GALLERY: RBG’s Alice in Bloomland and Spring Tide at Gage Park

By HCMMar 11, 2025

Take in the magical colours and fragrances of spring at two local destinations for plant lovers.

PHOTOS BY JANICE THIESSEN/AUTOMATIC JANE

Tumble down the rabbit hole into “Alice in Bloomland,” a wondrous botanical experience at Royal Botanical Gardens where reality bends and blossoms into a world of curiosity for all ages! Inspired by the pages of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, this floral showcase weaves together the magic of horticulture, the whimsy of floral design, and the marvel of visual arts to create an enchanting indoor wonderland straight out of a dream. There are also RBG After Dark events. This is a time-ticketed event and tickets are here. Until March 30
RBG Centre, 680 Plains Rd. W. Burlington

You can get a taste of spring at the annual Spring Tide Bulb Show at Gage Park Greenhouse. Explore hundreds of spring bulbs, stop by the marketplace, grab a bite from the café, participate in a scavenger hunt or pick up blooms to go at the flower shop. It's the perfect way to get out of the house and enjoy the first sights and smells of spring. Free admission and parking. Until March 16, Gage Park Greenhouse