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Edwards Gardens

777 Lawrence Ave. E. (at Leslie St.) • View on map »
416-397-1340 • 416-392-8188

Just steps from Don Mills backyards is this pastoral paradise at Leslie and Lawrence. The legacy of businessman Rupert Edwards (who converted this 27-acre homestead farm into a garden and golf course) draws gardeners and walkers alike. Be sure to visit in spring, when its famous rhododendrons are in bloom. But there are year-round riches for flower enthusiasts, from the west-end arboretum (home to rose beds and shrub plantings) to the extensive rockery, which holds flaming junipers and Japanese maples. Next door is Raymond Moriyama’s distinctively designed Toronto Botanical Garden, which received a $7.7-million modern glass addition by David Sisam in 2006.

When:: Edwards Gardens, year-round dawn to dusk; Toronto Botanical Garden, M–Sa 10–5, Su 11–4.
How Much:: Edwards Gardens, free; Toronto Botanical Garden membership $40, families $55, class fees vary.
Tours:: self-guided, tour maps available.
Parking:: free on-site.
TTC access:: 51 Leslie bus; or from Eglinton station, 54 Lawrence East bus.

Location

777 Lawrence Ave. E. (at Leslie St.)
416-397-1340
416-392-8188

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