Edwards Gardens

The gardens were part of private estate of Rupert Edwards who has created the whole ensemble of rockery, waterfalls, bridges and later sold it to the city to become a public park. Toronto Botanical garden is operating 1.8 hectare portion of Edwards gardens. The place is not that large but has nice themed gardens and arboretum. There is an ample parking lot as well as cafe on-premises.

nnStunning garden! The vibrant colours of the flowers and the well-manicured landscapes create such a serene atmosphere. It's a perfect spot for a peaceful stroll or a picnic with friends and family. The variety of plants and the overall design were impressive, making it a photographer's dream.nnI also appreciated the little seating areas scattered throughout the garden, perfect for taking a moment to simply enjoy the beauty around you.nnIf you're looking for a lovely escape from the hustle and bustle, I highly recommend visiting this garden. I can't wait to go back in different seasons to see how the scenery changes!

A beautiful escape in the city. Edwards Gardens is peaceful, well-kept, and perfect for a relaxing walk. Loved the flowers, little bridges, and trails that connect into the ravine. Great spot for photos or just to enjoy some quiet nature time. Free to visit and definitely worth coming back.

Edwards Gardens is an easy-on-the-eyes patch of calm tucked just north of the city, and it’s free to enter.nnWe rolled up on a sunny Friday and parked for the maximum $8 for the day. Right as you enter, you’re met with a spread of botanical blooms that make you feel like you’ve accidentally wandered into a very well-maintained dream. And from there, the trails begin.nnThere’s a good mix of paved paths for stroller-pushers, flip-flop wearers, and cyclists, but also enough off-the-beaten-track paths to make you feel like you earned your ice cream after.nnWe clocked a casual 4 km without even noticing. The scenery keeps changing. One minute you’re looking at a quiet stream, the next you’re dodging squirrels who clearly run the place.nnBirds chirping, chipmunks doing chipmunk things, and more wildflowers than I could count all woven into a trail that feels miles away from the honking of city life. Nature really popped off here.nnOverall, Edwards Gardens isn’t flashy or overly curated at least not a the time we visited, but it leads to wonderful trails into nature for a peaceful, slow walking kind of day.

A beautiful garden for hiking, walking and enjoying fresh weather or even meeting friends. It is a great spot for photo-shooting from spring to the end of fall! It has many beautiful plants and flowers during spring and summer. The park does not have any admission fee but you need to pay for parking.

Directions to Edwards Gardens with public transportation

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