The Devonian Gardens | Calgary's Indoor Tropical Botanical Garden | City of Calgary Parks | 4K
Channel: Our Heritage
Date: 2023-05-07

Devonian Gardens is an urban oasis in the heart of Calgary that offers one hectare of botanical gardens including over 500 trees, 50 varieties of plants, a 900 sq. ft. living wall, fountains, fish ponds and a playground to climb and explore.​​

Address: 400, 317 7 Ave. S.W (4th floor in the CORE Shopping Centre)
Area: 1 Hectare
Park hours: Hours are typically the same as the CORE Shopping Centre. Please visit the CORE Shopping Centre website for times.​
https://coreshopping.ca/hours/
Parking: ​CORE Shopping Centre's parking information
Accessibility information: 

About the park
Located on 8th avenue S.W. between 2nd and 3rd Streets. The park is maintained by the City of Calgary Parks.

The Devonian Gardens were originally designed by J.H. Cook Architects and Engineers. The park was donated to the City by the Devonian Group of Charitable Foundations and Calford Properties. The space held over 20,000 plants, koi ponds, bridges, and waterfalls. Opened in 1977, Devonian Gardens was designed by J.H. Cook Architects and Engineers and donated to the City of Calgary by the Devonian Group of Charitable Foundations and Calford Properties. The construction cost was 9 million dollars.

A major redevelopment of The Core Shopping Centre (formerly TD Square) beneath the park began in 2008, requiring the gardens to close for renovations for 4 years. The changes include a wider, taller circulation space in the mall below and installation of a 3-block long, continuous skylight above. The gardens reopened on June 27, 2012, and features additional seating for the CORE food court, a playground and space for corporate events. Many of the garden materials were aging and council committed $37 million for improvements and upgrades. The four-year project oversaw the installation of a living wall (a natural biofilter), and many new plants and trees, some from tropical locales. New water features, a space for corporate events, and a playground round out the features.

The original gardens contained more than 20,000 plants representing 135 tropical and local species, decorated with waterfalls, bridges, koi ponds and sculptures by local artists, showcased as a permanent art exhibition.

In 2016 it had to be closed again to repair persistent leaks.

Devonian Gardens is a popular downtown escape. This large botanical refuge is an indoor oasis located on the top floor (4th) of the CORE Shopping Centre.​​​ ​Find a quiet spot to get lost in a good book, have lunch in the park, or take advantage of this beautiful indoor spot for family portraits, wedding party photos, and non-commercial photography. The space is also bookable for private events.

Rentals and Bookings - Devonian Gardens
Devonian Gardens provides a unique setting for your corporate function, wedding, social event or photography session. 

For Rentals & Bookings, please visit
https://calgary-cwiprod.motorolasolutions.com/cwi/tile