City: Calgary
Top Things to do in Calgary
What to do and see in Calgary, Canada: The Best Gardens
The sophisticated city that grew out of the Canadian West, Calgary balances the modern and the traditional with pioneer charm. For the full western experience, show up in time for the annual Calgary Stampede, complete with rodeos. Year-round you'll find abundant shopping, dining and nightlife; a short drive away are some of Canada's finest national parks.
Restaurants in Calgary
1. Reader Rock Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reader's Garden Cafe is located inside the gardens.
Reviewed By afshanm - Calgary, Canada
If you're in Calgary you MUST go here. Very beautiful walk and an oasis in the city. It isn't the best place if you're mobility impaired although the restaurant does have a ramp access. The flora here is gorgeous and you can easily spend a day sitting and reading or having a picnic.
2. Baker Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By BenLar137 - Calgary, Canada
Baker Park is one of Calgary's hidden gems, just across the Bow River from the more famous Bowness Park. If you're driving, from 85 Street, take the turnoff west to Scenic Bow Rd and with its "Graduated Support Community Living" sign - we didn't see Baker Park signs on 85 Street. Or, if you like a longer walk, you can even start at Bowness Park and incorporate Baker Park in a nice loop, using the pedestrian links over the Bow River on the Stoney Trail Bridge and the 85 Street Bridge. We were a bit surprised how busy the Frisbee Golf area was, but we weren't surprised at all the birds we were seeing - it's a bit famous in the birding community for many birds that visit here all year. There are loads of different paths in the park, but only the main ones receive winter maintenance. A great place to check out in the winter!
3. Calgary Horticultural Society
4. Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
The Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs were created, and continue to be maintained, by community volunteers. The Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs is without doubt one of the Seven Wonders of Calgary, Alberta. It boasts 20 000 square feet of gardens which includes a spectacular Wall Garden that runs an uninterrupted 1300 feet. In the gardens you will find an endless variety of annuals and perennials ranging from artemisias to zinnias. Here indeed is a place to stop and smell the roses and the peonies and the delphiniums and the chrysanthemums and the … What makes these gardens so very special is that they were created and continue to be maintained by a band of green-thumbed enthusiastic volunteers. These hale and hearty diggers, planters, seeders, weeders, mowers, waterers, pruners and community builders work two to three mornings a week to keep the gardens in primrose shape and their efforts are truly appreciated by the many walkers, joggers, and cyclists.
Reviewed By Playfullpuppy
Just visited the botanical garden for the first time. Being a gardener I recognise all the hard work that has gone into making this a beautiful area. Trees, shrubs and wonderful flower gardens of various kinds all tended by volunteers. Enjoy a peaceful walk with family or friends and even your dog can enjoy a day out. Well worth a visit if you live in Calgary and enjoy flowers, plants and the outdoors. If you are visiting Calgary it's a great place to check out all the beautiful plants that can be grown in this climate.
5. Devonian Gardens
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 382 reviews
Set in the middle of the city, this indoor garden spans three acres and is home to waterfalls, trees and thousands of plants.
Reviewed By mjmoss - Doncaster, United Kingdom
We happened across this garden, while doing some shopping, and after eating at the nearby food court, decided to stop and chill-out for a while. It was certainly a surprise to find a garden inside the mall, especially one of this size! It is full of different shrubs and trees, and even has fishponds with (i think) Koi Carp swimming around. It is set away from the rest of the mall, and is really peaceful. Very nice if you need a break from shopping or just 10 minutes out of the way of the downtown hubbub.
