Lorne Park Brantford

Lorne Park Brantford

Lorne Park is Brantford's famous showcase horticultural park. Formerly part of the riverbed, it was low lying until it was gradually filled in after the first dikes were built. Find out more about Lorne Park History.

The plantings on the south facing slope are changed annually to celebrate various important occasions. This is known as carpet bedding, an art which began in the 19th century. Victorian travelers collected delicate foreign plants and gardeners started them in greenhouses. In late spring they set them out in their gardens in intricate patterns, like oriental rugs. Displays like this must be carefully planned and executed and are very labour intensive. Today, Brantford's carpet beds are among the finest in Canada.

Lorne Park Brantford

Lorne Park Brantford

Lorne Park Brantford

Lorne Park Brantford

Lorne Park Brantford

Lorne Park Brantford

Lorne Park Brantford

Lorne Park Brantford

Lorne Park Brantford

This beautiful park was initially called North Oxford Street Park. The name was later changed to Lorne Park.
Lorne Park was named after the Marquis de Lorne, Governor General of Canada from 1878 to 1883.
Today Lorne Park is considered to be Brantford's top showcase horticultural park.
Lorne Park includes 1 carpet bed, several annual and perennial displays, a flag display featuring each provincial flag, as well as specimen trees and shrubs.

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