| State: | Ontario |
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| Address: | 777 Lawrence Ave E, North York, ON M3C 1P2, Canada |
| Postal code: | M3C 1P2 |
| Phone: | (416) 397-1341 |
| Website: | https://torontobotanicalgarden.ca/ |
| Monday: | Open 24 hours |
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| Tuesday: | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday: | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday: | Open 24 hours |
| Friday: | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday: | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday: | Open 24 hours |
The Civic Garden Centre Pavilion is a striking mid‑century modern building within the Toronto Botanical Garden. Its wood and stone design, with Japanese‑inspired rooflines, gives it a unique character and heritage feel. It’s a lovely spot to pause during a garden visit, and the architecture adds depth to the overall experience. On the downside, the pavilion itself isn’t always open or actively used, so some visitors may find it underwhelming compared to the vibrant gardens outside.
This place is truly an urban oasis, and a total gem for anyone in the North York area. The main benefit is that admission to the outdoor gardens is absolutely free, and they're stunning, blending right into the larger Edwards Gardens park. The "Civic Garden Centre Pavilion" (the main building) is a gorgeous piece of architecture with a tranquil interior that houses the gift shop and the amazing Weston Family Library—Canada's largest private horticultural library, which is a big plus for gardeners. The outdoor themed gardens are a masterclass in design, especially the Piet Oudolf-designed Entry Garden Walk which is incredible in the late summer/fall.
The only real downside is the parking. While it's available, it's paid ($4/hour) and on busy weekends, the lot gets absolutely jam-packed, which can really spoil the start of a relaxing day. My advice: go on a weekday if you can, or take transit and enjoy the walk.
So many beautiful plants and such a peaceful environment! Perfect spot for dates, photoshoots, or a relaxing picnic. I’ll definitely be coming back in the summer for a picnic
Beautiful green space located within the city. Came here with a friend who frequents the area on bike - incredible stuff. Quite busy for a weekday afternoon but lots of parking (paid) and plenty to do. A shop, cafe and even a litttle event space all located inside the gardens. Would definitely recommend for a beautiful afternoon outdoors!
Snowy pathways at Toronto Botanical Garden—where even the ducks take a winter stroll! ❄️🦆 Who said only humans enjoy a snowy walk?