About the Canadian Garden Council
Founded in April 2014, in collaboration with the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association – in order to foster awareness and development of Canada’s garden experience sector – the Canadian Garden Council is a not-for-profit corporation with board representation from all parts of the country. Council membership reflects partnerships among all sectors of the horticulture, public garden, gardening, tourism and associated industries on a regional, provincial and territorial basis, enabling the Council to address the full range of issues facing the garden experience sector.
Our Vision is to champion the garden experience sector’s contributions to the well-being of Canadians; the sustainability of our communities; and to promote the joys and benefits of gardens, gardening, urban and municipal landscapes and green infrastructure.
Our Mission is to generate development and growth of the garden experience sector by:
- being the national platform through which garden organizations and organizers come together with common goals;
- developing programs, resources and services;
- promoting the role and benefits of Canadian gardens and gardening activities as integral components of our communities and their tourism offering;
- fostering increased visitation to gardens and participation in gardening activities.