One of Toronto’s largest tours of private gardens. Garden-goers will have the opportunity to visit 14 residential gardens, of varying sizes and themes in the unique Toronto enclave of Hogg’s Hollow. The self-guided format lets participants discover the gardens at their own pace following a printed guide and map. In addition, a comprehensive digital guide is provided with full descriptions of the featured gardens, historical and touring tips, neighbourhood recommendations, and more. A complimentary shuttle bus service is available for participants to “hop on and hop off” along the route, which is also very walkable. Garden seekers will also have a chance to ask questions and learn something too! Knowledgeable Toronto Master Gardeners will be stationed in each garden and are happy to answer plant and garden design questions. All proceeds from the tour support the Toronto Botanical Garden.
This outdoor event can be enjoyed solo or with family and friends, strolling along the tree-lined streets, while skipping in and out of gardens. Come early or linger after the tour to shop or dine at one of the local restaurants in the area.
Save the Date
Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8, 2025
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tickets
One-Day Pass, Public $45, TBG Member $40
Two-Day Pass, Public $70, TBG Member $65
Student/Child Pass, $25
Please note:
- Online Advance Sales will commence in Spring 2025. Ticket sales are available online before the tour through our website and Eventbrite. Wristbands and maps may be picked up at the Toronto Botanical Garden two weeks in advance of the tour. You will be notified by email when they are available.
- In-Person Sales. Available two weeks before the tour at the Toronto Botanical Garden. Tickets will also be available for purchase at tour headquarters on the weekend of the event.
- For ticket information and questions email [email protected]
- The tour takes place rain or shine. Please dress for the weather.
About Hogg’s Hollow
The area is bounded by Yonge Street, York Mills Road, Highland Crescent and Rosedale Golf Club and is accessible via the Yonge-York Mills TTC station. It’s known for its English Cottage homes, as well as Tudor and Georgian architecture, gorgeous landscapes, and some pretty amazing gardeners! Read more on the History of Hogg’s Hollow in this BlogTO article on the area.
Tour Headquarters
Location TBA. Open on the weekend of the tour only from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thank you to our Event and Community Supporters
Photo Galleries from Previous Tours
- 2024 – Swansea (photo gallery)
- 2023 – Riverdale (photo gallery)
- 2022 – Wychwood
- 2021 – Postponed due to COVID-19
- 2020 – Postponed due to COVID-19
- 2019 – The Beach (photo gallery)
- 2018 – Windfields Estate ( photo gallery)
- 2017 – Rosedale North
- 2016 – The Kingsway (photo gallery)
- 2015 – Lawrence Park (photo gallery)
- 2014 – Hogg’s Hollow (photo gallery)
- 2013 – Forest Hill (photo gallery)
- 2012 – Rosedale (photo gallery)
- 2011 – Swansea Village (photo gallery)
- 2010 – The Beach
- 2009 – Beyond the Bridle Path
- 2008 – Riverdale
- 2007 – Wychwood Park and Davenport Ridge
- 2006 – Toronto Islands
- 2005 – Rosedale East
- 2004 – Rosedale
- 2003 – The Kingsway and Sunnylea
- 2002 – Lawrence Park
- 2001 – Bennington Heights & Moore Park
- 2000 – Rosedale
- 1999 – Grenadier Pond
- 1998 – Hogg’s Hollow
- 1997 – Spadina, Casa Loma & Davenport Hill
- 1996 – Riverview Drive, Teddington Park & Mason Blvd.
- 1995 – Shades of the Humber (Baby Point)
- 1994 – A Sunset tour of Arjay Crescent
- 1993 – Rosedale & Forest Hill
- 1992 – Lawrence Park
- 1991 – Hogg’s Hollow
- 1990 – Forest Hill & Belmont Street
- 1989 – Downtown Toronto Private Gardens
- 1988 – Downtown Toronto Private Gardens
Media Coverage
- Garden Gawking in the Beaches, National Post by KC Hoard
- See how Beaches gardens grow in this year’s annual tour, Toronto Star by Mark Cullen and Ben Cullen
- Sanctuaries from climate change thrive in GTA backyards, Toronto Star by Carola Vyhnak
- Beach gardens to be featured in upcoming Through The Garden Gate tour, Beach Metro by Mary Fran McQuade
- Beauty and The Beach, Botanical Buzz by Lorraine Hunter
- Through the Garden Gate: a great summer tour, Toronto Star by Sonia Day
- Toronto’s ‘Through the Garden Gate’ Celebrates 30 Years! by Janet Davis
- Through the Garden Gate — 30 Gardens for 30 Years by Lorraine Hunter
- Through the Garden Gate: North Rosedale and Moore Park by Three Dogs in a Garden
- Through the Garden Gate: The Kingsway by Helen Battersby
- Break out those walking shoes, garden tour season has started by Sonia Day
- TBG’s Through the Garden Gate Tour in the Kingsway by Cristina da Silva
- Sneak Peak of the TBG’s Through the Garden Gate: The Kingsway by Barbara’s Garden Chronicles
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