Sign the Petition to Help Expand the Conservatory at Allan Gardens!

Posted February 20, 2026

Allan Gardens is a beloved public park and conservatory in downtown Toronto. Established in the 1860s, it offers free, year-round access to public green space with stewardship and programming from Friends of Allan Gardens.

The conservatory was built when Toronto was a small city of only 40,000 people. Since then, the city has grown exponentially and access to downtown green space, especially in winter months, is more important than ever.

Today, we have an opportunity to renew this historic landmark for the next generation. JRS has been pleased to work collaboratively with Zeidler Architecture, ERA, and the Friends of Allan Gardens to propose a strategy to expand the Historic Conservatory, creating a complete and accessible visitor experience while integrating leading green infrastructure and climate-positive design celebrating biodiversity and Canadian landscapes.

This expansion revitalizes the surrounding parkland while creating more space for interpretive gardens, community gathering areas, and hands-on educational programs.

Learn more about this important city-building initiative and add your voice to the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/expand-the-conservatory-at-allan-gardens?source_location=search

Learn more about Friends of Allan Gardens here: https://www.friendsofallangardens.ca/legacy