Whistling Gardens
Whistling Gardens
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Seasonal Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens. Open May thru October. Explore 20 acres of colour, unique design and countless rare plants at our National Award winning botanical gardens. Streams, ponds, cascades, as well as cottage garden strolls, magnificent formal gardens and European influenced architecture all await you. The Conifer collection features 2,000 different specimens and is the largest public collection in the world. Our peony collection features some 1,300+ different varieties and is considered to be the largest public collection in North America! Wheelchair accessible, walking paths, shop for rare and unusual plants or participate in our group garden tours, horticulture or creative workshops. Cameras, and picnic lunch’s welcome! Visit our website for seasonal hours and admission rates.
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Drea M
Ancaster, Canada146 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
Had our high school prom here and it was beautiful. Well manicured gardens, beautiful lights and fountain display. Only downside was the uneven surfaces (grass, gravel, stone) for girls in heels. And the portable toilets… not very classy when everyone was all dressed up.
Written June 8, 2024
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Lauren D
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May 2021
I highly recommend a trip to Whistling Gardens. I was there during peony season and it was stunning. There are so many varieties! We didn't take a picnic lunch but I think it would be a great idea. There are lots of places to sit down and relax. We saw the fountain show and it was beautiful too.
Written August 20, 2021
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RandyRoss
Ridgetown, Canada12,749 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
This was actually our second visit to Whistling Gardens. We first visited in September of 2020. This is a very nice garden to visit and it is certainly worth seeing. However, it is not in the same class as something like Buchart Gardens.
The water show is quite nice.
The water show is quite nice.
Written July 4, 2024
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Olimpia G
3 contributions
Sep 2022
The healthiest place, beautiful, peaceful, to spend enjoyable, educational, time.
The sensory experience is enhanced by having the top of natural beauty (garden collections) and top of technology (fountain night shows) at one place.
I went monthly and will return before the end of the season!
The sensory experience is enhanced by having the top of natural beauty (garden collections) and top of technology (fountain night shows) at one place.
I went monthly and will return before the end of the season!
Written September 19, 2022
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Hi2You
Waterford, Canada78 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
Tranquil and beautiful flowers and trees and shrubs. A wonderful fountain show set to amazing music. A definite return to view the nighttime fountain show one day. I was with my sister and we both enjoyed it. My sister remembered working for the farmer who owned the land years ago as a teenager. It’s beautiful to see what it has turned into.
Written July 18, 2022
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LornaAA
Toronto3 contributions
Feb 2013 • Friends
For those of you who are enthralled by the beauty of nature, add Whistling Gardens to your must see list. As gardeners, friends and I have made an annual trek there for the last 3 years and are amazed at how beautifully this garden is evolving. The variety of trees is particularly impressive with literally thousands of species artistically grouped with water features, shrubs and perennials. A walk through this paradise is not only relaxing and enjoyable, it is also inspirational. The bonus of being able to purchase, for a reasonable price, dwarf conifers or Japanese maples unavailable from any other retailer in Canada is the icing on the cake.
Written September 15, 2013
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souloflyer66
Brantford, Canada7 contributions
Jul 2013 • Friends
Gorgeous botanical gardens with playing fountains.Swans, peacocks, butterflies and a huge array of beautiful trees and plants, some of which can be purchased at the site.Still in an early stage of development,it can only get better.
Written July 21, 2013
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Allan H
Brantford, Canada92 contributions
Aug 2019
I live in the area of Wilsonville and often noticed signs for the Whistling Gardens. I put off going because I didn't think it would be much. But my wife convinced me we should go and on Sunday we took a drive out. What a lovely surprise. In 2003 the owners took an old farm field and created a beautiful botanical gardens. I found a mixture of various conifer and deciduous trees, perennials, shrubs and even cactus. Yes, cactus growing in Southern Ontario. If you are curious about a plant they're all labeled. It took us about 2 hours to go through the whole garden. I would quickly recommend this attraction. I'm sure no matter what time of the growing season you go it would be special.
Written August 19, 2019
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Scouse46
Toronto, Canada16 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
Lovely gardens, beautiful Peonies, nice location for weddings. Owner/guide very knowledgeable on the plants.
Written June 9, 2019
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Hleebstrong
Burlington, Canada42 contributions
Jun 2018
Met my girlfriend here for a relaxing stroll in the many beautiful gardens. Simply amazing the work that has been done to the gardens. So much to see. Do not rush just stroll, bring a picnic immerse yourself in the beautiful surrounds.
Written June 24, 2018
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Thank you for visiting our 'labour of love' in which we have planted in perpetuity, our life's work for fellow nature lovers to enjoy! So pleased we are attracting romantics our way...warmest and happy gardening!
Written June 28, 2018
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Wanda H
Simcoe, Canada
Thank you for sharing our bloom information posted on our website home page. We're pleased to join the Trip Advisor community! As our team rises with the sun to tend to our gardens, please also note regular updates are posted at our social media sites Whistling Gardens on facebook & TWITTER. This forum does not accept url’s so we are unable to include. Enjoy the day!
Written February 20, 2017
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