Plan Your Visit to the Garden
The Garden is open for Luminaria for select weekends this December.
Guest Information
Luminaria Prices
Adult: $25
Senior (65+): $20
Youth/Student (13-17): $20
Child (3-12): $12
Child (2 and under): FREE
Garden Memberships
Enjoy great savings along with season or year-long access to rejuvenation, relaxation and natural stress relief with a Garden Membership.
Hours and Location
The Garden is open for the Luminaria event on select weekends in December, 2024.
Dec. 13-15 | Dec. 20-22 | Dec. 27-29
Advance tickets are required. Get details here.
2025 hours will be announced soon.
The Garden is located at 51227 AB-60, Parkland County, AB
Map of the Garden
Plan your route to make the most of your time at the garden, and ensure you don't miss any highlights! During Luminaria, activities will be centered around the Leaf Plaza, Welcome Center and Kurimoto Japanese Garden.
Food Service during Luminaria
During Luminaria, beverages and light snacks are available for purchase.
Accessibility
Most areas of the Luminaria event are accessible by paved and cleared pathways. However, Luminaria is subject to winter weather conditions, which might include freezing rain, compacted snow etc. Guests should be aware there are some areas with grades where assistance is recommended for wheelchairs. Loaner wheelchairs are available in limited quantities.
Enjoying the Garden with Everyone
Garden Etiquette
To preserve the beauty of the garden and protect valuable plant collections, we have a few guidelines for guests.
View Garden EtiquetteGarden Photography
Guests are encouraged to take personal photographs, but to protect plants and the enjoyment of other guests, some rules apply.
Learn about Photography at the GardenFirst time to the Garden? Welcome!
If this is your first time visiting, we recommend reading through the information above to make the most of your time with us. We also recommend you bring the following:
- Your camera — there are many photo opportunities!
- Comfortable footwear will make your day a happier one.
- Dress for the weather — in Alberta, you never know!
- Protective items — bring sunscreen, insect repellant, and a sunhat (in winter, mitts, warm coats and hats!)
We hope the University of Alberta Botanic Garden becomes your happy place!
What's on at the garden?
See what interesting programming and exciting events are coming up at the garden so you can plan your visit!
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