As our country’s gardens come back to life each spring, a beautiful lesson in Canadian history blooms as well. From manicured estate gardens to interactive events and festivals that celebrate the region’s buds and blooms, dig into Hamilton Halton Brant’s rich gardening heritage and celebrate Canadian gardens.

 

 

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    ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS, BURLINGTON AND HAMILTON

    Explore Canada’s largest botanical garden featuring over 2,000 acres of gardens and nature sanctuaries including the world’s largest lilac collection, over 100,000 spring bulbs and a Mediterranean Garden under glass.

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    GAIRLOCH GARDENS, OAKVILLE

    Stroll amongst beautiful flowers, breathtaking scenery and majestic trees on this former 400-acre farm.

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    WILLIAM DAM SEEDS, DUNDAS

    Tour the trial gardens here and get a peak into the future of vegetable, flower, grass and herb seed varieties.

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    DUNDURN CANSTLE'S TWO ACRE KITCHEN GARDEN, HAMILTON

    One of the most interesting aspects of the recent landscape restoration project at Dundurn National Historic Site is the attempt to recreate Sir Allan MacNab’s Victorian kitchen garden. Take a stroll through for yourself.

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    WHITEHERN HISTORIC HOUSE & GARDEN, HAMILTON

    Prominently situated in a walled garden, Whitehern is an outstanding example of a 19th-century urban estate originally owned by a wealthy industrialist.

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Now thru November 30

Thrill UFLY Package

Upright Aviation Academy

5296 Bell School Line, Burlington ON, L7M 0P1

UFly Package can be arranged for single or groups and you can event request extra...

Now thru December 31

McMaster University Campus Architecture Tour

McMaster Museum of Art

McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L6

Requires an off-site internet connection

December 27 - January 7

Winter Break Drop-In Activity Centre: Dig It! Archaeology 101 with the Hamilton Children’s Museum

Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology – National Historic Site

900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton, ON

Closed Mondays, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00...

Now thru December 31

Workshop & Retreat

Art Gallery of Hamilton

123 King Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4S8

Workshops & Retreats available for a minimum of 15 people, maximum of 75. Have a...

Now thru December 31

Paintball

Cameron Speedway & Amusements

2633 Upper James Street, Mount Hope, ON, L0R 1W0

Prices vary, pre-booking online is suggested, online waiver must be filled out

Now thru December 31

Coffee & Colours Adult Classes

The Williams Mill Creative Arts Studios

515 Main Street, Glen Williams (Halton Hills), ON, L7G 3S9

Reservation is required for Coffee & Colours. Email paulinegladstone@icloud.com to book and confirm a date...

Now thru December 31

Memory Lane Tour

Downtown Hamilton BIA

20 Hughson Street South, Hamilton, ON, L8N 2A1

Free of charge

Now thru November 30

Discovery Kids Courses

Treetop Trekking

5050 Harrison Rd, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0

Individual Rate Ages 5-8: $27 School/ Youth Groups Rate Ages 5-8: $20

December 3 - 16

Holiday Workshops with Oakville Galleries

Oakville Galleries

1306 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville, ON, L6J 1L6

Date & Time: Dec 3rd & 16th, 1:00pm - 3:00pm Workshop Price: Members: $29.75 |...

Now thru December 31

Warmups, Break-Out Session, & Mini Tours

Art Gallery of Hamilton

123 King Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4S8

Virtual Session: starting from $150 Email: education@artgalleryofhamilton.com

Now thru December 31

Introduction to Outdoor Rock Climbing

One Axe Pursuits

7200 Appleby Line, Milton, ON, L9T 2Y1

$1000 + HST, up to 4 participants Additional participants: $250 + HST per person Duration:...

Now thru November 30

Team Building Programs

Treetop Trekking

5050 Harrison Rd, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0

Rates vary per activity

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