Centennial Park Conservatory

Although it’s small (15−20mins max!), it’s also nearby (literally the Miss/​Etobicoke border) AND, most importantly, free! :))) Of course, a voluntary donation can be made on behalf of the city of Toronto though.
There are 3 sections:
1) Spring bulb flowers — various hyacinths, tulips
2) Tropical plants — plumeria, banana trees, figs, monsteras, orchids, etc. There is also a cage with fancy budgies and a separate one with a white parrot/​macaw who was very loud and obnoxious. Its caws were soo loud that it scared some young children
3) Cacti — drier environment
Centennial Park Conservatory — what’s an indoor tropical garden called, a «botanical» garden, greenhouse? — is located literally outside Centennial Park. There is at least 2 medium sized parking lots, so there’s plenty of parking!
Great place to relax, indoors, or for an impromptu photo shoot, or venue to host a small wedding… which was taking place when I was visiting. Grounds are probably a bit prettier when things are more ‘green’ outside.

I thought I was familiar with most places in the GTA but I hadn’t even heard of this place before! It’s tucked in Centennial Park and surrounded by activities that are well known like the batting cages, go-​karting, and slopes. If you want a breather from those things, you should definitely check out the Conservatory. Bonus points for Free Admission, although you can leave a donation.
The place is well maintained and pleasing to the eye. Their permanent collections boast plants and flowers from different climates in the separate wings. They even have living creatures: turtles and fish in ponds, birds in cages, and I even spotted a squirrel running rampant in a bush. They also have special events running at different times throughout the year, so they seem active even though it’s not busy at all. In fact, there were only 2 other people wandering around when we were there. Venture a peek outside by the bridge and pond with the Red Japanese Maple tree because it’s a beautiful place to take pictures.

The most amazing garden ever! They change the flowers multiple times a month and I always have something new to see when I go there. The ambiance is also amazing! I love to look at the fish and the white cockatoo is so cute! It hides its head under the newspaper out of shyness when it sees my mother!

While not as well known as its downtown Toronto equivalent (Allan Gardens Conservatory), the Centennial Park Conservatory provides a great place to see the seasonal flower shows and the permanent tropical and desert plantings.
I visited for the first time last week in the midst of a harsh and dreary Toronto winter. Maybe because I arrived early during the morning but there was no one around except one or two staff.
The complex is made up of three greenhouses, similar to the arrangement at Allan Gardens Conservatory. One noticeable difference is the waterfall and automatic misters found in the main building where you can find the tropical plants.
The Conservatory is located in the west end (Etobicoke) and is accessible by public transit (take the #48 Rathburn bus from Royal York subway station or connect at Rathburn at Islington, Kipling, etc. from the west end). Just a warning if you do bus it out here, especially in bad weather, the bus runs only every 20 minutes and there’s no shelter at the stop.
Bring a lunch or snack since the Conservatory is in the middle of a park with residential housing nearby.
There is parking around the driveway.
There’s no cost for parking or entry although I saw signs asking for donations. I think the «staff» are volunteers (?)
I think it’s worth the trek out once but I wouldn’t say it’s a must see attraction. But if you have some time to kill in the west end…

I was looking for something to do on family day and found this place. Its run by the toronto parks. Free entry, Free parking. Good for a stroll to enjoy nature while everything outside is covered by snow.
Don’t forget to say hello to Angel — the Aussie cockatoo. If he is of the mood you will be rewarded by a «hello» back as well as a dance.

Baby girl and I love it here! It is an indoor tropical oasis. Fantastic place to take a baby ready to discover the world! One star docked because we can’t figure out how to get to the other buildings and every time we look to ask someone we can’t find someone. However, I am sure we will visit enough to find them and if I discover that it is due to my own stupidity that I can’t find the other buildings, I will update my review.

I was actually shocked this place was not reviewed yet.
This is a great little conservatory out in Etobicoke, it’s completely run by volunteers and free of charge. Definitely, a great place if you enjoy plants, gardening and also if you have kids.
They have a great selection of exotic plants, flowers and even an orchid display, but my favorite is the clementine tree!!! brings me back memories of my grandmas back yard.
It’s free of charge but they greatly appreciate donations.
Also a great place to visit in the winter when everything else is cold and dry.