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Windmill’s Garden Party (Ritchie)

ALL DAY PLANTS SALES10am-3pm ALL DAY ENTERTAINMENTby Strings of Miquella10am-3pm ALL DAY BALLOT ENTRIESfor 300$ worth of giveaways10am-3pm FREE 15-MINS CONSULTATIONSby Ritchie’s Green Team*BOOKING REQUIRED – SEE BELOW10am-3pm FREE FACE PAINTING by Jacky’s Face Painting11am-2pm FREE BARBECUE *Vegan options will be availalbe12pm-2pm Schedule a 15-minute FREE garden consultation with the knowledgeable experts from Ritchie’s Green Team. ONE APPOINTMENT PER GUEST.Please note that duplicate appointments…

Carp Garlic Festival

The Carp Garlic Festival is back with vendors and recipes. Learn more.

Nikka Yuko Summer Camps

Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden is excited to introduce Summer Day Camps, an engaging, educational, and fun-filled 2-days of activities for youth aged 9-13 hosted by our highly trained and knowledgeable staff. Participants will learn about the history and unique culture of Japan, Japanese Canadians in Southern Alberta, and Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. Participants will have…

Anime Movie Night – Ponyo

Anime Movie Nights at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden Every 2nd Thursday of the Month | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM(Except October — alternate date due to room availability)Location: Prairie Grass Garden(BC LG Room will be used in case of inclement weather)Admission: $15 per personIncludes: Garden admission, anime screening, Ramune soda, and popcorn Enjoy a magical evening under…

Canada Day 2025

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | Open 10:00 AM – 11:00 PMLast entry at 10:30 PMCelebrate Canada Day in a space that blends serenity, culture, and community. From live performances and tea ceremonies to storytelling through film and fireworks—Nikka Yuko is your one-stop destination for a meaningful, memorable day. AdmissionGeneral Admission: $15 (includes one drink +…

Preserving Mature Trees

Preserving Mature Trees by Toni Ellis of Tree Trust. A passionate talk with photographs focusing on the value and importance of mature trees and why we can’t take them for granted. Toni will give pointers on how homeowners can keep mature trees healthy and explain what Tree Trust is doing to keep big trees on…

Bloom and Art Festival

We will be hosting our 3rd Annual Bloom and Art Festival on the weekend of July 5 & 6, 2025.Showcasing the talent of local artists, the greenhouse and outdoor nursery space will be filled with a variety of art forms including mixed media, pottery, metal, stained glass, wood and more… Join us to celebrate the…

Just Us Sing-A-Long – Included With Your Admission to Whistling Gardens

Oldies but Goodies Classics “We love to sing songs that people can relate to and sing along, even dance!”

A Garden Walk – Arcady Summer Concert & Silent Auction

Good Vibes – Included With Your Admission!

Our Random Acts of Kindness Will Make Your Day Better – Wind & Wire Concert, FREE Hugs & CARE DAY! WIND & WIRE CONCERT: Paul & Mark… Saxophone & Guitar …Relive the memories of your past with instrumental versions of popular songs from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and beyond, while you explore the gardens…

Tour of the Gully Restoration at the Fletcher Wildlife Garden

In 2015, the FWG gully, visible from Prince of Wales Drive, was full of comfrey mixed with dog-strangling vine. That first summer, a few of these very invasive species were replaced with patches of Joe Pye Weed and Swamp Milkweed. Each year, more invasives were removed and more native wildflowers that like moist soil were…

North American International Yosakoi Festival

We are honoured to host the first Yosakoi Festival in North America—a vibrant, high-energy celebration of Japanese culture, dance, and global community. With roots in Kochi, Japan, Yosakoi Naruko Dance blends tradition with creativity, and this festival will bring together teams from across North America and beyond for an unforgettable showcase of movement, music, and…

Vertical Garden Wall at the University of Ottawa

The University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Social Sciences building features a remarkable six-story living wall, also known as a vertical garden, which stands as a testament to the university’s commitment to sustainability and innovative design. Completed in 2012, this living wall stands as the tallest biofilter wall in North America. Its primary function is not…

Perennials Garden Tour

WHEN: Saturday July 19, 9:00 a.m. Registration is for one individual only. Each attendee must be registered separately. The tour will take place RAIN OR SHINE. WHERE: The tour will meet in the small parking lot beside Building 75 on the NCC Driveway. Visitor parking at this location is limited to 90 minutes. Plentiful paid parking is…

Rock Garden Tour

WHEN: Tuesday, July 22 at 5:00 p.m. Registration is for one individual only. Each attendee must be registered separately. The tour will take place RAIN OR SHINE. WHERE: Meet at the small parking lot beside Building 75 on the NCC Driveway. Visitor parking at this location is limited to 90 minutes. Tour leader: Annie Creighton, Team Leader, Rock…

Saint Sauveur/Montreal Garden Tour

Featuring: This tour originates in the Burlington area and then travels east with pick-ups along Hwy 401 east. Please call the office for departure information. More information

Natives & Clay 2

Return in September to visit to Lis Allison’s beautiful woodland garden and pottery studio. Ottawa Valley Plant Nursery will be a there with a large new selection on native plants for sale, to compliment Lis’s beautiful functional pottery. You may pre-order plants from the Availability List for these events.

Open Gardens

Join us for a stroll through two beautiful gardens at peak bloom during our Open Gardens event. Visit Maitland Garden of Hope and Van Berlo Gardens, both in Maitland, Ontario. Maitland Garden of Hope: 1 Jones Court, Maitland, ON; 613-348-3125polish@sympatico.ca Van Berlo Gardens: 1357 County Road 2, Maitland, ON; 613-640-0288vanberlo.gardens@gmail.com (Rain date: 20 July)

2025 Festival of Fountains: The Night Garden

The Night Garden evening performances introduce an interpretive storytelling experience of music, water, and lighting create a magical theatrical experience. Whistling Gardens is the first in Canada to use special computerized pumps to create dazzling effects. The computerized musical fountain program is likely the largest in the country! SHOP! The rare, beautiful and one of…

Pleasure and Enjoyment

Pleasure and Enjoyment

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