Loading Map....
OUTING ORGANIZER: Theresa Moore (for event day texts only: 416-493-3201)
WHEN?
Saturday June 7, 2025 from 9-12 (garden photography before crowds arrive, then indoor and off-site activities).
WHAT?
- Peony Gardens (300+ Peony species) & Memory Garden
- Indoor Peony Judging (300+ entries—access starts at 1100 after judging completed)
- Musical Performances & Art Activities
- Craft & Gourmet Food Vendors (see festival website for list of craft vendors)
- Free Shuttle to nearby Parkwood Estate Gardens & Mansion with Bonsai show from 10 to 4. (Note: Commercial, Indoor, Tripod, and Drone Photography prohibited without a permit there).
- Festival Photography Contest (with prizes). See festival website for terms and conditions and entry form. https://www.oshawa.ca/en/parks-recreation-and-culture/peony-festival.aspx
- Free admission
WHERE?
- Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens & Kinsmen Valleyview Park, 155 Arena Street, Oshawa
- Meet at the entrance to the Children’s Arena at 0900 then wander the gardens, visit Parkwood (starting at 10), and attend indoor events (starting at 11).
PARKING
Parking at 155 Arena Street is for those with MTO accessible parking passes only.
Off-site parking can be found at:
- City Hall parking lot: 45 Quenn St.
- Lot 50: South of Robert McLaughlin Gallery off of Queen St.
- Parkade 2: 117 Bond St.
- On-street parking, where permitted by law
- Grass lot: North side of Adelaide St. W. between Arena St. & Kaiser Cres.
ATTENDANCE CONFIRMATION: Please confirm your attendance below
Reminder: After the event, please send your best photos to Margaret Hall by August 21st for the September newsletter at newsletter@tdpc.ca and to Jacqui Jeruzalski for the club’s social media accounts at sigs@tdpc.ca.
Bookings
Do you already have an account with us? Sign In
Log in if you already have an account with us.