Canada
Ontario
Norfolk County
Wilsonville
Things to Do in Wilsonville
Whistling Gardens
See all things to do

Whistling Gardens

See all things to do
See all things to do
Whistling Gardens
4.5
About
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.
Suggested duration
2-3 hours
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing
Full view

Top ways to experience nearby attractions

Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
4.5
50 reviews
Excellent
34
Very good
12
Average
2
Poor
1
Terrible
1
Auchkie
Stoney Creek, Canada401 contributions
Beautuful gardens so peaceful and fabulous water fountain show
Jun 2022 • Couples
What a magnificent place - so calming and romantic and serene. The water show is fabulous lasts 10 minutes. Great place for a garden wedding. They also have an aviary.we highly recommend a visit here
Starting in August there will be a late night water show.
Written June 28, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Lavenderwoman
Toronto197 contributions
Surprise musical water fountain
Jul 2021
Was curious what is a whistling garden. We are thinking might be the birds This is a private garden and there is an entrance fee. A cornfield landscape into a garden, is amazing. It is a well plan out area, break up into few sections. I believe the main attraction were the peonies. But July is late to see them. They mention of seeing Egyptian geese and swans. We only saw few Egyptian geese. Beautiful trees and shrubs. We saw few strangling lilies and other flowers. They are many shady area with benches. It was not crowed at the time of my visit. The garden has a musical water fountain, which display few times a day. It was the high light for the visit. They also have a small aviary. The garden has a small picnic area and garden store. It host events and they were 3 weddings on my visit. Quite a beautiful place for events especially with the garden. I enjoyed my visit very much.
Written July 4, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Olimpia G
1 contribution
“Highly recommend”
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!
Written September 19, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Lauren D
2 contributions
Beautiful during peony season
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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Hi2You
Waterford, Canada19 contributions
Repeat repeat repeat
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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
LornaAA
Toronto3 contributions
Tree-mendous!
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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
souloflyer66
Brantford, Canada7 contributions
Well worth the drive!
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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Allan H
Brantford, Canada84 contributions
What a great surprise
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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Scouse46
Toronto, Canada15 contributions
Coach Trip
Jun 2019 • Friends
Lovely gardens, beautiful Peonies, nice location for weddings. Owner/guide very knowledgeable on the plants.
Written June 9, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Hleebstrong
Burlington, Canada44 contributions
AMAZING is an understatement
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
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Darren H
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
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
2
…
Showing results 1-10 of 50
Anything missing or inaccurate?
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing

Whistling Gardens (Wilsonville) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

Frequently Asked Questions about Whistling Gardens