Visitor
Information
The Humber Arboretum presents a balance
of ornamental gardens and diverse natural areas. It is dedicated to:
showcasing
an extensive collection of woody
and herbaceous plants
- protecting and restoring habitat for native plants and
animals
- providing educational opportunities in horticulture and
environmental stewardship
The Arboretum makes a unique contribution to life in the
Greater Toronto area. Visitors to the Arboretum range from school
children learning about the environment for the first time to adults
enjoying a Sunday stroll. Humber College students also develop their
skills here in a broad range of programs including Horticulture,
Architecture and Public Relations.
Our programs include:
- Garden Tours
- School Programs - Nature Walks, Ecology, Backyard Habitat,
Pond and Insect Studies
- Urban Wildlife Gardening and Schoolyard Naturalization
- Educational and Service Group Programs - Guide and Scout
Badge Programs, Adult groups
- Summer Nature Camp for 6 - 13 year olds
- Community Events
- Professional Development for Educators
- Bird Watching
- A new Biodiversity and Climate Change Research Program
- OR - Try our Self -Guided Discovery Walk
Dog walking
Dogs are welcome on the site but must remain on a leash at all
times.
Contact and Access Information
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ADDRESS:
205 Humber College Blvd.
Toronto, Ontario
M9W 5L7
TELEPHONE:
Centre for Urban Ecology and Humber Nature Programs: 416-675-5009
Gardens: 416-675-6622 Ext. 4467
FAX: 416-675-2755
E-mail: naturecentre@humber.ca
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HOURS: The Humber Arboretum gardens and natural areas
are open to the public year round during daylight hours.
ACCESS: Accessible by Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)
and other public transit options.
For more information about accessing our site via public tranist click here.
For more information about bicycle trails through the
Arboretum and links to Toronto's other cycling routes look at Toronto
Cycling Map 01 here.
Bicycle racks are available behind the Centre for Urban Ecology.
Vehicular access via entrance "A" or "E" off Humber College
Blvd. Follow the Arboretum signage to parking lot number 1 at the rear
of the college.
DEER EXCLUSION FENCING has been installed to protect sensitive
areas in the Arboretum. Gates have been installed on all applicable
paths. Visitors are always welcome to pass through these gates, but
please ensure that the gates close behind you.
PARKING: Parking is free. Obtain an Arboretum pass at
the parking kiosk and proceed to parking lot 1.
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A UNIQUE PARTNERSHIP
First opened in 1977, the Humber Arboretum is a
joint venture of the City of Toronto, Humber College and Toronto and
Region Conservation.
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(Charitable registration # 107497273RR00001)
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