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Allan Gardens Conservatory

19 Horticultural Ave | Between Jarvis, Sherbourne, Dundas and Gerrard Sts., Toronto, Ontario M5A 2P2, Canada (Downtown Toronto)
416-392-7259
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Ranked #25 of 244 attractions in Toronto
Type: Gardens
Traveller Description: Allan Gardens are open 365 days a year and feature six greenhouses comprising over 16,000 sq ft filled with colourful seasonal plants that suppliment... more »
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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Conservatories have the magic of tropical weather all year round. Perfect to warm up and feel like in the jungle or the desert for a few minutes of the short and cold winter days.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Allan Gardens is a beautiful place to visit if your a Botanical lover. The assortment of flowers and plants is amazing. Take lots of pictures

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

The variety of exotic plants makes this an interesting visit. It was very educational to learn the names of the plants. Here is my video from May 8, 2013. https://vimeo.com/65772658

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Toronto, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

You do not have to be crazy about plants to enjoy the conservatory (although I imagine it helps). The structure itself is unique - the archaic glass dome makes you feel as if you were transported to the 19th century. The interior is lined with a wild variety of plants - flowers, trees, bushes, cacti - the layout is well... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

I've lived in Toronto for 10 years and yet like many I had never heard of Allan Gardens. Now that I've had my first visit I don't know how I missed it! The beautiful glass and cast iron "Palm House", built in 1910, is the centrepiece of the large five connected greenhouses. You can stroll along winding paths or have... More

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Thornhill, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

oasis in downtown Toronto includes a park, is accessible from public transit, off Carlton Street, near Jarvis

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

Great to visit in the winter to walk through a warm conservatory. It has a bit from each climate zone.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

Always a nice variety of flowers that change with the season - and well designed arrangements. Walking distance from the Eaton Centre so it is a nice way to relax for a short time between other activities.

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Toronto, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

Allan Gardens Conservatory is a relatively nice place to see plants indoors, in a park that borders on sketchy neighbourhoods. There is nothing dangerous about the place, or the general area, but the nicest thing about the Conservatory is that is so different from every else nearby.

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Toronto
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2013

Allan Gardens in the summer is beautiful when the gardens are green outside. But in winter, when you're feeling the blahs, you can stop in here (it's free) and see all the greenery and plants like cacti and flowers. A great place to go to see plants you normally would never see.

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