Create a beautiful planted aquarium, choose your own aquatic plants and learn the art of aquascaping at Allan Gardens.

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In this hands-on aquascape workshop in Toronto, you will create your own thriving freshwater shrimp ecosystem inside a premium glass vessel.

Hosted in the beautiful Allan Gardens (Children’s Conservatory), this unique experience combines creativity, nature, and education in a bright glasshouse surrounded by lush tropical plants.

Throughout the workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of aquascaping, freshwater shrimp keeping, and simple long-term maintenance, making it perfect for beginners and plant lovers alike.

Each guest will design a their aquascape using natural stone, and an expanded selection of premium aquatic plants generously sponsored by Tropica. Every aquarium is unique, allowing you to create a layout that reflects your own style and creativity.

Important: This aquarium is designed to support freshwater shrimp, but adding livestock is completely optional. If you choose to keep shrimp, please note that freshwater shrimp are not included with your workshop ticket. Your aquarium will need 2 to 3 weeks to establish before shrimp can be safely introduced. During the workshop, you’ll learn how to set up your aquarium and how to know when it’s ready for shrimp.

Workshop Details

Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Location: Allan Gardens (Children’s Conservatory)

19 Horticultural Ave, Toronto

Your ticket includes:

• Premium glass vessel

• Expanded selection of Tropica aquatic plants

• Aquasoil, decorative sand, natural stones

• Access to premium aquascaping tools and all required materials

• Guided instruction

• A beautiful living aquascape to take home

Whether you’re completely new to aquascaping or looking to explore a new creative hobby, Aquatica: Shrimp Forest is a relaxing and inspiring experience where you’ll build a miniature underwater world that continues to grow long after the workshop ends.