Let’s build a place for nature, a place of beauty, wonder and hope… our botanical garden for Canada’s Capital.

A Garden for Canadians

Ottawa remains the only G20 capital without a botanical garden – creating a unique opportunity to imagine something meaningful for Canada’s Capital and the future of our nation.

Learning for a Changing World

Canadensis will become a public showcase for environmental stewardship, climate resilience, horticultural excellence, and sustainable urban living, working alongside organizations such as Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Central Experimental Farm, the Arboretum, the Fletcher Wildlife Garden and the National Capital Commission.

A Living Legacy

Canadensis is about creating a lasting legacy: a place for learning, beauty, biodiversity, and connection that will grow and inspire generations to come.

Future spaces and programming might include:

• A Children’s Garden
• climate and sustainability exhibits
• urban agriculture showcases
• conservation and biodiversity initiatives
• horticultural learning spaces
• and immersive public gardens celebrating Canada’s landscapes, its plant life and First Nation’s stewardship

A Place to Restore and Reconnect

Canadensis is also envisioned as a place of wellness and renewal – a place where people can slow down, reconnect with nature, and experience the restorative power of gardens in an increasingly fast-moving world.

Gardens can inspire curiosity, reflection, creativity, and hope. They can bring communities together and create meaningful spaces for gathering, learning, and shared experience.

Investing In the Future

Canadensis has the potential to become an important cultural, educational, tourism, and economic asset for Ottawa and Canada – creating jobs, attracting visitors, supporting research and learning, and contributing to the long-term vitality of the National Capital Region.