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 December 31

Hamilton Civic Museums Virtual Tours

28 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 1A1

Now thru September 8

Kelso Cove Waterpark

Kelso Conservation Area / Glen Eden

5234 Kelso Road, Milton, ON, L9T 2X7

Waterpark Ticket Price (not including gate admission): $25.00 Open daily from 11:00 am - 7:00...

August 4 - 18

Ghost Walks: Hamilton’s Dark History Tour

Ghost Walks

13 Augusta Street, Hamilton, ON

Dates and Time: Aug 4th & 18th at 3:00pm Price: $13.00

Now thru October 10

Guided Sunset Paddles

Six Nations Tourism

Brant County Highway 54, Ohsweken, ON

Dates and Times: June 27th, Jul 8th, Jul 15th, Jul 25th, Aug 1st, Aug 5th,...

Now thru October 15

Grand Overnight Camping Adventure

Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company

115 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON, N3L 2M4

Dates and Times: Offered every day - book ahead! Price: Varies depending on boat choice

Now thru August 28

The Joy of Birding (Intermediate)

Royal Botanical Gardens

680 Plains Road West, Burlington, ON, L7T 4H4

Dates and Time: Jun 28th, Jul 8th, Jul 16th, Jul 20th, Jul 25th, Jul 30th,...

August 17 - October 25

Ghost Walks: Hermitage Ruins

Ghost Walks

603 Sulphur Springs Rd, Ancaster, ON

Dates: Aug 17th; Sept 13th & 27th; Oct 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th Prices: Adults...

Now thru October 31

One Axe Pursuits: Introduction to Outdoor Rock Climbing

One Axe Pursuits

7200 Appleby Line, Milton, ON

Dates: May to October Duration: 6 hours (10:00am to 4:00pm) Price: $250/person Contact to book...

Now thru August 31

Explore Halton Hills this Summer with the Sticker Map Program!

Halton Hills Tourism

1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills, Georgetown, ON L7G 5G2

Dates: Jun 1st to Aug 31st

Now thru October 20

Grand River Rafting: Paris to Brant Park (Self-Guided)

Grand River Rafting Company

119 Jennings Rd, Brantford

Date & Times: Various across Seasons and Days Price: Ranges from $40 to $100 depending...

Now thru October 31

Ghost Walks Dundas

Ghost Walks

2 King St W Dundas, Ontario

Dates: Jul 26th; Aug 9th & 24th; Sept 21st & 28th; Oct 3rd, 6th, 10th,...

Now thru October 13

On The Water with Six Nations Tourism

Six Nations Tourism

2498 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON, N0A 1M0

Season Dates: May 18th to Oct 13th Length: 3 hours. All tours must be booked...

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