In the midst of the concrete jungle downtown lies some gorgeous greenery; the Devonian Gardens. It is located in the The Core mall and is a beautiful, serene place to do some quiet work. It is a massive ‘2.5 acres and contains over 550 trees’ (Calgary Herald). As well as the trees, It also contains 2 Koi ponds (a pool for ornamental carp), a play area and rental space intended for weddings or gatherings.
I love it because it is a brilliant spot to read peacefully, to study and a great place to bring your significant other. I am rather fond of nature and it’s awesome to be able to connect to nature in the midst of all the hustle and bustle. As you can see in the picture below, there is a beautiful fountain in the garden and the sound of water falling adds to the calming effect.
There are still some renovations occurring, masks are being put up on empty walls and the caretaker says that descriptions will be put up soon. It is also becoming a local tradition to put coins in the ponds and hope for good weather akin to the Trevi fountain in Rome, Italy.
The Devonian Gardens are becoming an integral part of downtown Calgarian life once again. Check out this beautiful garden for yourself!
Monday – Saturday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Sundays: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Cost: FREE!
