Parks and Gardens

Momiji Gardens

Momiji Gardens, located on the south side of the Garden Auditorium building, along East Hastings Street, were completed in 1993. The Momiji Commemorative Garden serves as a reminder of the internment of Japanese Canadians during the Second World War. The garden’s location is significant because it was in the P.N.E. buildings where the internees were temporarily housed before being assigned to various camps around the province.

Sanctuary

The sanctuary, a 4 hectare garden, overflows with greenery and bird calls. Its main feature, the pond, is the result of the daylighting of a stream contained by a culvert for over 50 years, combined with rainwater collected from the neighbourhood to the south. A series of bridges, winding pathways, riparian plantings and tucked-away seating areas makes this a delightful refuge for visitors, as well as an important example of restored habitat in an urban area.

For interpretive walks and Sanctuary Tours: Hastings Park Conservancy

Il Giardino Italiano (Italian Garden)

Il Giardino Italiano includes fountains and water channels celebrating the sounds and elements of water. From the large children’s play area to the opera walk, the garden is a feast for the eyes and includes several Italian-style plantings of fruit and herbs. Bocce courts, numerous seating areas and a large feast table many this space a wonderful gathering area in the Park.

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