Our Vision
Canada is a garden of cultures living in harmony and thriving together. The Leaf is a stunning showcase of our diversity, expressed through plants that shape our lives here and across the globe.
Gardens at The Leaf: Now Open
The gardens are an expansive new outdoor garden attraction, and are now open. Plan your visit to the gardens.
The Leaf: Coming Soon
The Leaf will become a magnificent indoor, multi-seasonal attraction, and one of the most visually stunning places of its kind in North America.
The Leaf - Canada's Diversity Gardens is the final major phase in the redevelopment of Assiniboine Park and Zoo that was launched in 2009.
Explore the Gardens at The Leaf
NOW OPEN
The outdoor Gardens at The Leaf are now open, returning a beautifully revitalized area of the Park to our community. These gorgeous young gardens will change with the seasons and mature gradually over the weeks, months and years to come. If you’re not able to join us in person, click the button below to watch a video exploring the vision for the Gardens at The Leaf.
Visit the Gardens at The Leaf
The outdoor Gardens at The Leaf will change over time, each offering a new adventure and exhilarating surprises.
Learn About The Leaf
The Leaf will become a magnificent indoor, multi-seasonal attraction, and one of the most visually stunning places of its kind in North America.
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Bring this vision to life!
Imagine a place where nature, culture and community unite. Imagine a place that inspires us to live in harmony with nature and each other.
Stories Grow at The Leaf
Spotlight on the Wollemi Pine
Often called the dinosaur tree, the Wollemi Pine was thought to be extinct for two million years.
Canada’s Tallest Indoor Waterfall
The water feature at The Leaf will be the tallest indoor waterfall in Canada.
Innovating Horticulture
The new greenhouse at the Park features a sustainable, efficient design.
