Edmonton, Canada - July 8, 2014: A Summer view of the Muttart Conservatory, one of Edmonton's most famous icons built in 1976 by architect Peter Hemingway. The conservatory features unique greenhouses and gardens that display plant species found across three biomes, 506715369 Alberta, Architecture, Beauty, Botany, Building Exterior, Built Structure, Canada, City Life, Contemporary, Creativity, Ecosystem, Edmonton, Fame, Famous Place, Formal Garden, Glass, Greenhouse, Inspiration, International Landmark, Multi Colored, Muttart, Muttart Conservatory, Nature, Ornamental Garden, Outdoors, Plant, Pyramid, Pyramid Shape, Scenics, Sky, Tranquil Scene, Urban Scene, Vitality, Window, botanic, glass building

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Muttart Conservatory

Edmonton

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Looking like some sort of pyramid-shaped, glass bomb shelter, the Muttart Conservatory is actually a botanical garden that sits south of the river off James MacDonald Bridge. Each of the four pyramids holds a different climate region and corresponding foliage. It's an interesting place to wander about, especially for gardeners, plant fans and those in the mood for something low-key. The excellent on-site cafe uses locally sourced ingredients and fresh greens from the greenhouse.