# Your guide to Winnipeg garden spaces \- Winnipeg

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What’s better than walking amongst colourful blooms as flowers fill the air with sweet aromas? Whether you’re looking for a quick break or a place to wander for a while, this guide will provide a kaleidoscope of colours and scents that your senses will relish.

## Assiniboine Park 

 [English Garden
 (opens in new window)](https://www.assiniboinepark.ca/park/gardens/english-garden)The English Garden, just north of the Qualico Family Centre, offers paths that curve through open lawns and loosely structured flower beds.The planting style leans informal, with flowers that change through the year filling the beds — tulips in spring, then denser layers of colour throughout the summer months. Look for familiar touches like the Boy with the Boot statue, a small but distinct point of interest along the walk.

 [Gardens at The Leaf
 (opens in new window)](https://www.assiniboinepark.ca/leaf/about-the-leaf/explore-gardens)The Gardens at The Leaf are laid out for exploring, with multiple sections that each offer something different. Begin in the Indigenous Peoples Garden, shaped as a gathering place that reflects cultural connections to the land. From there, continue into the Kitchen Garden, where herbs and vegetables are grown onsite and later used at [Gather Craft Kitchen & Bar (opens in new window)](https://www.gatherattheleaf.ca), bringing a direct garden-to-table connection. The Sensory Garden encourages interaction — brush past plants, notice scent and texture — while the Performance Garden opens into a landscaped seating area used for live concerts on its quaint amphitheatre-style stage. The Johnston Family Seasonal Garden shifts across the year, so each visit brings something different. Before heading out, step inside [The Leaf (opens in new window)](https://www.assiniboinepark.ca/leaf/about-the-leaf/explore) to see tropical and Mediterranean plants in a single indoor setting, anchored by Canada’s tallest indoor waterfall.

 [Leo Mol Sculpture Garden
 (opens in new window)](https://www.assiniboinepark.ca/park/gardens/leo-mol-sculpture-garden)Tucked into the northwest corner of Assiniboine Park, the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden brings together art and landscapes in a way that’s easy to move through. As you follow the paved walkways, bronze sculptures appear one by one — some framed by trees, others near the fountain or surrounded by changing plantings –– depicting scenes from Greek Mythology (note: There’s no need to explain Europa and The Bull if you have kids in tow) along with notable local and historical figures, playful animals and quite a few nudes too. The garden also includes the Leo Mol Gallery and the Schoolhouse Studio, where Mol once worked, giving you a closer look at his process and finished works. On summer afternoons, [live jazz performances (opens in new window)](https://www.assiniboinepark.ca/events/event/169) often carry through the area, adding sound to the setting.

 [Kildonan Park
 (opens in new window)](https://legacy.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/parks/kildonan.stm)Follow the paths through the Northern Garden, where flowerbeds unfold in carefully arranged sections, shifting in colour from pale yellows to deep reds and soft lavender. Along the way, benches offer places to pause and take in the scent of nearby blooms or enjoy the garden from a distance. Just beyond the gardens sits the Witch’s Hut, one of the park’s most recognizable landmarks. Cross the small bridges over trickling streams that lead to the whimsical round structure and step inside to discover a scene from *Hansel and Gretel*. Designed by Manitoba architect Hans Peter Langes and opened in 1970, the Hut adds a touch of storybook charm to this peaceful corner of Kildonan Park.

 [Chinese Garden
 (opens in new window)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/vBuZATUgtfKMXsRbA)Step into a peaceful oasis in the heart of Winnipeg’s Chinatown at the Chinese Garden. A central pond anchors the layout, with stone paths leading you past layered greenery and carefully placed plantings. Juniper, pine and flowers sit alongside architectural features like the pagoda, offering different points of focus as you walk. Take a seat on the amphitheatre-style steps and spend a few minutes taking it all in. Nearby, the Dynasty Building holds seasonal events like the Chinese Pavilion at Folklorama — the largestand longest-running multicultural festival of its kind in the world — where performances and food bring added energy to the area.

 [Japanese Garden
 (opens in new window)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/ifNhAjQ5NFd3w5TU6)The Japanese Garden offers a distinct contrast within downtown Winnipeg. Set between tall office buildings and busy Carlton Street, the setting is designed to feel separate from its surroundings. Created to recognize the sister-city relationship with Setagaya, Japan, the site reflects traditional Japanese design through its restrained layout, clean lines and carefully selected plantings.

 [King’s Park
 (opens in new window)](https://legacy.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/parks/kings.stm)Start across the footbridge, where the landscape in King’s Park opens into pathways lined with flower beds and low greenery. The walk naturally leads you toward the Pagoda Garden, a comfortable place to pause, overlooking a pond. From there, continue through tree-lined paths until you reach the Carol Shields Memorial Labyrinth. Follow the winding path at your own pace; with benches placed throughout and smaller garden pockets along the way, the park provides a more gradual, leisurely walk.

 [St. Vital Park
 (opens in new window)](https://legacy.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/parks/st-vital.stm)Take a stroll through St. Vital Park and follow the paved pathways as they wind past colourful gardens, lush greenery and shady trees. Seasonal blooms add vibrant splashes of colour to the landscape, making every turn feel a little different. You’ll find plenty of benches where you can sit back, relax and take in the peaceful surroundings. Make your way to the pond, where you can enjoy scenic waterfront views and spot the park’s iconic Totem Pole nearby. The fountain at the duck pond brings the area to life with all manner of fowl that gather around the water.

 [Vimy Ridge Memorial Park
 (opens in new window)](https://legacy.winnipeg.ca/publicworks/parks/st-vital.stm)A visit to Vimy Ridge Memorial Park offers a quieter, more reflective setting, with flowerbeds arranged around memorial features that honour those who served, giving the area a sense of purpose beyond its plantings. Seasonal blooms provide colour throughoutthe warmer months, set against structured perennials and open lawns.