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Abbotsford Garden Tour

We warmly invite you to partner with us as a corporate sponsor of the 2026 Garden Tour, a community event that celebrates Ottawa gardens while supporting vital programs at Abbotsford.

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Cultivating Community Impact

Welcome to our garden tour

We warmly invite you to partner with us as a corporate sponsor of the 2026 Garden Tour, a community event that celebrates Ottawa gardens while supporting vital programs at Abbotsford. Sponsors like you help us continue our important work with seniors while giving your business meaningful visibility among engaged audiences across Ottawa. With several sponsorship levels available, you can choose the option that best aligns with your goals and community presence.

We would be honoured to showcase your business as a valued supporter of this beloved annual event.

  • Date: June 20, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
  • Gardens: 12 exceptional private gardens (Glebe and Westboro)
  • Attendance: 300+ participants from across Ottawa
  • Highlights: Ticketholders experience the beauty, inspiration, artistry and passion these gardeners generously share with the community.
  • Tickets: $35 each. Tickets go on sale in April 2026... keep checking for more details!
  • Frequently Asked Questions

Partner with us

Garden A Back Yard

About Abbotsford at the Glebe Centre 

The Glebe Centre (a registered charity) oversees the delivery of services devoted to enhancing the lives of older adults with compassionate programs and meaningful supports through its Abbotsford facility. For many of the seniors we serve, Abbotsford is more than a building – it’s a lifeline. It’s where they find community, connection, and care. Garden tour sponsorships help ensure this well-loved event continues to flourish, with proceeds directly supporting programs that enrich the lives of older adults.

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Why sponsor?

Sponsor for Impact 

  • Boost your brand visibility: Reach engaged, environmentally conscious residents through prominent event signage, digital promotion, and community-wide media exposure.
  • Show your community leadership: Demonstrate your commitment to sustainability, aging well, and community enrichment.
  • Expand your network: Build relationships with fellow sponsors, civic leaders, and passionate gardeners.
  • Inspire your team: Offer your employees hands-on volunteer opportunities that foster pride, purpose and community connection.

Partner with us

Sponsorship Opportunities

Pollinator Patron – $5000+

  • Prominent signage placement at Abbotsford Senior Centre main entrance and sponsored refreshment location (location TBC)
  • Dedicated sponsor spotlight feature on social media post
  • Logo and link in Abbotsford at the Glebe Centre Newsletter (distribution 1200)
  • Ten (10) complimentary garden tour tickets
  • Opportunity to promote your business at Abbotsford Senior Centre
  • Verbal recognition during the Garden Owners Tour (Sunday, June 21)
  • Plus, all Canopy Champion benefits below
Next: Canopy Champion – $3000

Canopy Champion – $3000

  • Logo signage at all participating gardens
  • Logo and link included in two pre-event social media promotions
  • Logo placement in the event program
  • Four (4) complimentary garden tour tickets
  • Option to include a promo item or coupon in event program (e.g. seed package with business card or discount coupon attached)
  • Plus, all Bloom Benefactor benefits below
Next: Bloom Benefactor – $1000

Bloom Benefactor – $1000

  • Signage at sponsored refreshment location (location TBC)
  • Two (2) complimentary garden tour tickets
  • Enhanced social media thank-you post following event
  • Plus, all Seed Starter benefits below
Next: Seed Starter – $500

Seed Starter – $500

  • Special mention in Abbotsford at the Glebe Centre Newsletter (distribution 1200)
  • Inclusion of name and logo on Abbotsford Garden Tour event webpage
  • Logo placement in promotional materials (posters, maps, website header)
  • One (1) complimentary garden tour ticket
  • Thank-you mention in social media post following event
  • Business or Charitable tax receipt
Back to start: Pollinator Patron – $5000+

More ways to get involved

To discuss any of the opportunities on this page, please contact David O’Neill, Manager of Community Programs

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Become a donor

  • Make a leadership donation to the Abbotsford 2026 Garden Tour, a cherished tradition celebrating gardening and Ottawa neighbourhood pride.
  • By contributing $500 or more, you do far more than sustain a beloved event, you help protect the dignity, well-being and independence of the older adults in our community (business/tax receipt provided).
2

Volunteer

Assist at one of our gardens by greeting garden tour visitors and thanking them for supporting the event.

