Maplelawn

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FAQ - Group Visits, Tours & Weddings
 

The garden is always open without charge for quiet enjoyment by individuals, families and friends.

• Can we visit on such-and-such a day?
• How much does it cost to visit?
• We will be in a bus. Where can we park?
• We will be in cars. Where can we park?
• Is the garden handicapped-accessible?
• Are there public washrooms?
• Can we get a guided tour of the garden?
• Can we get lunch at The Keg Manor?
• Where else can we get lunch?
• What about a picnic?
• Can I have my wedding in the garden?
• I only want to take wedding photographs there.


The Perley Veterans Annual Visit   Photo: Lloyd Brown

Can we visit on such-and-such a day? Up
What specific day/time do you wish to visit? We will check our events calendar to make sure there is no other event booked, and let you know as soon as possible. Please note, the garden is never closed to individual visitors, no matter what else might be going on.


How much does it cost to visit? Up
There is no fee.



Seeing the Garden Club of Toronto off . Photo: Wayne Rutherford

We will be in a bus. Where can we park? Up
Parking on site belongs to the Keg Manor Restaurant (a separate commercial venture run within the historic Maplelawn House), and is not safely accessible for buses.

There is 2 hour on-street bus parking alongside the garden at 529 Richmond Road or a little west of it, except between 3.30 pm and 5.30 pm. There is 2 hour on-street parking alongside the garden all day Saturday and Sunday.


We will be in cars. Where can we park? Up
There is 2 hour on-street parking directly alongside the garden, or just to the west of it, except from 3.30 to 5.30pm.

There is also 1 hour parking (cars only - buses could be towed and fined) on the north side of nearby Byron Avenue until 3.00pm, after which there is no time restriction. There are no restrictions on Saturdays and Sundays.


A painting class of 20 intermingles with working volunteer
gardeners. Photo: Wayne Rutherford

 


Is the garden handicapped-accessible? Up
There are flat paths covered in loose packed pea gravel, which is a little hard for wheels in some places, and the picnic tables are on grass, but it can be accomplished with a little effort. Handicapped visitors are very welcome.

Are there public washrooms? Up
No. Washrooms in the Keg Manor are for restaurant patrons, unless you make private arrangements with the The Keg. (613-724-1242) There are washrooms at the Westboro drug store, and cafes, a couple of blocks away.


Can we get a guided tour of the garden? Up
We do not offer guided tours.



The Ottawa Garden Club luncheon at the Keg Manor after a tour.
Photo: Wayne Rutherford

Can we get lunch at The Keg Manor? Up
Lunch is not normally served at The Keg Manor. Call them about special arrangements. (613-724-1242)

Where else can we get lunch? Up
There are numerous excellent small places that are within a couple of blocks, in Westboro Village.


What about a picnic? Up
There are two picnic tables and five immovable park-type benches that you are welcome to use. Our visitors always make sure the place is spotless before they leave.


An impromptu picnic on the lawn Photo: Wayne Rutherford


Can I have my wedding in the garden? Up
For wedding information, please contact Sophie Desrosiers (National Capital Commission)


I only want to take wedding photographs there. Up
For information, please contact Sophie Desrosiers (National Capital Commission)