

In light of COVID-19, we ask that you follow public health directives and avoid all non-essential travel. This includes resisting the urge to go see the tulips. Your health and safety and that of our staff is of utmost importance to us.



Access to all NCC parks and lands is fully permitted for recreational activities. Recreational amenities, such as outhouses, benches, picnic areas and play structures, remain closed. Parking lots are open, with some exceptions.



As the official gardener of Canada’s Capital, we are as disappointed as you are, but we must all focus on the current health imperatives. Our tulips are part of a longstanding tradition. Since the liberation of the Netherlands in 1945, they have bloomed in Canada's Capital as a symbol of peace, freedom and friendship with the Dutch people.

Tulips will still bloom in 2020, but we ask that you admire them online and do not travel to visit them. We need everyone’s support to help plank the curve.

To give you that spring feeling, we'll be sharing updates, photos and videos on our social media channels.

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We look forward to celebrating in person with you again, in 2021.

Visit our COVID-19 page for a summary of measures in place.



