Allan Gardens — Kid-friendly Discovery & Attractions in Toronto, Ontario
- Ages all ages
- Outdoor
Allan Gardens is a beautiful botanical garden and park that offers a lovely outdoor escape for families to explore nature's wonders together.
What to expect
Wander through diverse plant collections in the historic Palm House, a stunning Victorian-era glass conservatory, and enjoy the surrounding outdoor park areas. It's a great spot for a leisurely stroll or a picnic, providing a peaceful natural setting for all ages to appreciate.
Best for
Perfect for a relaxed family outing to enjoy plants and open green spaces.
What parents say
sarah cooney
2024-11-22
This is my favorite spot to visit. It is free to enter. They always updating plants and putting up new flower sculpture. The staff are friendly and take great care of the turtles,plants and fish. Its a great place to visit with families they have a awesome playground . They also have a farmers market on Saturday from 10 am to 2pm inside that is super cool.
Bek
2024-11-8
Don’t let ongoing renovations stop you from visiting. These free public gardens are beautiful to wonder through and enjoy a peaceful moment to yourself. I enjoyed seeing the turtles sunbathing by the waterwheel. At one point I spotted a plump squirrel in one of the greenhouses, little guy must be living good in there. The dedication and time put into these overflowing garden is incredible, and well worth the 15 minutes it takes to walk through the greenhouses.
Krystal Leung
2025-2-16
Very nice park and green house. There are two big sized green house (garden) in the park. A lot of healthy plants inside the green house and you can just walk around freely to enjoy admiring the plants there. For example you can see some cactus plants, money trees and lots of different types of plants that i cannot named them all here. This garden is a very chill place. You can just sit down and relax on a bench inside to enjoy a warm afternoon. One of the green house has small ponds and there were some turtles and fishes, also a little fountain as well. A very good place for family to visit.
Dinah-Faith G
2024-10-23
Allan Gardens may be undergoing renovations, but it’s still a fantastic spot to visit. The variety of plants, trees, and other species is impressive, making it a visual delight. The greenhouse offers a warm tropical escape, perfect for a break from the cold or to explore nature in warmer climates. Best of all, there’s no admission fee, and it’s open from 9 AM to 5 PM. They also host community events and plant sales! The staff is incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, contributing to an overall wonderful and educational experience. I can't wait to return once the renovations are complete. Definitely worth a visit!
R H
2025-2-11
Absolutely beautiful! Great place to visit. It's definitely fun if you're really into exotic tropical plants. There is much to see, and the variety inside is just gorgeous; it feels like paradise. Cozy and warm experience during the winter, and the decor is amazing and seems well-maintained and taken care of. My husband and I were here 30 years ago for our wedding now, and it still looks wonderful. Would recommend going earlier on a weekday to avoid the crowds. Check it out and enjoy the scenery.
