Ornamental Gardens

Ornamental Gardens
Ariel of the Ornamental Gardens
Address75 National Capital Commission Scenic Driveway, Ottawa, On K1a 0z2, Canada
LocationOttawa, Ontario, Canada
Hours7 am-9pm
Phone Number(613) 230-3276
Governing BodyAgriculture and Agri-Food Canada
National Historic Site of Canada

The Ornamental Gardens are an agricultural facility that emphasizes research, education, and beauty as part of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Central Experimental Farm. As the name indicates, the gardens are centrally located in and now surrounded by the city of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. The 8-acre (3.2 Ha) garden is a National Historic Site and Cultural Heritage Landscape.

The original intent was to be used as a test facility for the development of winter hardy roses, weigela and peonies. The Gardens now act as the steward to several large collections of ornamental plants. While research is still conducted, the park-like atmosphere has become an important place of recreation and education for the residents of Ottawa.

The Ornamental Gardens are bordered by Prince of Wales Drive to the South-East, National Capital Commission Scenic Driveway to the North-West, and the Research Fields to the South-West.

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