What makes it 90% Couple-Friendly: A couple finds romantic scenery in Chinese bridges and evening 'Gardens of Light', plus quiet tea ceremonies; many photo spots and shaded seats allow unhurried quality time together.
Why 2-3 hours visit duration is ideal for couple trip: Gives couples time to explore key gardens, visit a tea ceremony, and pause for photos without rushing.
Stroll the Chinese and Japanese Gardens:
Walk winding paths across red bridges and admire bonsai trees, koi ponds, and miniature waterfalls.
Tip: Visit early to find secluded spots and capture soft morning light.
Join a volunteer-led outdoor tour:
Learn design secrets and plant stories as you tour highlights like the First Nations Garden.
Tip: Check tour times at the reception desk and arrive 10 minutes early.
Experience a Japanese tea ceremony:
Attend a 45-minute matcha demonstration and tasting in the Japanese Pavilion.
Tip: Book your spot online in advance and arrive 10 minutes before the session.
Ride the mini-train shuttle:
Hop the electric shuttle to cover the garden’s 75 hectares without tiring your feet.
Tip: Board at the main greenhouse entrance and follow the posted shuttle schedule.

S Patel (patelsr)
We have been coming to 514 for more than 3 decades and somehow have missed visiting this garden all these years. On a recent trip to 514, with overseas visitors we finally made a point to visit. Now we regret of missing it all these years. The park is a must stop for all visitors to 514. It’s beautiful and very well maintained. The Chinese and Japanese garden are the highlights with the Japanese ...
Lipsa
1. Beautiful location with a lot of things accessible around! 2. close to the metro is a huge plus 3. Awesome variety of plants inside! Love how all the plants and trees had a detailed description including where they came from! Also, giving knowledge on the water element was so nice to see🩵 4. free space for wildlife! Saw some cute fishes, ducks, squirrel (even a black one) 5. walking paths were...
Andreea Burlacu
Very nice garden! Was a little disappointed by the Japanese garden, really expected it to be a bit bigger and more ornate. Was a huge fan of the Chinese garden as well as the collections of both medicinal and toxic plants. Super interesting to consider the properties different plants have! Also thought the interactive activities were so nice!
Sarah Chan
Amazing and such a well planned garden. We spent more than 4hrs here and still did not cover the entire ground. Plenty of shade to avoid the summer heat but both the Chinese and Japanese Gardens are one of the best we have experienced!
Khuzemah Hassan
Great experience. The biodiversity center was quite informative while the other outdoor areas were relaxing walking areas. I definitely recommend spending a good couple hours there to explore everything, or maybe spreading it out over a few days.
In spring (late April–May), admire crab-apple blossoms in the Japanese Garden. In summer, picnic by Dream Lake. From September to early November, stroll the Gardens of Light after dark. In winter, warm up in the tropical greenhouses.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Admission for 2 adults | CAD 46.5 |
| Japanese tea ceremony for 2 | CAD 14 |
| Total Estimated | CAD 60.5 |
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