Toronto Botanical Garden

ALLAN GARDENS CONSERVATORY

Allan Gardens Conservatory is almost 100 years old and has over 16,000 square feet of greenhouse area. It contains tropical plants from all over the world from Palm trees to cacti. There are also seasonal plantings throughout the year. From mid-January to the end of March the spring show of bulbs are displayed.

Winter ESL Adult Indoor Tours
ESL Guided Tours will be structured to complement any language instruction programme for newcomers to Canada. The tour guides will take the class in groups of approximately 10 people to each of the 5 greenhouses, stopping at specific focal points to highlight specific words. Emphasis will be on making a connection between the spoken word and the visual cues found in the greenhouse. Guides will use flash cards to underscore difficult words and concepts. On confirmation of a tour, teachers can download a vocabulary package below. This information can be used in class to prepare students for their tour.

Availability: January through March.
Duration: Approximately 60 minutes.
Cost: $3.00 per person.
Location: Allan Gardens.
Conditions: Rain or Shine. Groups of 5 to 15 adults.
Reservations: Required. To book call 416-397-1366. Please book at least 1 week in advance.

Preparation for ESL Teachers:
Download an ESL Vocabulary Package before your booked tour.

How to Get There
Allan Gardens is easily accessible by TTC via the Yonge subway to College Street and then take an eastbound Carlton streetcar to Sherbourne St. It is located on the south side of Carlton St. between Jarvis Ave. and Sherbourne St. It's easily accessible by TTC via the Yonge Subway to College St. & the eastbound Carlton streetcar.