Canadensis Garden Fall Celebration. FREE Admission, Parking & Activities.

Canadensis Garden Fall Celebration. FREE Admission, Parking & Activities.

Celebrate the beauty of autumn at this FREE Family event! Outdoor activities for garden enthusiasts, nature lovers, families!

Date and time

Sat, Sep 28, 2024 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM EDT

Location

Canadensis Botanical Garden

Prince of Wales Drive Ottawa, ON K2C 3K1 Canada

About this event

  • Event lasts 6 hours

Join Us for the 4th Annual Canadensis Garden Fall Celebration!
Saturday, September 28th, at the Central Experimental Farm

Celebrate the beauty of autumn at this FREE event, perfectly timed with Canada’s Forest Week and National Tree Day. Whether you're a garden enthusiast, nature lover, or simply looking for a family-friendly outdoor activity, there's something for everyone to enjoy at the Canadensis Garden site!

Immerse yourself in the colors and spirit of Fall with:

  • Botanical art exhibits showcasing over 20 talented artists - including Foyer Gallery, Art in the Neighbourhood, Arts visuels de Gatineau, and LapisDragon Arts
  • A mesmerizing walk through the “Beyond the Edge: Artists' Garden” sculpture display
  • Expert gardening advice from OHA District 2, the Nepean Horticultural Society, and the Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton

Families can look forward to a day packed with fun activities, including:

  • Craft tables, face painting with Smile Factory, and a scavenger hunt
  • Horse-drawn wagon rides
  • Live music, including performances by local favorites Jesse Stewart in the Ludophone Garden and award-winning artist Jessica Pearson

Don't miss the guided tours of Canada’s native trees and hear about the exciting future plans for the Canadensis Botanical Garden. Plus, be part of the special tree-planting ceremony, where 12 native trees will be planted to mark the occasion.

Location: Canadensis at the Experimental Farm, Prince of Wales Dr, Ottawa, (at Hartwells Locks Lane) FREE Admission, Parking & Activities!

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Organized by

Canadensis Botanical Garden Society
Our Vision and Mission

The vision:

“Canadensis is a magical botanic place where visitors can enrich their lives with unique learning experiences that excite and stimulate the senses”.

The mission:

“Canadensis is a beautiful and diverse botanic garden that provides all visitors with educational, interactive and enjoyable experiences in a unique, sustainable environment. The Garden promotes a deeper understanding of our intimate inter-dependence with nature and encourages the commitment and passion necessary to pursue environmentally responsible lifestyles”.

This is accomplished by:

  • Protecting and preserving, for future generations, the diversity, durability and uniqueness of flora that grow in Canadian climates;
  • Showcasing the ongoing innovations and research taking place in horticulture including environmental sustainability and biodiversity;
  • Demonstrating the impact of our evolving climate on plant life and its effect on our lives.