Ottawa is home to a variety of stunning gardens and green spaces that showcase the beauty of nature in the city. From the intricate designs of the ornamental gardens to the sprawling grounds of the Governor General’s residence, there are plenty of places to explore for any nature enthusiast. Take an essential garden tour of Ottawa to some of the most picturesque and tranquil spots in the city, including the Dominion Arboretum, Commissionar’s Park, Maplelawn, and Beechwood Cemetery.
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…
Started more than 30 years ago as an idea in the minds of two Ottawa Field Naturalists Club (OFNC) members, the Fletcher Wildlife Garden has become an icon in the Ottawa gardening scene. Pioneers at the time, Jeff Harrison and Peter Hall thought that if you created a “natural area” with a variety of habitats…
The Dominion Arboretum, established in 1886 as part of the Central Experimental Farm, commenced its operations as an agro-forestry station. It is Canada’s oldest arboretum and forms part of the Central Experimental Farm, a National Historic Site. Its primary objective was to assess the resilience of European, Asian, Western, and Southern North American species, as…
The ornamental gardens at the Central Experimental Farm are hallowed grounds in terms of Canadian horticultural history. To get a better appreciation of this, you have to imagine yourself going back to 1886, when the Canadian government established the experimental farm. At the time, Canadians were looking for research-based solutions to add more colour to…
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