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Nov 29, 2011 · Edwards Gardens sits adjacent to the Toronto Botanical Garden. This former estate garden features perennials and roses on the uplands and wildflowers, rhododendrons and an extensive rockery in the valley.
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Edwards Gardens is a botanical garden located on the southwest corner of Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue East in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is also the site of the Toronto Botanical Garden, a private not-for profit organization previously called the Civic Garden Centre.
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Before it was a vast expanse of manicured public space, Edwards Gardens were the private estate of Alexander Milne. The land was eventually purchased by Rupert Edwards in 1944; he created a garden on the then-neglected piece of land. Edwards eventually sold the land to the City of Toronto in 1955 to become a public park, and it was named Edwards Ga...
People typically spend anywhere from one to three hours at Edwards Gardens, depending on the time of year and what they’re looking for – be it a short break or a long walk through the grounds. The sprawling site is spread out over an upland area and a lower valley section. The gardens are home to perennials and roses on the upland area, and then fe...
Edwards Gardens are located at 755 Lawrence Avenue East and easily accessible by public transit. TTC buses pass the corner of Leslie Street and Lawrence Avenue regularly so you can take the Lawrence East 54 bus or the 54A bus to the gardens. Or, from the Yonge subway line, you can go to Eglinton Station and take the 51, 54 or 162 bus to Lawrence Av...
There are a few other worthwhile attractions in close proximity to Edwards Gardens. Consider the Aga Khan Museum, the Ontario Science Centre with interactive exhibits for kids of all ages, and CF Shops at Don Mills for some serious retail therapy.
Edwards Gardens. 713 reviews. #16 of 697 things to do in Toronto. Gardens. Closed now. 10:00 AM - 8:30 PM. Write a review. About. Garden enthusiasts will enjoy a stroll through this manicured landscape.
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This former estate garden features perennials and roses on the uplands and wildflowers, rhododendrons and an extensive rockery in the valley. On the upper level of the valley, there is an arboretum next to the Children's Teaching Garden. Edwards Gardens is also home to the Toronto Botanical Gardens (TBG).
The TBG Garden Cafe is located in the historic barn in the Edwards Garden Courtyard and serves coffee and light bites. TBG members receive a 10 per cent discount at … Read More. Plan Your Visit. Take a Self Guided Tour. The gardens are open for you to enjoy.
Located on a ravine North of Downtown Toronto, Edwards Gardens features perennial and rose gardens in the upper area and rhododendrons, wildflowers and a rockery in the valley portion. The natural and manicured backdrops provided by the Gardens make it a very popular location for wedding photography.
