Maplelawn Garden is one of the Capital’s most unique gardens because it is a rare example of a 19th century walled garden, and provides a living record of how European architectural and landscape concepts were transplanted to Canada.

In 1993, a group of volunteers formed the Friends of Maplelawn Garden. Over the years, they’ve worked closely with the NCC to preserve and restore the walled garden. The restoration resulted in the discovery of a large variety of perennials, including the peonies for which the garden was once famous.