Centennial Conservatory

Centennial Conservatory is a greenhouse facility in Thunder Bay with separate sections displaying tropical plants, cacti, and rotating seasonal exhibits. The building houses a diverse range of plant species grown under controlled indoor conditions.

The facility opened in 1967 as part of Canada's centennial celebrations, marking the nation's 100th birthday with new public projects. It has since developed into a long-standing community resource for exploring tropical plant life in northern Ontario.

The conservatory serves as a gathering place where visitors connect with plant life from around the world and learn about natural ecosystems. People come here to experience how plants grow in different climates and to understand their role in our lives.

The site is easily accessible and provides parking for visitors, including dedicated spaces for group coaches and tour buses. Guided tours are available to help visitors learn about the plant collections.

The greenhouse cultivates fruit trees such as bananas, peaches, and papayas that bear tropical fruit despite Thunder Bay's cold climate. Seeing these trees produce real crops indoors is an unexpected sight in a northern setting.

Location: Ontario

Inception: 1965

GPS coordinates: 48.39090,-89.26040

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:41