City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release: December 4, 2014
Yuletide spirit flourishes at Toronto's Allan Gardens and
Centennial Park Christmas flower shows
The annual Christmas flower shows at Allan Gardens and
Centennial Park Conservatories are a long-standing tradition, marking the start
of the holiday season for many Torontonians and visitors. Both shows open
Sunday, December 7 and run until January 11.
The shows will operate daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
except on the grand opening event and candlelight dates outlined below.
The shows feature many new varieties of poinsettias, with
about 40 different types on display.
Allan Gardens Conservatory's grand opening event will
take place on Sunday, December 7 from noon to 7 p.m., and includes Victorian
carollers, cookies and hot apple cider, children's activities and
horse-and-carriage rides. Allan Gardens Conservatory is located at 19
Horticultural Ave. More information is available by calling 416-392-7288.
Centennial Park Conservatory's opening event will take
place one week after the show opens on Sunday, December 14 from noon to 7 p.m.,
and includes Victorian carollers, hot apple cider, horse-and-carriage rides and
chestnuts roasting over an open fire. A family carol sing will take place at 4
p.m. Centennial Park Conservatory is located at 151 Elmcrest Rd. More
information is available by calling 416-394-8543.
The two conservatories will extend hours until 7 p.m. to
enable visitors to enjoy the floral displays by the warm, festive glow of
candlelight on the following dates:
Allan Gardens - December 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28
Centennial Park - December 20, 21, 27 and 28
Admission to the conservatories is free. Donations to the
food bank are welcome.
More information is available at http://www.toronto.ca/parks/conservatories/.
This news release is also available on the City's
website: http://bit.ly/1w3MTRb
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North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It
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Media contact: Parks, Forestry and Recreation media line,
416-560-8726, pfrmedialine@toronto.ca
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