Ages
Preschool to adult
Hours
Monday to Sunday, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Gardens open dawn to dusk)
Programs
7 available
Seasons
Year-Round, Summer, March Break, PA Day, Winter Break, Spring Break
Toronto Botanical Garden offers diverse educational programs and camps focused on gardening, nature, and sustainability for children, families, and adults. They provide unique hands-on outdoor learning experiences in their extensive gardens and natural areas, fostering community connection with nature. Their programs include seasonal camps, school visits, and adult learning courses, emphasizing environmental stewardship and horticultural education.
Programs (7)
School Visits - Garden Programs
Outdoor garden programs for preschool to Grade 5 students including sensory activities, planting, exploration, and hands-on learning about plants, animals, soil, and habitats. Programs connect curriculum topics with nature experiences in the Teaching Garden and arboretum.
School Visits - Hike Programs
Outdoor hiking programs for Grades 4 and 6 focusing on rocks and minerals, and garden biodiversity. Includes hands-on activities and games to explore geological processes and biodiversity in the garden and ravine.
Hike-in-a-Bag (Self-Guided Add-On)
Optional self-guided backpack program allowing school groups to stay on grounds longer with activity materials and a map for independent exploration. Adds $1+HST per student to the base program cost.
Floral Design Program: Miniature, Small, and Large Floral Design
A course focusing on floral design scale, proportion, and space utilization for various arrangement sizes. Prerequisite: Floral Design Fundamentals 1 & 2. Materials not included.
Floral Design Program: Classic Design Fundamentals 1
Introductory floral design course covering four classic styles and fundamentals such as flower selection and conditioning. Prerequisite for other floral design courses. Materials not included.
Keep Fit in Winter (6 sessions)
A gentle full-body exercise class designed to improve balance, strength, and posture through stretching, light weights, and mindful movement.
Get the Jump on Spring 2026
One-day garden event featuring plant vendors, local makers, horticultural societies, and community groups to celebrate the start of spring. Free admission with suggested donation.
- Teaching Garden
- Arboretum
- Gardens and Nature Trails
- Indoor Classrooms (available on special request)
- Paid Parking Lot
- Washrooms
- Dandelion Cafe
- Hands-on outdoor learning in extensive gardens and natural areas
- Programs aligned with school curricula for preschool to Grade 6
- Diverse offerings for children, families, and adults
- Experienced instructors and knowledgeable volunteer guides
- Membership benefits including program discounts and free parking
- Accessible by public transit, car, bicycle, and on foot
- Annual attendance of over 300,000 visitors with 17,000+ program participants
February 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026
February 5, 12, 19, 26, 2026
February 10 to March 17, 2026
February 21, 2026
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