Life Grows at The Leaf

The Leaf is a spectacular indoor horticultural attraction at Assiniboine Park where visitors will journey through four distinct biomes; the Hartley and Heather Richardson Tropical Biome, Mediterranean Biome, Babs Asper Display House, and the Shirley Richardson Butterfly Garden. Experience a stunning showcase of our diversity, expressed through plants that shape our lives here and across the globe.

Outdoors, explore the Gardens at The Leaf which comprises close to 30 acres of gardens and greenspace. There are six gardens to explore; the Indigenous Peoples Garden, Kitchen Garden, Sensory Garden, Performance Garden, Seasonal Garden, and The Grove.

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Visit the Gardens

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Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar

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What's On At The Leaf

Crisp air and amber afternoons; Abundance is a celebration of the beauty of autumn! This new display in the Babs Asper Display House signifies the end of the growing season and presents an opportunity to acknowledge our efforts tending the garden and nurturing the land. Abundance is a celebration of a bountiful harvest; sparking feelings of generosity, warmth, and tenderness.

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Become a Member

Enjoy unlimited visits to Assiniboine Park Zoo or The Leaf with a membership! Inspire and Inspire Conservation members experience the wonders of the animal kingdom and the beauty of plants and nature at both incredible attractions.

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Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar

Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar is a new restaurant located inside The Leaf! Gather serves globally inspired modern prairie cuisine and features culturally expressive dishes inspired by the natural world.

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Celebrations Grow

The Leaf will be a place where visitors can share the milestones of their lives in harmony with nature. When it opens, the event hall at The Leaf will accommodate celebrations such as weddings, corporate events and meetings, anniversary parties, retirement parties, birthday parties, holiday parties, and much more.

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