It is good to see the domed windows of the Palm House Building
unburdened by scaffolding and tarpaulins that covered the historic Toronto greenhouse since the beginning of the 2022 restoration works. The old palm trees and setup is long gone (
it was like stepping into a humid jungle), now only plants in pots remain in the large room, the most magnificent of the five greenhouses in the Allan Gardens Conservatory.
The restoration works as described by the City, "The improvements will include window glazing, glass cladding replacement and functional modernization of the ventilation and air quality systems and controls. The current Palm House opened in 1910 following a fire that destroyed the previous pavilion. This vital work will preserve and improve an iconic Toronto building for future generations to enjoy."
Main construction work was completed in late 2024 and then the commissioning process was finished in early 2025 with the Mayor leading a grand celebration of the reopening on May 14th. I didn't see the usual washrooms located across from the Palm Building entrance but apparently there are six new indoor and accessible universal public washrooms now open. The Conservatory is located at 19 Horticultural Avenue in Toronto and is open seven days a week from 10am till 5pm.
Looking into one of the greenhouses branching off from the Palm House
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