![]() The cooler Temperate House features camellias and jasmine as well as other plants from Australia and the Mediterranean. And I have to say, this was my favourite. Veering to our left, we descended the ramp into the second of the Conservatory’s six greenhouses. And I was reminded of the healing power of nature. Immediately, I felt my body relax and my breath deepen. For here we found a thriving collection of sun-washed palms, bananas and tropical vines accompanied by drifts of brilliantly coloured seasonal plants. It felt as though we had entered a tropical paradise. The promise of green beckoned us in and, upon entering the Conservatory, a welcome cloud of warm humidity en-wrapped us. A peak into the window beyond, gave us our first glimpse of what lay beneath the grand dome of the Palm House. The Palm HouseĪ lovely trio of urns planted with spring bulbs greeted my companion and I as we approached the entrance. Equilibrium is a public art project painted on the Parkside Student Residence Building by Spanish street artist Okuda San Miguel. ![]() Rather, it appeared in the form of an eye-catching, 23-storey high, rainbow-coloured mural overshadowing the park. However, as we approached the park, the first shot of colour that appeared was not within the Conservatory. This indoor botanical garden features colourful plants and flowers from around the world, having cultivated a permanent collection of botanical importance since 1858. And on this day, its classically proportioned glass domes stood shining in the sun, in stark contrast to the high rises beyond. Robert McCallum‘s 1910 Edwardian conservatory is the architectural centrepiece of the Allan Gardens park. ![]() In this case, I’m retracing my steps of an early April visit to Toronto’s historic Allan Gardens Conservatory. And where better to colour our world than in a garden. So, I thought I would add some colour to this wintry scene, in hope of brightening the day. The last section of the park is the children’s conservatory which was a University of Toronto Greenhouse that was relocated and repurposed on the Allan Garden grounds.Ĭheck out their website for events and enjoy some more pics that I took on my exploration.As we approach the deep mid-winter, a light flurry of snow is gently falling, adding to the duvet of white already covering the ground. The Tropical House was added in 1956 and the Arid House and the 2nd Tropical House were moved to the grounds in the 1950s. The Cool House was added in 1924 which houses different species depending on the season. First there was the pavilion hall which burned down in 1902 and then was replaced in 1910 and designed by architect Robert McCallum. The building is broken down into many little greenhouses attached through doors and passageways. The gardens also have seasonal displays such as the the Victorian Christmas show where over 30 different varieties of Poinsettias are on display with carollers, horse and wagon rides, hot apple cider and cookies accompanying the opening night in December. You can also find a mini-house with watermill, goldfish in ponds, and a giant banana tree in the main pavilion. The garden houses many species of plants from Cacti to orchids and palm trees. The garden is open all year round, is free to the public, and is a great place to escape from the city and wind down. feet and houses plants from all over the world and with different climates. The 5 acre land and park were donated to the city’s Horticulural Society by George William Allan and founded in 1858 to be used as public space. It borders Carlton Street to the north, Gerrard Street to the south, Jarvis Street to the West, and Sherbourne Street to the East. Allan Gardens is a park and conservatory (greenhouse) in downtown Toronto.
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