Ornamental Gardens, Ottawa

Name: Ornamental Gardens
Address: NCC Scenic Driveway, Ottawa, Canada

#74 among attractions in Ottawa

Botanical garden, Park, Relax in park, Garden

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The Ornamental Gardens are located at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Once used as a test facility for the development of winter hardy roses, weigela and peonies, it now acts as the steward to several large collections of ornamentals. Several notable collections include the Explorer rose collection, the Arthur Percy Saunders peonies and the Isabella Preston lilac series. ()

Elevation: 262 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°23'19"N, 75°42'27"W

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NCC Scenic DrivewayCentral Experimental FarmOttawa Canada

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Day trips

Ornamental Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dow's Lake, Dominion Arboretum, Commissioners Park, Bank Street Bridge.

0.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Dow's Lake, Ottawa
13 min walk • Dow's Lake, a serene oasis nestled within the bustling city of Ottawa, Canada, is a cherished urban getaway that offers an array of recreational activities throughout the year. This man-made lake, situated along the Rideau Canal, is a hub for both locals and tourists...
~1130 ftNE
Park, Botanical garden, Farm
Dominion Arboretum, Ottawa
6 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Canada's capital, the Dominion Arboretum offers a serene escape from the urban hustle of Ottawa. Spanning over 26 hectares of rolling land, this lush park is a verdant tapestry of over 2,000 varieties of trees and shrubs.
0.6 miN
Memorial, Park
Commissioners Park, Ottawa
17 min walk • Commissioners Park in Ottawa, Canada, is a serene oasis of natural beauty and a living memorial that blooms each spring with the vibrant colors of thousands of tulips. This picturesque park, located along the Rideau Canal, is a centerpiece for the annual Canadian Tulip...
1.2 miNE
Bridge
Bank Street Bridge, Ottawa
32 min walk • The Bank Street Bridge, officially known as the Bank Street Canal Bridge, is a bridge in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, that carries Bank Street over the Rideau Canal. It links the Glebe to Old Ottawa South. It also passes over the Queen Elizabeth Driveway and Colonel By Drive.
0.6 miE
Universities and schools
Carleton University Art Gallery, Ottawa
15 min walk • The Carleton Place Canadians are a junior ice hockey team based in Carleton Place, Ontario Canada. The Canadians are members of the Central Canada Hockey League and Canadian Junior Hockey League, and as such are eligible for the Eastern Canadian Fred Page Cup championship and Royal Bank Cup National championship.
1.2 miE
Nightlife, Cinema, Theater
Mayfair Theatre, Ottawa
32 min walk • The Mayfair Theatre is a cinema located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is Ottawa's oldest active movie theatre, operating since 1932. It operates as an independent repertory cinema. The theatre's programming includes independent, second-run and classic films.
~630 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Canada Agriculture Museum, Ottawa
4 min walk • The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum is a national agricultural museum in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Occupying several buildings within the Central Experimental Farm, the museum operates as a "working farm," and provides public programs and exhibitions on agriculture sciences, and on the history of agriculture in Canada.
0.9 miS
Bridge
Heron Road, Ottawa
25 min walk • The Heron Road Workers Memorial Bridge is a bridge in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It connects Baseline Road to Heron Road and allows east-west traffic to cross both the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal just south of Carleton University.
1.1 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Ottawa
28 min walk • Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church is a Catholic church in the Glebe neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The parish was founded on March 25, 1913, with the first building being a simple chapel.
0.9 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine, Ottawa
22 min walk • St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine is a prominent Ukrainian Catholic church in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
0.9 miE
Park
Brewer Park, Ottawa
24 min walk • Brewer Park is a municipal park in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is located on the north bank of the Rideau River at Bronson Avenue, across from Carleton University.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ornamental Gardens?

Nearby attractions include Canada Agriculture Museum, Ottawa (4 min walk), Dominion Arboretum, Ottawa (6 min walk), Dow's Lake, Ottawa (13 min walk), Carleton University Art Gallery, Ottawa (15 min walk).

How to get to Ornamental Gardens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ornamental Gardens:

Bus

Campus / Commons • Lines: 10, 111, 7 (14 min walk)
Carling / Sherwood • Lines: 55, 56, 85 (14 min walk)