University of Alberta Botanic Garden

This botanical garden spans over 240 acres with 80 cultivated acres, housing more than 4,000 plant species and over 3,000 flowering annuals across diverse themed sections and natural habitats.

Established in 1959 on land donated to the university, the garden was originally known as the Devonian Botanic Garden and underwent major restoration efforts following significant flood damage in the 1970s.

The garden features the Kurimoto Japanese Garden with traditional lanterns and pagoda, plus the Aga Khan Garden, recognized as the world's most northerly Islamic garden with orchards and forest pathways.

Open Friday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. from May to October, the garden requires admission fees and provides free parking with designated areas for buses and bicycles.

Indoor showhouses enable the cultivation and display of tropical, arid, and temperate plant species year-round, regardless of Canada's outdoor weather conditions and seasonal limitations.

Location: Parkland County

Fee: Yes

Operator: University of Alberta

Address: 51227 Alberta Highway 60 T7Y 1C5 Parkland County

Opening Hours: Friday-Sunday 10:00-19:00

Phone: +17804923050

Website: https://botanicgarden.ualberta.ca

GPS coordinates: 53.40502,-113.75656

Latest update: October 3, 2025 11:21