The Junction Butterfly Gardens
Where nature comes to life!
The Junction Butterfly Gardens are back this year with vibrant florals spread across Dundas St W. Presented by Govan Brown, our Pollinator Pathway highlights the Butterfly Gardens and educates passersby with 22 signs, each featuring a unique pollinator fact.
Our expert landscapers, Parkdale Green Thumb Enterprises, maintain our stunning gardens to create a sanctuary for our beloved butterflies. Last fall, we prepared our gardens for the winter season by cutting back perennials and planting harvested seeds back into the garden, creating a diverse seed bank of native Ontario plants. We regularly assess the health of our plants and replenish them with more native plants, ensuring our garden remains vibrant and lush year after year. Additionally, we add fresh mulch each fall to nourish and healthy our soil.
Toronto is home to more than 360 species of bees and over 100 species of butterflies. Pollinators play an integral role in contributing to urban biodiversity and supporting healthy ecosystems and are a crucial component of a sustainable city. The Junction Butterfly Gardens increase the vital space for these beautiful and threatened creatures. Visitors who slow down, observe and return frequently can watch butterflies progress through their lifecycle, from egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to adult butterfly.
Stay tuned for more info about our FREE Butterfly Garden Walking Tour presented by Govan Brown in September 2025!
Parkdale Green Thumb Enterprises (PGTE) is an award-winning Eco-Landscaping social enterprise operated by Working for Change. It is a local social enterprise that employs residents who have experienced barriers to employment due to mental health, addiction, homelessness, incarceration, gender based violence and newcomer/refugee status. PGTE offers various commercial clients climate change-responsive plant maintenance, landscaping, and streetscaping services.
