Centennial Park Conservatory
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| Centennial Park Conservatory | |
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 2010 Christmas Show at the Conservatory | |
  Location of the conservatory in Toronto | |
| Type | Conservatory |
| Location | 151 Elmcrest Road Toronto, Ontario M9C 3S2 |
| Coordinates | 43°38′58″N 79°35′18″W / 43.64944°N 79.58833°W |
| Created | 1969 |
| Operated by | City of Toronto |
| Open | 10 am to 5 pm daily |
Centennial Park Conservatory is a conservatory in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[1][2] It consists of three greenhouses and 12,000 square feet (1,100 m2) of plants including a cactus house, a tropical house and a show house which features seasonal displays. It is located in Centennial Park, in the former City of Etobicoke. This conservatory is cared for by Toronto Parks who also run Allan Gardens. Admission is free.
The highlight is the Christmas show which opens the second Sunday of December with Christmas carollers, cookies, and hot apple cider. In December many different poinsettias are displayed, from white to red to dark purple. The Japanese chrysanthemum show occurs the first Sunday in November. The spring show at Easter features hyacinths, tulips, hydrangeas, and Easter lilies.
