Allan Gardens Conservatory - Historic Places Days

Allan Gardens Conservatory

Toronto, Ontario
Type
Historic Building
Address
19 Horticultural Ave, Toronto, ON M5A 2P2, Canada
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Hours
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Sunday Last entry at 4:45 p.m. Opened 365 days a year
Phone
416-392-7288

The land on which Allan Gardens conservatory and park sits was donated to the Horticultural Society of Toronto to be used as free, publicly  accessible space donated to plant display in 1958 by George Allan a local politician and landowner. In 1879, the horticultural society opened the horticultural pavilion and conservatory on the site which was used to host events and flower shows. The building was destroyed by fire in 1902.

In 1910, a new classically proportioned palm house conservatory building, designed by Robert McCallum, opened and is the central heritage feature on the site today. The conservatory has been expanded  – once in 1920 and once in 1957 with the four show house wings.

In 2004 the University of Toronto donated the final Conservatory building, originally built in 1932. This building is used for teaching and programming by the Friends of Allan Gardens.

Amenities

  • Educational Institution
  • Family-Friendly
  • Guided Tour

Location

19 Horticultural Ave, Toronto, ON M5A 2P2, Canada
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