Toronto Botanical Garden

Wilket Creek Ravine, Guided Tour (SOLD OUT)
2023-11-02 14:30 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Explore Wilket Creek Ravine with an expert guide; part of the Urban Ravine Symposium.

Celebrate the wonder that is the Wilket Creek Ravine! This 90-minute tour includes a guided walk through the Toronto Botanical Garden and into Wilket Creek which connects to Toronto’s expansive ravine system. You’ll learn about the plants, history, wildlife, and ecological importance of Toronto’s wild spaces.

This FREE event is part of the Urban Ravine Symposium taking place Thursday, November 2, and Friday, November 3. For full details click here: URS

Pre-registration is required.

PLEASE NOTE:

Some portions of the tour have uneven terrain, steps, and slopes. Please bring appropriate clothing and footwear.

Washrooms are available only at the beginning and end of the tour. You may wish to arrive early so that you have time to use the facilities before the tour begins.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Please note tours take place rain or shine but may be canceled due to severe weather or other circumstances beyond our control.

Through the Garden Gate: Swansea
2024-06-08 00:00 - 2024-06-09 23:59 (America/New_York)
PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE

Toronto’s largest tour of the most beautiful private residential gardens. This walkable, self-guided annual tour will highlight the most beautiful private gardens in the west-end Toronto neighbourhood of Swansea. This area is known for historical architecture, vibrant shopping and dining in Bloor-West Village, and some pretty amazing gardeners! Garden-goers will have the opportunity to visit more than 20 residential gardens, of varying sizes and themes. The self-guided format enables participants to discover the gardens at their own pace following a map and guide that contains descriptions of each featured garden. A complimentary shuttle bus service is available for participants to “hop on and hop off” along the route, which is also very walkable. Back by popular demand will be live music in select gardens to enhance your enjoyment of connecting with nature. 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 nearby Bloor-West Village.
Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9, 2024
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
One-Day Pass, Public $45, TBG Member $40
Two-Day Pass, Public $70, TBG Member $65
Student/Child Pass, $25
Your ticket (wristband) gives you access to:

Over 20 beautiful private gardens
“Hop on, hop off” complimentary shuttle buses which roam the garden route
Garden guide and map with descriptions of each garden as well as a comprehensive digital guide to making the most of your tour experience which includes the history of the area, full descriptions of the featured gardens, insider and neighbourhood tips, and more.

TOUR HEADQUARTERS
Tour Headquarters, located at Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Avenue, Toronto, ON will be open on Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE SWANSEA TOWN HALL. They do not have ticket information and cannot assist you- if you need assistance please contact the Toronto Botanical Garden at 416-397-1341 or email programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca
PARKING
There is no parking available at the Swansea Town Hall. There are Green P lots on the north side of Bloor Street, and the tour is located near two subway stations, Runnymede and Jane, which are just a 7-10 minute walk to the Swansea Town Hall. The Swansea 77 bus does the loop from Runnymede Station. You can also pick up the Tour Shuttle Buses at stops along the Garden Route. These will be indicated on the Garden guide and map.
Please Note:

Online Advance Sales. 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 programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca
The tour takes place rain or shine. Please dress for the weather.

THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY SPONSORS

Bloor West Village BIA
Swansea Town Hall

PREVIOUS 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

NEIGHBOURHOODS THIS ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR HAS VISITED

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

Pre-Concert Tours
2024-07-11 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-11 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-07-18 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-07-25 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-08-01 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-08-08 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-08-15 17:30 - 18:30, 2024-08-22 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) and 1 more date
Stop and smell the flowers while enjoying a 60-minute tour of the Toronto Botanical Garden and Edwards Gardens before a concert! This guided walk will take you through the beautiful themed gardens and a stroll into the beloved Edwards Gardens. You’ll learn about the history of these gardens and all about pollinators, the plants on display, and the ecology of this area.
The FREE Edwards Summer Music Series concerts begin promptly at 7 pm. This tour will end at the concert venue so you can grab a spot before the music starts.
Pre-registration required. Register here.
Important Info: These tours are for individuals or small groups, with a maximum of 15 participants per tour. Tours will take place rain or shine so please wear appropriate clothing. Please note the terrain is uneven in some areas, with steps and slopes.
All proceeds go towards supporting our beautiful gardens, thank you for your support!
