Glen Elbe Learning Centre
1000 Islands and Rideau Canal Garden Adventures
The Glen Elbe Farm consists of a restored 1838 house; an 1850 stagecoach stop; two pre-confederation gardens, one for vegetables and one for flower blooms and native plants; a trail which includes woods, marsh, ruins of old mill complex, and a waterfall; a climate change arboretum featuring southern species; three greenhouses for propagation and winter. Usually, gardeners and biologists are available.
HOSTS: Robert Burtch / Maggie Stevenson
870 County Road 42
Athens, ON K0E 1B0
T: 613-331-2522
SEASON: May to September
ENTRANCE FEE: Donations accepted for Thousand Islands Watershed Land Trust. Tax receipt issued for donations over $20.
HOURS / BOOKINGS:
By appointment only, Monday to Friday 9 am - 5 pm. Saturday and Sunday possible if given notice.
* Sturdy shoes recommended if you wish to do the trail.
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Visit these other great gardens on the trail!
Garden Trail Home Adair Gardens AOG Art Trail Flowers + Fleece Flowers of the Field Gardens of Brockville Gardens of Gananoque Garden of Hope & Faith Walk Glen Elbe Healing Circle Labyrinth Ivy Lea Club Maitland Garden of Hope Rideau Woodland Ramble Shakespeare's Gardens Sherwood Forest The Opinicon Wildling Acres
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