Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory

Delight in over 2,000 vibrant butterflies fluttering freely at the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory, one of the largest glass-enclosed conservatories in North America.

With a waterfall and a wide variety of tropical greenery, this butterfly sanctuary offers a serene atmosphere for viewing the butterflies. Special feeding trays and colourful blooms where butterflies gather around can be found throughout the facility. In the summer, explore the outdoor butterfly garden designed with native flora to attract dozens of butterflies native to Ontario.

Visit the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory website

A mother and child admire a butterfly. — Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory | Destination Ontario

How to get to Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory

Location: 2565 Niagara River Parkway, Niagara Falls

By car: The Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory is located in the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, which can be reached via Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW). There is on-site parking, and paid parking is available nearby.

By transit: GO Transit offers regular service to Niagara Falls. From there, take the Greenline North bus to the BUTTERFLY Turnaround stop.

Know before you go

Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory is open year-round, operating daily from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Buy Niagara Butterfly Conservatory tickets online or gain entry with the purchase of a multi-attraction Niagara Falls Adventure Pass Plus.

To increase the chances of a butterfly landing on you, wear bright colours and stay still.

Things to do at Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory

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Walk among butterflies

Stroll down 180 metres of meandering pathways on a self-guided walking tour through the tropical gardens. See if you can identify the species of butterflies in your path.

Observe emerging butterflies

Glimpse a butterfly’s life cycle through the fascinating emergence window. See a variety of pupae developing in an enclosed space. If you’re lucky, you may even see a butterfly emerge.

Learn about monarch butterflies

The Majestic Monarchs is free afternoon event held each fall that teaches about the life cycle of this vibrant species while they’re tagged and released.

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Interesting facts about Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory

Built in 1996, the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory is still the largest facility of its kind in North America. This must-see attraction has welcomed millions of visitors to view its beautiful butterflies in a tropical paradise environment. With over 1,000 square metres of conservatory, video theatres and interactive displays, it provides an immersive and educational experience for guests of all ages.

Last updated: September 12, 2024