Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden, St. John's

#28 among attractions in St. John's

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The Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden is operated by Memorial University of Newfoundland in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. It is located on Mount Scio Road in the suburbs of St. John's, and was founded in 1971 under the supervision of Dr. Bernard Jackson. Originally named the Oxen Pond Botanic Park, the gardens were opened to the public in 1977 and became a not-for-profit organization in 1994. The garden and nature trails were developed to provide a place where people of all ages and depths of interest can learn about the plants and natural environment of Newfoundland. The official emblem of the garden is the twinflower. ()

Elevation: 531 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 47°34'15"N, 52°45'25"W

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306 Mt. Scio Rd.Pippy ParkSt. John's A1C 5S7 Canada

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+1 709-864-8590

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Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Avalon Mall, Suncor Energy Fluvarium, Long Pond, Pippy Park.

0.7 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Avalon Mall, St. John's
18 min walk • Avalon Mall, the largest shopping centre in Newfoundland and Labrador, stands as a beacon of retail in the heart of St. John's, Canada. This sprawling complex, which opened its doors in 1967, has since evolved into a vibrant hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment...
1.3 miNE
Streamside aquarium and education center
Suncor Energy Fluvarium, St. John's
33 min walk • Nestled in the verdant Pippy Park of St. John's, Canada, the Suncor Energy Fluvarium stands as a testament to the natural beauty and aquatic life of the region. This unique facility, often referred to as a "window on the stream," offers visitors an unparalleled view...
1.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Long Pond, St. John's
32 min walk • Long Pond is a pond in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is next to Prince Philip Drive near the St. John's Arts and Culture Centre, and the Fluvarium is on the opposite side of the pond.
1.2 miNE
Park
Pippy Park, St. John's
31 min walk • Pippy Park is a 3,400-acre urban park located in the city of St. John's, Newfoundland. It is the second largest provincially-managed urban park in Canada, after Fish Creek Provincial Park in Calgary, Alberta.
0.6 miE
Street
Parkway, St. John's
16 min walk • The Parkway is a major arterial road in the city of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. It consists of three distinct roads that form a single through route: Columbus Drive, Prince Philip Drive, and Macdonald Drive.
1.1 miE
Universities and schools
Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's
29 min walk • Memorial University of Newfoundland, also known as Memorial University or MUN, is a public university in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, based in St.
1.4 miNE
Universities and schools
Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's
37 min walk • The Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University of Newfoundland, popularly referred to as the Marine Institute or simply Marine, is a post-secondary ocean and marine polytechnic located in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It is affiliated with Memorial University of Newfoundland.