Centennial Park Conservatory

Centennial Park Conservatory is a conservatory in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[1][2] 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.

Centennial Park Conservatory
2010 Christmas show at the conservatory
Centennial Park Conservatory is located in Toronto
Centennial Park Conservatory
Location of the conservatory in Toronto
TypeConservatory
Location151 Elmcrest Road
Toronto, Ontario
M9C 3S2
Coordinates43°38′58″N 79°35′18″W / 43.64944°N 79.58833°W / 43.64944; -79.58833
Created1969 (1969)
Operated byCity of Toronto
Open10am to 5pm daily

Seasonal shows

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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 chrysanthemum show occurs the first Sunday in November. The spring show at Easter features hyacinths, tulips, hydrangeas and Easter lilies.

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References

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  1. ^ "Centennial Park Conservatory". City of Toronto. 2017-11-21. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
  2. ^ "Photos: Discover Centennial Park Conservatory, Toronto". The Harlton Empire. 2020-01-21. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
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