Sculpture Gardens to Visit in Ontario

Sculpture gardens are the perfect blend between nature and art, featuring art installations from local and international artists representing multiple different themes.

As you stroll or bike through these outdoor galleries, you’ll find yourself experiencing a unique story at each location.

Windsor Sculpture Park

Located on the shores of the Detroit River in an outdoor space, the Windsor Sculpture Park is an outdoor sculpture museum that boasts internationally recognized contemporary works by significant artists.

Cambridge Sculpture Park

Tucked away by the Grand River, this sculpture park is a quiet oasis that features multiple permanent sculptures and featured sculptures to complement the nature surrounding them. It is a place to combine the beauty of nature and art all at once.

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Address: 53 Grand Ave S, Cambridge
Phone: 519-740-0248
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Sculpture Garden at McMichael’s Canadian Collection

By the Humber River Valley is the Sculpture Garden at McMichael’s Canadian Collection. With the planted wilderness garden and network of outdoor paths and trails, the Ivan Eyre Sculpture Garden presents a series of installations and outdoor sculptures.
Address: Vaughan, ON L4H 3N5
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Donald Forster Sculpture Park

Enhanced by the landscape around it, the Donald Forster Sculpture Park includes a collection of historical and international works and permanent works by Canadian artists. It is considered one of the best and most diverse sculpture parks in Canada.

Haliburton Sculpture Forest

The Haliburton Sculpture Forest is located in Glebe Park, a place with an outdoor collection of sculptures done by Canadian and international artists and surrounded by trails for biking and walking. Tours are provided for those who want to learn more about each art piece.
Address: 297 College Dr, Haliburton
Phone: 705-457-3555
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Ireland Park

Although not an entire park filled with sculptures, Ireland Park is a park in Toronto that boasts some haunting sculptures by Rowan Gillespie. The sculptures add emotive energy to the park and dynamism to nature.
Address: Queens Quay W, Toronto
Phone: 416-601-6906
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Screaming Heads Midlothian Castle & Gallery

Midlothian Castle is the creation and home of retired Secondary School art teacher Peter Camani, an artist and sculptor who’s created an unusual residence in the form of a castle complete with a sculpture garden on an old 310-acre farm which is most commonly known as “Screaming Heads.”

Address: Midlothian Road, approximately 5 km from Hwy 520, Burk’s Falls.
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Confederation Park – Gananoque

Gananoque’s Confederation Park is home to Canada’s largest outdoor contemporary art exhibit. It is located on a former industrial site that is now a beautiful spot for a picnic next to a pond and fountain.
Address: 2 King St E, Gananoque
Phone: 613-382-2149
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Oeno Gallery

This exceptional gallery is a high-end spot for contemporary and historical fine art. It is located on the Huff Estates Winery and has three acres of winding paths that pass sculptures by Canadian and American artists among garden beds of lavender and sage.
Address: 2274 Prince Edward County Rd 1, Bloomfield
Phone: 613-393-2216
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Humanics Institute

The Humanics Institute is a place for everyone and celebrates the varieties of race, ethnicity, religion, spirituality, and culture in Canada. Their sculpture park has sculptures that represent themes concerning humanity, philosophy, and various faiths among a nine-acre wooden ravine.
Address: 3468 Old Montreal Rd, Cumberland
Phone: 613-697-1525
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Berczy Park

Berczy Park is located in the heart of Toronto and features a water fountain lined with dog and cat sculptures. Its centrepiece is complemented by other beautiful and interesting sculptures around the park as well.
Address: 35 Wellington St E, Toronto
Phone: 416-338-4386
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Don River Valley Park

This urban park is known for its biking and hiking opportunities but boasts public art sculptures from local, national, and international artists who look at the land from ecological, cultural, industrial, and indigenous perspectives.
Address: Don Valley Pkwy, Toronto
Phone: 416-338-4386
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Guild Park & Gardens

A beautiful sculptural garden located along the Scarborough Bluffs, Guildwood Park, was home to Rosa Breithaupt Hewetson & Spencer Clark, who were patrons of arts and preservationists. They acquired architectural remnants from lots of demolished buildings of the early 20th century and showcased it in the gardens.

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Address: 201 Guildwood Parkway, Toronto
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Toronto Sculpture Garden

This quaint city sculpture garden has been around since the 80s. It provides city-goers with the opportunity to showcase interesting artworks of different scales and materials and hosts two projects per year.
Address: 115 King St E, Toronto
Phone: 416-392-4012
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Max Tanenbaum Sculpture Garden

The Max Tanenbaum Sculpture Garden is located near the Bridgepoint Hospital, and includes twenty life-sized sculptures that celebrate the human spirit. These brilliant sculptures were created by William Lishman, a colorblind and dyslexic sculptor.

Address: 1 Bridgepoint Dr, Toronto

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Remic Rapids Park

This riverfront park is known for its collection of balanced rock sculptures constructed by John Felice Ceprano. He created these in 1986 and used rocks found on the shore to provide this exploratory public art experience.
Address: Sir John A. Macdonald Parkway, Ottawa
Phone: 800-465-1867
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Dan Lawrie International Sculpture Collection – Hendrie Park

The Dan Lawrie International Sculpture Collection can be found at Hendrie Park in the Royal Botanical Gardens. It includes intriguing art installations like the School of Fish – a twelve-inch carving from serpentinite stone, which is added every year.
Address: 680 Plains Rd W, Burlington
Phone: 905-527-1158
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13th Street Winery

The 13th Street Winery provides a multi-sensory experience on their grounds, not just with wine, but with a permanent exhibit of sculptures. 15 sculptures span the collection, and visitors can tour them all with a glass of wine in hand.

Address: 1776 Fouth Avenue, St. Catherines
Phone: 905-984-8463
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Irving Zucker Sculpture Garden

This beautifully landscaped sculpture garden is one of Hamilton’s best-kept secrets, a part of the Art Gallery of Hamilton. It features 14 sculptures that including one of Keith Haring’s iconic pieces and other beautiful iron and bronze pieces.
Address: Downtown Hamilton
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