What makes it 85% Solo-Friendly: The free indoor gardens give a solo traveler calm paths among tropical plants, benches for reading, free Wi-Fi, and safe mall access even in winter; only limited signage and no guided tours.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for solo trip: Gives time to stroll through the garden, take photos, and relax with a coffee indoors.
Nature walk:
Follow winding paths among palms, koi ponds and the 900 sq ft living wall.
Tip: Start near the southwest entrance to avoid crowds and enjoy the micro-climate.
Plant & fish photography:
Capture vibrant plant textures and koi in natural light by skylights.
Tip: Bring a macro lens and tripod; shoot early to use soft morning light.
Work or read:
Use free Wi-Fi in The CORE and find a bench for quiet reading or laptop work.
Tip: Grab a coffee from the food court and secure a seat near the living wall.
Food court picnic:
Pick up snacks or coffee below and dine surrounded by greenery.
Tip: Use lower-level tables near the play area for steady surfaces and good light.

Elisa Vetencourt
Beautiful place to spend time. Whenever I come to shop at Simon's, I always stop in the gardens. The koi fish pond was closed due to renovations (sad) but they have updated it so much! Very relaxing atmosphere. Great little indoor park for small kids, very close to the food court. Sitting at the tables inside the gardens even though a public area, still felt very private. Always have a lovely tim...
Shannon Blais
A great little indoor oasis, good for an especially hot or rainy day. Sadly when we visited the koi pond was closed for renovations, but all of the beautiful plants and flowers and water features were enjoyable. Grab some grub at the food court nearby and soak in the ambience of the greenery.
Jay M
A really relaxing setting, I love it! Great to sit solo or with someone and catch up! I grabbed some food and a brew from the food court to the right of the gardens and then found a table within the gardens to eat and relax. The gardens are made up of water features, plants and usually fish in the deeper ponds too, however none this time. There is renovation work going on and has been for years on...
Scott W
Okay, this is not an extensive Botanical Garden, but it's still a lovely place, in the middle of a shopping center. They have a nice selection of different plants. Love the different textures and blooms. Signage is available to let you know what you are looking at. Some excellent spots for taking photos or selfies. The many people I saw, individuals, couples and families were all enjoying the...
Hana
A beautiful, peaceful spot in the heart of downtown ,perfect for lunch breaks or a quiet escape, especially on cold days. The greenery is lush, and seeing little sparrows fly around made it feel extra special. There’s also a small playground for kids. That said, a couple of things could be improved. The garden is located on the 4th floor of a mall, but there weren’t any clear signs or directions t...
The gardens maintain a tropical climate year-round; weekdays stay quieter. In winter, check the website for free Sunday drop-in programs.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Entrance fee | CAD 0 |
| Coffee at Core food court | CAD 3 |
| Snack from food court | CAD 10 |
| Total Estimated | CAD 13 |
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Address: in the CORE Shopping Centre, 317 7 Ave SW 4 floor, Calgary, AB T2P 0W4, Canada
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