Bloomland in Oz brings floral fantasy to Royal Botanical Gardens

Bloomland in Oz opened Jan. 31 at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington and runs through April 6, featuring roughly 25,000 real blooms arranged around scenes from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Bloomland in Oz opened Jan. 31 at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington and runs through April 6. The indoor exhibition reimagines The Wonderful Wizard of Oz with botanical installations and theatrical design. Organizers say the showcase uses about 25,000 real blooms to evoke characters and scenes from the story. This 2026 edition follows last year’s Alice in Bloomland and is presented as an all-ages experience aimed at brightening the winter months. Key details: - Dates and location: Jan. 31 through April 6 at the RBG Centre, 680 Plains Rd. W., Burlington. - Scale and theme: About 25,000 real blooms arranged to represent Dorothy, Glinda, the Wicked Witch of the West, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion, the Wizard and scenes such as the Emerald City. - Related exhibits: Includes Of Wonders Wild and New, a visual arts exhibition, and a woodworking show featuring six artists from Canada, Six Nations, Italy and Spain plus members of the Ontario Wood Carvers Association. - Ticketing and pricing: The experience is time-ticketed; tickets are priced by arrival time with peak hours noted as 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends, holidays and March break, and off-peak pricing on weekdays and later weekend slots. - Membership and fees: Admission is included with most RBG memberships, with a $5 fee during peak times; all prices are subject to HST and a service fee. - Schedule: The gardens are closed Mondays and the showcase runs Tuesday through Sunday during the exhibition period. Summary: The exhibition presents a themed indoor floral display that blends horticulture and theatrical staging and runs through April 6 at the RBG Centre in Burlington. Entry is managed by time-ticketing with varied pricing by arrival time, and the showcase is scheduled Tuesday through Sunday during its run.