Devonian Botanic Garden - Devon, Alberta
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N 53° 24.496 W 113° 45.759
12U E 316371 N 5921244
The Devonian Botanic Garden has been managed by the University of Alberta since 1959 when it opened near Devon, Alberta.
Waymark Code: WM6FWH
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 05/27/2009
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The University of Alberta Devonian Botanic Garden, established in 1959, is a stunning 190 acre property made up of manicured gardens, mixed woodland vegetation and an extensive nature trail system.
Highlights of the Garden include the beautiful Kurimoto Japanese Garden, butterfly and cactus showhouses, ornamental flower gardens, alpine gardens, herb, sensory and healing gardens and more.
With 190 acres to explore, the University of Alberta Devonian Botanic Garden has something to appeal to plant enthusiasts, nature-lovers, families and anyone seeking to spend a few idyllic hours in beautiful natural surroundings. Out of the city (but only minutes away), the Garden features 80 acres of display gardens and 110 additional acres of natural areas and ecological preserves.
Indoor display greenhouses, a butterfly house, outdoor displays of annuals and perennials, the Kurimoto Japanese Garden, rose, lilac and peony collections, herb gardens, a native peoples’ garden, extensive alpine garden, sensory and healing garden and more.
Services include a gift shop, unique and unusual plants for sale, natural handmade creations at the Crafters Workshop, delicious homemade food at the Care-It Urban Deli-in-the-Garden, and guided tram tours. Special events, festivals and expositions are held regularly at the Garden.
The Garden is open to visitors seven days a week May through Thanksgiving, and opens during the winter for special events and education courses.
Cost of entry: 13.00 (listed in local currency)
Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri: From: 10:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
Hours of Operation: Sat, Sun: From: 10:00 AM To: 6:00 PM
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