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With 80 acres of curated space to explore, the garden is the perfect place to recharge in nature. We offer a captivating blend of gardens, natural space, educational experiences and entertainment events.

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Featured Event

Mother’s Day | May 12, 2024

Join us at the garden with your mom or another special woman in your life, explore the early spring gardens and travel the world in our three showhouses.

Visit with your Mom

The garden brings to life an ever-changing selection of special events, from Twilight Picnics to Japanese tea ceremonies.

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Featured Garden

Kurimoto Japanese Garden

Featuring an authentically Japanese design, but utilizing plant species that are adapted to our northern climate, this garden will bring you calm.

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Explore cultural gardens, northern climate-hardy plant collections, indoor showhouses and extensive natural areas.

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Kids’ Programming

We offer 7 unique kids’ educational programs that are closely aligned with Alberta curriculum standards. Each 2-hour Kids in the Garden program is packed with hands-on activities to enrich classroom lessons and ignite young minds with real-world experiences, making them perfect for field trips, birthdays, or day camps.

Start planning your next summer adventure for your kiddos from kindergarten through Grade 12.

Kids’ Programs