Kelowna Flower Gardens aims to bring together local gardeners who are passionate about caring for their community in the form of creating masterful works in raising a variety of species of flowers.
We aim to bring the community together in sharing their passion and expertise in growing flowers in the communities of Fintry, Kelowna, Lake Country, Peachland, West Kelowna and Winfield.
To see a World in a grain of Sand,
and Heaven in a Wild Flower, hold infinity in the palm of your hand, And Eternity in an hour. - William Blake (1757-1827)
Canadian Gardens to Visit
British Columbia
Vancouver & Lower Mainland
UBC Botanical Garden - Canada’s oldest university botanical garden (est. 1916) with ~44 hectares of collections
VanDusen Botanical Garden - 22-hectare garden featuring global plant ecosystems
Bloedel Conservatory - Indoor dome with tropical plants and exotic birds
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - First classical Chinese garden built outside Asia
Nitobe Memorial Garden - Traditional Japanese garden connected to UBC
Vancouver Island
Butchart Gardens - One of the most famous gardens in Canada; National Historic Site
HCP Gardens - Horticulture Centre of the Pacific (education-focused garden)
Abkhazi Garden - Heritage garden known for naturalistic design
Finnerty Gardens - University of Victoria garden with extensive rhododendron collections
Interior & Other BC Regions
Columbia Valley Botanical Gardens - Native plant conservation and wetland habitat focus
UBC Okanagan Xeriscape Garden - Demonstrates drought-tolerant landscaping (relevant near you)
Milner Gardens & Woodland - Coastal woodland garden with heritage estate
Ontario
Royal Botanical Gardens - Largest botanical garden in Canada. Over 1,000 hectares of gardens, trails, and conservation areas. Highlights: Arboretum, Rock Garden, Hendrie Park, lilac collections
Toronto Botanical Garden- Smaller but highly curated urban garden. 17 themed gardens focused on education and sustainability
Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens - Known for 2,500+ roses and formal European-style layouts. Includes arboretum and horticulture school. Arboretums & Botanical-Style Gardens
Guelph Arboretum - 160+ hectares of gardens, forests, and wetlands. Includes Japanese, English, and pollinator gardens
Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens - Known for peonies and waterfront setting
Plant Paradise Country Gardens - Large private botanical garden with diverse plant collections
Fanshawe College Arboretum - 5000+ plant species, used for horticulture education
Conservatories & Indoor Botanical Spaces
Allan Gardens Conservatory - Historic greenhouse complex (since 1860). Tropical plants, cacti, and seasonal displays
Centennial Botanical Conservatory - Free indoor conservatory with tropical and desert plants
Windsor, Jackson Park Rose Garden
Quebec
Montréal Botanical Garden- One of the largest botanical gardens in the world. 75 hectares with 20+ thematic gardens and 10 exhibition greenhouses. Highlights: Chinese Garden, Japanese Garden, First Nations Garden
Jardin botanique Roger-Van den Hende - Operated by Université Laval- Focus on northern climate plants and Québec-native species
Notable Regional Botanical Gardens
Jardins de Métis (Reford Gardens) - One of Canada’s most celebrated gardens Known for innovative landscape design and the International Garden Festival
Jardin Daniel A. Séguin - Strong emphasis on agriculture and horticultural education Associated with Québec’s agri-food institute
Jardins du Grand-Portage- Woodland and shade garden - Focus on perennials adapted to Québec climate
Parc Marie-Victorin - Blends art and horticulture Known for large mosaiculture (plant sculptures)
Les Jardins de Quatre-Vents - Private but internationally renowned garden Influenced by European formal design Montreal, Connaught Park Rose Garden and Memorial Park Rose Garden
