The home to a multi-faceted horticultural establishment, this garden is referred to as the “The little garden with big ideas” for its vision of forging a deeper connection between people and the natural world that surrounds them.
A quick history:
With the intention of providing education and inspiration, the Toronto Botanical Gardens was established in 1958 with the help of Raymond Moriyama and the Garden Club of Toronto.
Funding:
A unique feature about the gardens stems from the majority of its operational funding coming from the sale of membership packages, events and individual donors as opposed to governmental funding.
The Gardens:
With over 17 themed gardens housed within the complex, much attention is paid to the biodiversity present across various environments. For example, the latest addition of the Woodland Walk contains native trees and a wildflower meadow. Located near several 5-star hotels in Toronto, the Gardens is easily accessible by the Pan Pacific Toronto.
Weston Family Library:
The Toronto Botanical Gardens also is home to the largest private horticultural library in Canada. A huge resource that plays a vital role in the education of adults as well as children, this resource is heavily used to enable progress within Canada so that more conservationist may be born.
