"Toronto's Allan Gardens"
Back in the day, Toronto was referred to as, "A City In A Park"! Sad to say, we're losing most of the park these days but they're still a few nuggets to be found if you know where to look!
Allan Gardens Conservatory is one such nugget! Situated in the heart of the city (Carlton St. and Sherbourne St.), it's easily accessed by public transit, taxi or walking.
This botanical garden is chock-full of exotic Tropical plants in a temperature controlled environment, which makes it a very nice place to visit any time of year. I have had the pleasure of meeting visitors from various parts of the world; photographers, writers, visual artist, including Matt and Kelly, who are local Toronto graphic and animation artists respectively!
Matt and Kelly
Allan Gardens is a place for everyone. It's free, accessible and very interesting.
Following is a collection of my favourites, many of which I am very familiar with. I hope this serves to inspire you to visit Allan Gardens sometime soon!
Bougainvillea
Cycad plant
A beautiful "Bird's Nest Fern"
with pink and blue Hydrangea.
Paw-Paw tree
Bronze Statue
One of many species of Cactus
And these little guys!
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