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Allan
Gardens Conservatory is over 100 years old and has over 16,000 square
feet of greenhouse area. It contains tropical plants from all over the
world from palm trees to cacti. There are also seasonal plantings throughout
the year. From mid-January to the end of March, the spring show of bulbs
are displayed.
Winter
ESL Indoor Tours
ESL Guided Tours are structured to complement any language instruction
programme. The tour guides will take the class in groups of approximately
10 people to each of the 5 greenhouses, stopping at specific focal points
to highlight specific words. Emphasis is on making a connection between
the spoken word and the visual cues found in the greenhouse. Guides use
flash cards to underscore difficult words and concepts. On confirmation
of a tour, teachers can download a vocabulary package below. This information
can be used in class to prepare students for their tour.
Availability:
January through March
Duration: Approximately 60 minutes
Cost: $3 per person.
Location: Allan Gardens
Reservations: Required. Please book at least 1 week in advance.
To book your tour contact:
T. 416-397-1366
E. tourguides@torontobotanicalgarden.ca
Preparation
for ESL Teachers:
Download
an ESL Vocabulary Package before your booked tour.
How to
Get There
Allan Gardens is easily accessible by TTC via the Yonge subway to College
Street and then take an eastbound Carlton streetcar to Sherbourne St.
It is located on the south side of Carlton St. between Jarvis Ave. and
Sherbourne St. It's easily accessible by TTC via the Yonge Subway to College
St. & the eastbound Carlton streetcar.
Looking
for a tour of Allan Gardens without
the ESL component?
Call 416-392-7288 to arrange a tour with a staff member of Allan Gardens
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