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Orchidophilia 2026

Orchidophilia 2026

About This Event

Enjoy the sights and fragrance of a weekend of stunning orchid exhibits by members, visiting societies and vendors, educational exhibits, photography, Ikebana and botanic artist exhibits focused on orchids. Enjoy shopping from national and international orchid vendors. Get orchid care help from our team and attend workshops on how to care and repot your orchids amongst others.

This is an American Orchid Society (AOS) sanctioned Show. Exhibits will be judged with both Ribbon judging in the morning and AOS judging in the afternoon.

The event takes place at Algonquin College, 1385 Woodroffe Ave in Building D. Enter through Building C and follow the signage to the Show.

There is free parking in Lots 8 and 9.

Doors are open to the general public Saturday, May 2, from noon until 5 pm, and on Sunday May 3, from 9 am until 4 pm.

Photographers:  Tripods can be used on Sunday, May 3, from 9 am to 11 am only.

General admission:  $14

Seniors (60+) and Youth (18 and under):  $10

Children under 12 with a supervising adult:  Free

For those who are focused on vendor purchases and attention, there is a special Advanced Entry fee of $30. Only 100 of these are sold online. Advanced entry is from 11 am to noon on Saturday to the Vendor area only. The Exhibit area remains closed until noon.

Confirmed List of Vendors

Ching Hua Orchids, Taiwan
AnLi’s Orchid Gardens, Ajax
Crystal Star Orchids, Newmarket
DiCiommo Orchids, Hamilton
Ecuagenera, Ecuador
Flora Peculia, Toronto
Le Paradis des Orchidées, Laval
Orchids in our Tropics, Stouffville
Ravenvision, Stratford
Roehampton Orchids, Toronto
Magic Oasis, North York
Plantal Support, Kitchener
Philippe Jolivet Photography, Montréal
J&L Orchids, Connecticut

Presenter

Founded in 1978, the Ottawa Orchid Society (OOS) aims to promote and assist in every way the knowledge, appreciation, culture, study, development, improvement and conservation of orchids.

Details

Date May 2, 2026 to May 3, 2026
Time 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost Standard: General Admission 14$, Seniors (60+) and Youth (12-18), Under 12 free: Advanced Entry (online only $30
Themes 👨‍👩‍👧 Family & Youth Gardening

Location

Algonquin College Building D, Enter through Building c
1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Nepean, ON, Canada

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Ottawa Orchid Society

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