University of Alberta Botanic Garden
Institution Code: ALTA
BGCI Member: Yes
About the University of Alberta Botanic Garden
The University of Alberta Botanic Garden, (formerly the Devonian Botanic Garden) http://botanicgarden.ualberta.ca/ is a 240 acre (97 hectare) property located 15 minutes SW of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. A unit of the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences at the U of A, the Botanic Garden features cultivated gardens and plant collections, indoor showhouses, and extensive nature trails.
Highlights of the Garden, which was established in 1959, include the Kurimoto Japanese Garden; a Tropical Showhouse with exotic butterflies; Temperate and Arid Showhouses; alpine, herb, rose, peony, lilac and lily collections; Native Peoples Garden; trial beds and much more.
The Garden is an award-winning visitor attraction, a research site, and home to year-round adult and children's education programming.
In addition to its collections of living plants, the Garden maintains a moss herbarium. Over 70,000 visitors annually enjoy the Garden’s displays, special events and educational programs. Planned major expansions include a 12-acre Islamic Garden, a gift from His Highness the Aga Khan, scheduled to open in 2018.
Main Address:
University of Alberta Botanic Garden
University of Alberta
51227 AB-60
Parkland County
Alberta T7Y 1C5 Canada
Telephone: (780) 987-3054
Fax: (780) 987-4141
URL: https://botanicgarden.ualberta.ca/
Primary Email: uabg.info@ualberta.ca