Maplelawn Garden
A serene 19th-century walled garden, a National Historic Site offering a peaceful escape with vibrant blooms and historic charm.
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Peak bloom for vibrant colors
Maplelawn Garden
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Peak bloom for vibrant colors
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A serene 19th-century walled garden, a National Historic Site offering a peaceful escape with vibrant blooms and historic charm.
"A beautiful peaceful place, one of my favorite locations for taking pictures of flowers."
🤫 It's a Secret Gem!
Many locals don't know about this spot! Perfect for a quiet escape.
📸 Perfect for Photos
Ideal for photographers seeking flower shots, wildlife, or even portraits.
Quick Facts
Hours
Rating
4.7 · 201 reviews
Type
Park
Highlights
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19th-Century Walled Garden
Maplelawn Garden
Step back in time in this beautifully preserved walled garden, a rare example of historical landscape design.
Vibrant Flower Displays
Throughout the garden
A riot of color awaits with diverse flower varieties, attracting bees, butterflies, and even the occasional bunny.
The Keg Manor Adjacent
Next to Maplelawn Garden
Enjoy a meal or drinks at the historic Keg Manor, offering a perfect complement to a garden visit.
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🤫 It's a Secret Gem!
Many locals don't know about this spot! Perfect for a quiet escape.
📸 Perfect for Photos
Ideal for photographers seeking flower shots, wildlife, or even portraits.
🧺 Picnic Paradise
Bring a blanket and enjoy a peaceful picnic amidst the blooms.
🚶♀️ Stroll and Reflect
A serene place to walk, think, and connect with nature.
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🤫 It's a Secret Gem!
Many locals don't know about this spot! Perfect for a quiet escape.
📸 Perfect for Photos
Ideal for photographers seeking flower shots, wildlife, or even portraits.
🧺 Picnic Paradise
Bring a blanket and enjoy a peaceful picnic amidst the blooms.
🚶♀️ Stroll and Reflect
A serene place to walk, think, and connect with nature.
🚗 Shared Parking Available
Parking is available behind the garden, shared with The Keg Manor. [^Review]
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Maplelawn Garden is widely praised as a beautiful and peaceful city gem, especially for its vibrant flower displays and photographic potential. Visitors appreciate its free entry and the adjacent historic Keg Manor. However, some recent changes to the garden's layout, reducing open green spaces, have been noted with disappointment by a few long-time visitors.
"Great little gem within the city! So many variety of flowers. It's a beautiful peacefull place.
One of my favorite locations for taking pictures of flowers, bees and butterflies. Sometimes a bunny if your lucky. It is a well taken care of garden! A plus is the very photogenic Keg manor which is located next to the garden. There is on-site parking behind the garden shared with the Keg."
keri gratton
"Wonderful place for a dinner at the historical building with The Keg and a walk though the beautiful gardens. Wall is fenced off as of summer 2023 but garden entrance on west end is open."
Jasmine Dubecki
"Should be 5 Stars! BUT!!! They have taken away the walkable/playable/picnicable green spaces that you see in the second photo. Now it's... Overgrown... 'Squeezed in' ... Lots of flowers for sure... But it's lost its 'secret hideaway' feel and is now a very colourful and vast row of bushes. Call the crew in and Change it Back!"
MJ Tarrant
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Frequently Asked Questions
🚇 🗺️ Getting There
Maplelawn Garden is located at 529 Richmond Road in Ottawa's Westboro area. It's easily accessible by car and is situated next to The Keg Manor. Public transport options are also available, with bus routes serving Richmond Road. 
Yes, there is on-site parking available behind the garden, which is shared with The Keg Manor. [^Review]
Absolutely! Maplelawn Garden is a wonderful addition to a day trip in Ottawa, offering a peaceful contrast to the city's busier attractions. It's easily reachable from downtown.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
No, Maplelawn Garden is completely free to visit! It's open to the public daily from dawn until dusk.
The garden is accessible from dawn until dusk every day, making it a flexible option for visitors.
Maplelawn Garden is managed by volunteers, often referred to as Friends of Maplelawn Garden, and the National Capital Commission (NCC).
📸 📸 Photography & Experience
Yes, it's a photographer's dream! The diverse flowers, butterflies, bees, and the adjacent historic Keg Manor provide stunning backdrops.
Certainly! It's a lovely spot for a picnic, offering a peaceful ambiance.
Maplelawn Garden is a rare example of a 19th-century walled garden, designated a National Historic Site. It showcases transplanted European architectural and landscape concepts.
Some visitors have noted changes in recent years, with less open green space and more dense flower beds, impacting the 'secret hideaway' feel for some. [^Review]
🍽️ 🍽️ Food & Dining
The historic Keg Manor is located right next to the garden, offering a convenient dining option. [^Review]
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