Nurture your love of nature and learn the scientific names of trees and shrubs at Dominion Arboretum. Here, numerous species of woody plants are grown for exhibition and study purposes.

Traveling on a shoestring? The fact that Dominion Arboretum won't cost you a cent will make your hip pocket happy. This botanical collection is located in the farming neighborhood of Civic Hospital - Experimental Farm - Central Park and just one of a number of things to see and do around these parts. Parliament Hill, National Gallery of Canada and Rideau Canal are waiting for you too.

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