Toronto Botanical Garden and adjoining Edwards Gardens make one connected garden visit in Toronto, with outdoor paths and distinct landscapes across the grounds. Outdoor garden admission is free, and the grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk.
- Location: 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1P2.
- Outdoor hours: Open daily
- Admission: free for the outdoor gardens.
How the Botanical Garden and Edwards Gardens fit together
Toronto Botanical Garden and Edwards Gardens are adjoining garden areas that connect, so you can include both in a single walk. The botanical garden’s address is 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario M3C 1P2.
Edwards Gardens was formerly an estate garden. Its uplands feature perennials and roses; down in the valley, the landscape includes wildflowers, rhododendrons and an extensive rockery. On the upper level of the valley, an arboretum sits beside the children’s Teaching Garden.
The Teaching Garden is a five-minute walk across the ravine through Edwards Gardens from the main garden area. The perennial borders offer a changing seasonal display, with hundreds of flower bulbs blooming in spring.
You can build a simple route around the connected areas: start in the main garden, cross through Edwards Gardens toward the Teaching Garden, then explore the valley landscape as conditions allow.
How do you get from North York to the gardens?
The garden entrance is at the address above, and the adjacent parking lot serves visitors arriving by car.
Visitors coming from North York can use this guide to getting around Toronto from North York for broader local transport context.
Garden paths, displays and seasonal highlights
The connected grounds combine cultivated borders with a valley landscape. Edwards Gardens’ uplands have roses and perennials, while its valley includes wildflowers, rhododendrons and a rockery. The arboretum and children’s Teaching Garden sit above the valley.
Seasonal change is part of the perennial borders: hundreds of bulbs bloom in spring, and the displays change through the seasons. To reach the Teaching Garden from the main garden area, allow five minutes to walk across the ravine through Edwards Gardens.
There are some clear limits on activities. Bicycle riding, rollerblading, skateboarding, picnicking, sports, feeding wildlife, barbecues and fires, and picking flowers are not allowed in Edwards Gardens and the connected garden areas. Trained service animals are welcome; other dogs and pets are not permitted.
Admission, hours and accessibility
The outdoor gardens are free to enter.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 9:00–16:30
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
The Dandelion Cafe is a seasonal cafe described as operating in spring, summer and fall; it is closed from December through March. Public washrooms in the Visitor Centre are open during the centre’s regular business hours.
Washrooms in adjacent Edwards Gardens, managed by the City of Toronto, are open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. May through October, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. November through April.
The garden identifies its grounds and Visitor Centre as accessible, but its visitor information doesn’t specify which individual paths or garden areas are accessible. If you need details about a particular route, check the official site before you go.
Parking and planning your visit
Paid parking is available in the lot beside Toronto Botanical Garden. Garden members receive free parking year-round. You can pay at a meter by entering your licence plate number and selecting a duration, or use the Tap2Park app with site code 6119.
Accessible parking spaces are closest to the building. An Accessible Parking Permit does not waive the parking fee unless the holder is also a Toronto Botanical Garden member. A designated drop-off area in front of the building can be used as a 15-minute loading zone for couriers, parent and student drop-off, and vendor load-in.
For a straightforward visit, arrive during the outdoor gardens’ daily opening pattern, then choose your route through the connected garden areas. If you plan to use the Visitor Centre, shop, library, cafe or washrooms, take account of their separate hours and seasonal schedules.
Edward Hotel North York is about a 13-minute drive from Toronto Botanical Garden, making Edward Hotel North York a place to stay while exploring the connected grounds.
FAQs
Are Toronto Botanical Garden and Edwards Gardens connected?
Yes. The garden areas adjoin and connect, making it possible to visit both on one walk.
Is admission to Toronto Botanical Garden free?
Admission to the outdoor gardens is free. Parking is paid, except for Toronto Botanical Garden members, who receive free parking year-round.
How long is the walk to the Teaching Garden?
It is a five-minute walk from the main garden area, across the ravine through Edwards Gardens.
What else can I visit?
Sunnybrook Park is another local green-space option; its guide covers trails, access and parking.