7145 Niagara Parkway
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Located 500 metres (½ mile) south of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls on the Niagara River Parkway, this attraction was constructed by The Niagara Parks Commission and opened in 1946. In 1980 a reception centre and display house were added to the original 1,022 square metre (11,000 square foot) greenhouse.
The exhibition Greenhouses are open year-round and feature collections of orchids, succulents and other tropical plant species. Eight main floral displays are created to reflect the changing seasons throughout the year. In addition, free-flying throughout the display houses are over 70 beautiful tropical songbirds.
SPRING SHOW
Mid January to Easter. Primula, Calceolaria, Cyclamen, Cineraria, Schizanthus, Forced bulbs and shrubs.
EASTER DISPLAY
Easter Weekend, lasting 2-3 weeks. Easter lilies, Forced Spring bulbs, Schizanthus.
HYDRANGEA SHOW
May. Hydrangeas, Delphiniums, Foxgloves
REGAL GERANIUM SHOW
June. Regal Geraniums, Fuchsia, Caladiums
SUMMER SHOW
July to Mid September. Geraniums, Coleus, Mixed Annuals
REIGER BEGONIA SHOW
Mid September, October. Begonias, Coleus
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW
November. Cascade, Exhibition and Bush Chrysanthemums
CHRISTMAS SHOW
December. Poinsettias, Cyclamen, Azaleas, Christmas Cactus
All dates are approximate and include set-up times.
All the spring and summer outdoor bedding plants for the parks system are produced at this facility.
Outdoors, the grounds surrounding the greenhouse feature charming statues and a fountain in the hub with features of floribunda roses in ring shaped beds. A garden for the visually impaired was constructed in 1985 in co-operation with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. Several of the plants are labelled in braille. In addition to this, a small native butterfly garden has been developed.
Admission: Free
Schedule: January 1 to May 18
Daily 9:30am to 5:00pm
May 19 to Sept. 4 9:30am to 8:00pm
Closed December 25th
