Toronto 
Flower lovers have a short window to catch one of Ontario’s most impressive spring sights, and Fleur de Roy, the province’s largest pick-your-own peony garden, is opening Early June
Credit: Fleur de Roy
The 10-acre garden is home to over 150,000 peony blooms, with 14 different varieties spread across shades of white, pink, coral, and red, making it the province’s largest pick-your-own peony garden.
Tentatively opening June 1, this floral spot in Dover Centre will welcome visitors for just 14 days, with tickets available until June 14 (weather permitting).
Tickets are $25 (weekday) /$30 (weekend) per person.
Each ticket gives you admission to the Peony Bloom Experience, 10 pick-your-own peony blooms, access to preferred pricing on extra stems, and entry to the Bubbly Bar for guests 19+. Tickets are timed, so your three hours begin at the slot you select.
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For the best bouquet, choose buds showing colour, soft like a marshmallow, and not sticky.
For a fuller experience, $85 workshops on select days, pair flower picking with hands-on creativity, including peony arranging with Melodee Delrue or a guided watercolour session with Dee Stewardson.
Pets aren’t allowed in the garden to help protect the delicate blooms.
Your visit also includes access to 10 acres of conservation land, filled with walking trails, shaded trees, and picnic spots.
While You’re There…
Fleur de Roy is just a short drive from Mitchell’s Bay (~5 km), a quiet waterfront community that makes a perfect add-on to your outing. Nestled on the eastern shore of Lake St. Clair, Mitchell’s Bay is known for boating, bird-watching, and its peaceful marina.
You can stroll along the South Lakeshore Trail (7 Pinsonneault Street) with boardwalk views of Lake St. Clair, or explore the Memorial Park Trail (2 Main Street), a gentle 1 km loop.
The North Lakeshore Trail (27018 Winterline Road) offers a quieter, more natural escape, winding through restored prairie lands and dykes.
For bird watchers, the St. Clair National Wildlife Area is a must-see during migration season, especially if you want to spot waterfowl like tundra swans and puddle ducks.
There’s also a marina, a public beach, and plenty of places to grab a bite or stay the night if you’re making a weekend of it.
Mitchell’s Bay and Dover Centre are part of Chatham-Kent. There are plenty of activities in the municipality — if you want to extend your stay or plan to come back at a later date — including Rondeau Provincial Park.
So, if your ideal spring day involves picking flowers, sipping a mocktail, and walking by the lake, this little corner of Ontario has it all.
