If winter has you craving colour, warmth, and a little escape, this new indoor experience is designed to pull you straight into a world that feels anything but cold.
Credit: Royal Botanical Gardens
You’re invited to wander a familiar story reimagined through living plants, playful spaces, and immersive design, where the journey matters just as much as where you end up.
At Royal Botanical Gardens, the 2026 floral showcase Bloomland in Oz transforms a classic tale into a walk-through landscape inspired by The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum from January 31 to April 6, 2026.
Inside, more than 25,000 real blooms stretch across vibrant botanical displays, filling the space with colour, fragrance, and lush greenery meant to echo the brilliance of the Emerald City. It’s an all-ages, indoor experience where every turn brings a new scene to explore.
Beyond the floral showcase, there’s more waiting along the path:
- Floral Showcase: The heart of Bloomland features 25,000+ living blooms arranged into imaginative displays that turn winter into something bright and alive.
- Art Exhibition: Of Wonders, Wild and New: Curated by Ericka Walker, this exhibition brings together six artists from Canada, Six Nations, Italy, and Spain, alongside members of the Ontario Wood Carving Association. The works explore nature, duality, environmental impact, and the expressive possibilities of wood.
- Imagination Playground: A hands-on space where you can build, stack, and experiment with oversized foam blocks designed to spark creativity.
- Charming Characters: On weekends and holidays, costumed performers inspired by the world of Oz roam the showcase between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., adding surprise moments along your visit.
Two enhanced experiences offer a different way to explore Bloomland:
- RBG After Dark (19+): A ticketed, after-hours series that reimagines the gardens as an evening social space. On February 19, March 12, and April 2, from 6 to 10 p.m., illuminated paths, music, and a relaxed atmosphere turn Bloomland into a nighttime stroll designed for adults only.
- Bloomland Enchanted Tea: Available Wednesdays through Sundays, this reservation-only afternoon tea is an exclusive add-on for Bloomland guests. Served in the Tea House, it’s designed to complement your visit with a themed dining experience.
Royal Botanical Gardens – Bloomland in Oz
What: Bloomland in Oz turns the classic Wizard of Oz into an indoor floral journey, blending artistic displays with 25,000 real blooms. The showcase replaces winter grey with colour, fragrance, and lush greenery inspired by the Emerald City.
When:
January 31 to April 6, 2026
Tues-Sun, exceptions apply – Open on Family Day, Easter Monday.
Where: RBG Centre, 680 Plains Rd. W. Burlington
How Much:
Adult: $19.50 to $24.50
Senior (Age 65+): $16.50 to $21.50
Student (Age 13 to 17 OR with valid student I.D.): $16.50 to $21.50
Child (Age 3-12): $11.50 to $16.50