In the Durham Region, The Glasshouse is a term most often associated with the specialized “glasshouses” at Vandermeer Nursery in Ajax and Kingsway Greenhouse in Oshawa. These destinations are renowned for their massive, climate-controlled glass structures that allow for year-round gardening and shopping, even in the depths of an Ontario winter. At Vandermeer Nursery, the glasshouse environment serves as a tropical escape where visitors can browse an extensive collection of houseplants, cacti, and seasonal blooms, often accompanied by the on-site café, La Casita del Cafe, making it a popular community “warm-up” spot.
