Re-Envisioning the Centennial Botanical Conservatory

The Centennial Botanical Conservatory was opened in 1967 by the Fort William Parks Board as a Centennial celebration project, and it is a legacy to the citizens of Thunder Bay

An important part of our City for over half a century, the Conservatory is currently undergoing a renewal project designed to repair and replace aging infrastructure and to expand the facility to increase the versatility of the space and the programming it can support.

In 2021, with unanimous support from City Council, the Conservatory renewal project began. See what has happened so far and explore plans for the future. As the project progresses opportunities to provide input and feedback will be available.

Explore the current plans for the renewal:

• View the Public Open House presentation boards online
• View the Conservatory Renewal Master Plan
• View the Renewal Phasing Plan

Watch the videos on this page to hear about the project from the team involved:

• Michael Pascoe - Professor of Horticulture, Fanshawe College & Director of Fanshawe College Botanical Garden
• Sally Harvey - Horticulture Consultant, Green Design Landscaping Inc.
• Cory Halvorsen - Manager, Parks and Open Spaces, City of Thunder Bay
• Guy Walter - Landscape Architect, City of Thunder Bay

Engagement opportunities:

Opportunities to provide feedback will be available throughout the project. Please check back.