  • Support the garden host, using an information sheet provided by the organizers, to answer visitor questions about the garden.
3

Florists and Garden Designers

  • Provide a container/planter display for one or more of the gardens.
  • Share your expertise by donating a garden consultation for our draw
4

Homeowners and gardeners

  • Contact us to learn how your garden could be featured in the 2027 tour.
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Custom Opportunities

  • Don’t see exactly what you’re looking for or have a creative idea that compliments the event?
  • Contact us to discuss a tailored sponsorship experience for your business.

Abbotsford Garden Tour – Frequently Asked Questions

The Abbotsford Garden Tour is a self-guided tour of private gardens that invites visitors to explore inspiring outdoor spaces while supporting Abbotsford Centre seniors’ programs. The tour celebrates creativity, sustainability, and community connection through gardening.

The 2026 Garden Tour takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2026 (10:00 – 4:00)

Gardens are located in the Glebe and Westboro neighbourhoods of Ottawa. Garden addresses are shared with ticket holders via a printed guide and map.

The tour is self-guided. Ticket holders are provided with the garden addresses and may visit them in any order and at their own pace during tour hours. Volunteers and garden hosts are present in each garden to welcome visitors and answer questions.

The 2026 event features 12 thoughtfully curated gardens, each selected for its distinctive style, creativity, and inspiration, offering a rich and rewarding experience at a relaxed pace.

The tour includes a diverse mix of gardens -large and small, formal and informal -with highlights such as native and pollinator-friendly plantings, sustainable practices, creative urban solutions, and distinctive design elements.

Your $35 ticket includes:

  • Access to all 12 featured gardens
  • A printed guide and map
  • A wildflower seed wristband that serves as your entry pass and can be planted after the event
  • Complimentary refreshments at designated sponsor locations
  • Entry into a draw for a free garden design consultation 

Your ticket also includes access to the air-conditioned café at the Abbotsford Centre - a welcome spot to relax and enjoy light refreshments. Be sure to visit the on-site plant sale as well, featuring a selection of garden plants and horticultural finds available for purchase.

Ticket holders need to pick up their wristband along with their printed guide and map at Abbotsford Centre in the Glebe (950 Bank Street, across from Landsdowne) from June 13 - 20. Tickets go on sale in late April  both online and in-person at Abbotsford Centre.

Accessibility varies by garden as these are private residential spaces. Details about terrain, steps, or other considerations will be noted in the printed guide wherever possible.

The Garden Tour takes place rain or shine. We recommend dressing for the weather and wearing comfortable walking shoes.

Complimentary refreshments with washroom facilities are available at sponsor locations noted in the tour guide. Additional seating and rest opportunities vary by garden. 

To help ensure the comfort and safety of all visitors and garden hosts, the Garden Tour is designed as an adult experience. We appreciate your understanding as these are private residential spaces with varied terrain and delicate plantings.

While photography is welcome for personal use, we do ask visitors to be respectful of private property and the privacy of homeowners and neighbours.

All proceeds support Abbotsford Seniors Centre, a trusted provider of community-based programs and services for Ottawa’s seniors. Last year’s Garden Tour raised over $30,000, directly benefiting more than 1,200 clients and their families.

For over 50 years, Abbotsford has offered a wide range of programs that support physical wellness, creative expression, lifelong learning, and social connection for its members.

All programs are delivered under the established governance and oversight of The Glebe Centre.

Sponsorship opportunities include financial support, in-kind contributions, and hosted refreshment locations. Four sponsorship levels are available to offer meaningful visibility, strong community alignment, and direct engagement with attendees. 

Additional opportunities include making a leadership or private donation, volunteering at the event or participating as a future garden host.  

For details on the available sponsorship levels or other ways to support the Garden Tour, please see our Sponsorship Package or contact David O’Neil, Manager of Community Programs:

Download our sponsorship package

Sponsorship Info Package

Sponsorship Info Package