University of Alberta Botanic Garden
A large botanic garden about 30 km outside the city, with a Japanese garden, an Islamic garden and a tropical butterfly house.
The University of Alberta Botanic Garden was originally named the Devonian Botanic Garden. It lies about 30 km southwest of Edmonton, near the town of Devon, and covers about 97 hectares. Its most famous feature is the Kurimoto Japanese Garden, one of the largest Japanese gardens in Canada, where the autumn foliage blazes red. The Aga Khan Garden, opened in 2019, is the northernmost Islamic garden in North America. Other highlights include a tropical conservatory with a butterfly house, an alpine garden and wild woodland trails. Admission is about C$20. A car is needed to get there, and half a day is recommended.
Opening hours
Approx. May–September, 10:00–17:00 (some periods extended)
Nearby sights
- West Edmonton Mall
- Fort Edmonton Park
- Edmonton Valley Zoo
- William Hawrelak Park
- TELUS World of Science – Edmonton
- Rutherford House
- High Level Bridge
- Alberta Legislature Building