Cumberland Garden Tour

Cumberland Village
Sunday, July 18, 2010

1-4 p.m.

This year's event includes a garden designed for nature, large country properties and scenic waterfront locations. Organized by the Cumberland Village Community Association. Tour this historic community and see what Cumberland has to offer. Start the tour at any location. Added attractions include local artists, tea in the gardens of the Anglican Church, heritage gardens and the antique car show at the Cumberland Museum (entry fee applies). There is no charge for the garden tour, but donations are welcome to support village beautication.

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Catherine and Glenn Roberts

1085 Armstrong Road
Cumberland, ON
Canada

This ¾ acre property near the Ottawa River features hundreds of perennials planted in the last few years. Come see an ambitious garden in progress.

Cumberland Heritage Village Museum

2940 Old Montreal Road
Cumberland, ON
Canada

Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, 2940 Old Montreal Rd Michel Lachaume will be on site to talk about the three heritage gardens that he designed. See hundreds of new potatoes and tomatoes of all colours and shapes, including the famous OSU BLUE tomato.

Plus - Annual Car Show at Museum

Regular museum admission fees apply

Gabrielle Sleeth and Rick Sheppard

931 Kevin Crescent
Cumberland, ON
Canada

Rick and Gabrielle have created an urban garden that benefits birds, bats, bugs and animals. Their garden has been certified by the Canadian Wildlife Federation. The garden has a pond, perennials, fruit trees and shrubs, as well as feeders and nesting boxes. It is designed for year-round interest.

Jim Benson

2535 Manse Road
Cumberland, ON
Canada

Escape to this private oasis that has the feel of a cottage community. Jim’s beautiful terraced garden overlooks the Ottawa River, near the Cumberland ferry.

Kate Fawkes and Mike Ivanski

1495 Kinsella Drive
Cumberland, ON
Canada

This large country lot is designed for four-season interest with a variety of shrubs to provide a backdrop to perennials and spring bulbs.

Marie-Hélène and Roch Baillot

1095 Quigley Hill Road
Cumberland, ON
Canada

This custom cut-granite home built by Dr. RJ Kennedy in 1966 is set among stately mature trees and gardens on a beautiful 9.5 acre property. Tour a natural paradise with a large pond and a stream running down a wooded ravine. The owners operate Sphere College, a specialized private high school, onsite.

St Mark’s Anglican Church

2476 ch. Old Montreal
Cumberland, ON
Canada

Take a break to enjoy tea and homemade sweets for sale in the garden of this historic church.

St. Andrews United Church

2557 Old Montreal Road
Cumberland, ON
Canada

Join us for a tour of the church which has served the community for over 180 years. Washroom facility.

Sunday, July 18, 2010
Cumberland Village
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