🇨🇦 FREE Urban Oasis Alert! Allan Gardens + Weekend Market 🌿🌸
🌸 Allan Gardens ⏰ Open daily 10am-5pm (last entry 4:45pm) 🎟️ FREE admission! 📍 160 Gerrard St E, Toronto 🚇 TTC: College Station 🚗 Street parking on Carlton/Gerrard or Green P at 405 Sherbourne St 🪴 A Hidden Green Gem Since 1879! Step into this historic glasshouse paradise—perfect for plant lovers, photographers, and serenity seekers. 🌵 Greenhouse Tour Guide 1️⃣ Arid House (NW) – Desert dreams with cacti & succulents 🌵☀️ 2️⃣ Tropical House (NE) – Jungle vibes with banana trees & vines 🍃🍌 3️⃣ Orchid House (SW) – Rainbow explosion of orchids & bromeliads 💐🌈 4️⃣ Temperate House (SE) – Seasonal blooms + koi pond tranquility 🐟✨ ⚠️ Palm House (East) closed for restoration (heritage 1910 glass dome!). Some plants moved to Cloud Gardens & Centennial Park Conservatory. 🎪 Weekend Farmers’ Market ⏰ Every Sat, 10am-2pm ➡️ Buy flowers, plants, honey, snacks! 📍 Children’s Conservatory area 🧸 Muddy Wednesdays (Kids’ Edition!) ⏰ July 9-Aug 13, Wed 10am-12pm ➡️ Let tiny gardeners play in dirt & plant! 📜 Rules to Know 🚫 No pets (service animals only) 🚫 No outside food/drinks 🚫 No trampling flowers or professional gear (tripods/etc) 📸 Casual photos OK—permits needed for weddings/studio shoots 📦 No lockers (travel light!) Bonus: Super close to Toronto Metropolitan University—pair with a campus visit! 🏫 #TorontoGardens #WeekendVibes #TorontoLife #UrbanJungle #FreeInToronto #PlantParents #FarmersMarketFinds #KidFriendlyTO #HistoricToronto