Allan Gardens Expansion Plans | Toronto News

Toronto News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 29, 2026 · 1m

Allan Gardens is set for a massive $50 million expansion—doubling its greenhouse size to become one of North America’s largest conservatories—with a bold community push behind it. Over 8,500 signatures support the project, led by Friends of Allan Gardens, who want to preserve access, highlight native plants and Indigenous programming, and boost youth education. Councillor Chris Moise backs the vision, calling it a vital “cathedral of plants” for the city, and pledges to fund $9 million from development fees in his ward. City staff will report back in 2027, with the rest to be raised through…