Botanical Gardens

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The Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory, with up to 45 species of butterflies, on the grounds of the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens in Niagara Falls, Canada.

Entry to the 40 hectares of the Botanical Gardens is free, but you'll need to pay to enter the Butterfly Conservatory, with its more than 45 species of butterflies (some as big as birds) flitting around 130 species of flowers and plants. This is also a breeding facility where you can see young butterflies released. Parking costs $5.

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