See Easter Flower Show at Allan Gardens Conservatory

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Easter lilies and hydrangeas
Easter lilies and hydrangeas

By Lori Bosworth

You have probably passed by the Allan Gardens Conservatory in downtown Toronto many times, but have you ever stopped in for a visit? The conservatory houses native and rare tropical plants and is a wonderful oasis of escape. Operated by Toronto Parks and Recreation, the conservatory is currently hosting the Easter Flower Show along with its Spring Flower Show. Here’s a chance to see spring in full bloom in the five different houses that make up the conservatory.

Allan Gardens Conservatory
Allan Gardens Conservatory

The Easter Flower Show, which features Easter lilies and hydrangeas in various colours, is set up in the Palm House. You’ll also find banana trees, bamboo trees and a Screw Pine in this sunlit room with a huge, domed-ceiling.

Easter lilies and hydrangeas
Easter lilies and hydrangeas
Easter Flower Show at Allan Gardens Conservatory
Easter Flower Show at Allan Gardens Conservatory
Banana tree at Allan Gardens
Banana Tree at Allan Gardens

See gorgeous orchids, hibiscus and turtles sunning by the waterwheel in The Orchid House.

Hibiscus at Allan Gardens
Hibiscus at Allan Gardens
Turtles in the pond at Allan Gardens
Turtles in the pond at Allan Gardens

The Cool House is where you’ll find hyacinths, tulips, pansies and delphiniums, as well as a waterfall and goldfish pond.

Hyacinths, tulips and pansies at Spring Flower Show
Hyacinths, tulips and pansies at Spring Flower Show
Delphiniums at Spring Flower Show at Allan Gardens
Delphiniums at Spring Flower Show at Allan Gardens
Allan Gardens Conservatory, Toronto
Allan Gardens Conservatory, Toronto

The Cactus House has cactus, of course, and other plants that require warm temperatures.

The Cactus House at Allan Gardens Conservatory
The Cactus House at Allan Gardens Conservatory
Pink flowers at Allan Gardens
Pink flowers at Allan Gardens

There were a surprising number of visitors to the Easter Flower Show at Allan Gardens Conservatory, but I did visit during Easter weekend. If you visit during the week, there is probably less of a crowd.

Pink and blue African violets
Pink and blue African violets

Allan Gardens Conservatory is located at 19 Horticultural Avenue, just north of Gerrard Street East and west of Sherbourne Street.

The Easter Flower Show at Allan Gardens Conservatory in Toronto begins April 14, 2017 and will run for 3-4 weeks. Allan Gardens Conservatory is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free.

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