Through the Garden Gate: Swansea

This annual tour will highlight beautiful private gardens in the west-end Toronto neighbourhood of Swansea, which has properties bordering Grenadier Pond, Rennie Pond and the Humber River. The area is known for beautiful architecture, vibrant shopping and dining in Bloor West Village and some pretty amazing gardeners! This urban neighbourhood is blessed with an abundance of parkland including the magnificent High Park, where one can escape the hustle and bustle of big-city living. Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9, 2024 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Garden-goers will have the opportunity to visit more than 20 residential gardens, of varying sizes and themes. The self-guided format enables participants to discover the gardens at their own pace following a map and guide that contains descriptions of each featured garden. There is something new to discover and inspire behind every gate. A complimentary shuttle bus service is available for participants to “hop on and hop off” along the route, which is also very walkable. Garden seekers will also have a chance to ask questions and learn something too! Knowledgeable Toronto Master Gardeners will be stationed in each garden and will be happy to answer plant and garden design questions. This is an outdoor event that can be enjoyed solo or with family and friends, strolling along the tree-lined streets, while skipping in and out of gardens. Come early or linger after the tour to shop or dine at one of the local restaurants in Bloor West Village. Your ticket \(wristband\) gives you access to: Beautiful private gardens “Hop on, hop off” complimentary shuttle buses which roam the garden route Garden guide and map with descriptions of each garden as well as a comprehensive digital guide to making the most of your tour experience which includes the history of the area, full descriptions of the featured gardens, insider and neighbourhood tips, and more. TICKETS WILL GO ON SALE IN SPRING 2024 Tickets are limited and advance purchase is recommended. Tickets will be available for purchase at tour headquarters on the weekend of the event. The tour takes place rain or shine. Please dress for the weather. PREVIOUS MEDIA COVERAGE Garden Gawking in the Beaches, National Post by KC Hoard See how Beaches gardens grow in this year’s annual tour, Toronto Star by Mark Cullen and Ben Cullen Sanctuaries from climate change thrive in GTA backyards, Toronto Star by Carola Vyhnak Beach gardens to be featured in upcoming Through The Garden Gate tour, Beach Metro by Mary Fran McQuade Beauty and The Beach, Botanical Buzz by Lorraine Hunter Through the Garden Gate: a great summer tour, Toronto Star by Sonia Day Toronto’s ‘Through the Garden Gate’ Celebrates 30 Years! by Janet Davis Through the Garden Gate — 30 Gardens for 30 Years by Lorraine Hunter Through the Garden Gate: North Rosedale and Moore Park by Three Dogs in a Garden Through the Garden Gate: The Kingsway by Helen Battersby Break out those walking shoes, garden tour season has started by Sonia Day TBG’s Through the Garden Gate Tour in the Kingsway by Cristina da Silva Sneak Peak of the TBG’s Through the Garden Gate: The Kingsway by Barbara’s Garden Chronicles NEIGHBOURHOODS THIS ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR HAS VISITED 2023 – Riverdale 2022 – Wychwood 2021 – Postponed due to COVID-19 2020 – Postponed due to COVID-19 2019 – The Beach \(photo gallery\) 2018 – Windfields Estate  \( photo gallery\) 2017 – Rosedale North 2016 – The Kingsway \(photo gallery\) 2015 – Lawrence Park \(photo gallery\) 2014 – Hogg’s Hollow \(photo gallery\) 2013 – Forest Hill \(photo gallery\) 2012 – Rosedale \(photo gallery\) 2011 – Swansea Village \(photo gallery\) 2010 – The Beach 2009 – Beyond the Bridle Path 2008 – Riverdale 2007 – Wychwood Park and Davenport Ridge 2006 – Toronto Islands 2005 – Rosedale East 2004 – Rosedale 2003 – The Kingsway and Sunnylea 2002 – Lawrence Park 2001 – Bennington Heights & Moore Park 2000 – Rosedale 1999 – Grenadier Pond 1998 – Hogg’s Hollow 1997 – Spadina, Casa Loma & Davenport Hill 1996 – Riverview Drive, Teddington Park & Mason Blvd. 1995 – Shades of the Humber \(Baby Point\) 1994 – A Sunset tour of Arjay Crescent 1993 – Rosedale & Forest Hill 1992 – Lawrence Park 1991 – Hogg’s Hollow 1990 – Forest Hill & Belmont Street 1989 – Downtown Toronto Private Gardens 1988 – Downtown Toronto Private Gardens