On Site Activities

Garden Activities

  • Go on a tour of our extensive gardens, self-guided or with your gardener host.

  • Have your morning coffee in our gazebo amongst the flowers.

  • Scavenger hunts for fairies, plants, etc.

  • Plant give-aways for guest gardeners

  • Expert dahlia grower consults

  • Photography opportunities

 

Leisure Opportunities

  • Look through the giant kaleidoscope

  • Play outdoor checkers

  • Enjoy a good book on the deck overlooking the garden. We have vintage books and garden-themed fiction to peruse.*

  • Visit Charing Park across the street, which has play structures, ice skating, soccor, baseball, and basketball.

* We have a collection of garden-themed fiction. Donate an adult fiction book with "Garden" in the title and receive $5 off your bill!

 

Walking and Biking Trails

  • Explore the NCC Pathway Network that runs behind our property

  • Borrow a bike, free of charge

  • Feeling adventurous? Try a tandem bike!

 
 

Local Attractions and Facilities within a Short drive

Visit Ottawa Tourism and Narcity Ottawa for more local events and attractions.