Edmonton - Muttart Conservatory

 
On the south bank of the North Saskatchewan River will be found four hothouses built in a most unusual pyramidal shape. These glass pyramids comprise the Muttart Conservatory, the premier horticultural facility in Edmonton, and home to thousands of species of plants. Each pyramid features a distinct environment, representing different biomes of the world.

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In the Tropical Pavilion a study can be made of plants native to Burma and the Fiji Islands. In the Temperate Pavilion the visitor can see American Redwood, Australian eucalyptus and magnificent magnolias, while in the Arid Pavilion plants from various desert regions of the world are displayed. In all, the conservatory displays more than 700 species of plants. The Muttart Conservatory also has a Show Pavilion for special exhibitions.

From the high ground above the river there is a beautiful view of the gleaming pyramids of the Muttart Conservatory against the skyline of Edmonton city center.
Hours:
10am-5pm; Sun: 11am-5pm; Sat: 11am-5pm
Always closed on: Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: The in-house cafe, Culina at the Muttart, offers fresh baked pastries, homemade soups, sandwiches and salads featuring herbs and leafy green grown in the Muttart Conservatory greenhouses.
Facilities: Restaurant or food service

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