Credit: City of Ottawa
Arboretum (Experimental Farm)
Prince of Wales Dr, Ottawa, ON, K2C 3R6
Many of the trees and shrubs planted in this arboretum in 1889 are now among the largest specimens of their species in Canada and are a sight to behold.
Category:
Recreation Location
Where:
| Neighbourhood | | West End |
| Cross Street | | NCC Driveway |
Profile Last Updated: December 20, 2007
Hug a Tree
When was the last time you looked at a tree and noticed its unique attributes? Well, now you have no excuse not to admire nature's wonders. Located in the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa, The Arboretum displays a wide range of mature trees and shrubs, some dating back to 1889, the year the Arboretum was established.
Enjoy the Outdoors...
Covering some 26 hectares of rolling land between Prince of Wales Drive and the Rideau Canal, the Arboretum is across the street from the beautiful Ornamental Gardens. It's a popular spot for summer strolls and family picnics and winter nature walks. Conveniently, it's free of charge and open to the public daily from sunrise to sunset. So the next time you get the urge to explore nature's wonders, start close to home and wander through the Dominion Arboretum.
When was the last time you looked at a tree and noticed its unique attributes? Well, now you have no excuse not to admire nature's wonders. Located in the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa, The Arboretum displays a wide range of mature trees and shrubs, some dating back to 1889, the year the Arboretum was established.
Enjoy the Outdoors...
Covering some 26 hectares of rolling land between Prince of Wales Drive and the Rideau Canal, the Arboretum is across the street from the beautiful Ornamental Gardens. It's a popular spot for summer strolls and family picnics and winter nature walks. Conveniently, it's free of charge and open to the public daily from sunrise to sunset. So the next time you get the urge to explore nature's wonders, start close to home and wander through the Dominion Arboretum.
