasonal Shows

The highlight is the Christmas show which opens the second Sunday of December with Christmas carollers, cookies and hot apple cider. In December many different poinsettias are displayed, from white to red to dark purple. The Japanese mum show occurs the first Sunday in November. The spring show at Easter features hyacinths, tulips, hydrangeas and Easter lilies.

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