Vaughan unveils plaque to recognize the Woodbridge Horticultural Society’s 100 years of beautifying the community
The Woodbridge Horticultural Society has worked tirelessly to beautify the Woodbridge core for more than a century. To celebrate their incredible contributions, the City of Vaughan unveiled a plaque today in their honour on the south side of the Woodbridge Avenue bridge.
Their vast contributions include planting, maintaining and caring for local gardens at Memorial Hill Park, Woodbridge Post Office, Kleinburg Public School, the Historic Wallace House, Fred Armstrong Parkette and the Old Firehall Parkette, and decorating the bridges on Woodbridge Avenue, Islington Avenue and Clarence Street. Members of the Woodbridge Horticultural Society also organize annual Garden Tours, and support the Christmas in the Village events and the Woodbridge Fall Fair, and raise funds to purchase materials to support beautification projects.
This plaque dedication follows Council support of a Member’s Resolution (PDF) brought forward by Ward 2 Councillor Adriano Volpentesta in September 2025.
QUOTES
“I was delighted to be a part of unveiling a new plaque dedicated to the Woodbridge Horticultural Society, which has been a pillar in our community, promoting education and public engagement in all areas of horticulture. Since 1923, this dedicated team has continued to contribute to the beauty of Vaughan by caring for gardens and raising funds to purchase gardening materials. Horticulture plays a major role in building a world-class city that people dream of calling home. I want to thank the Woodbridge Horticultural Society for its unwavering commitment to contributing to the quality of life in our community. I also want to acknowledge Councillor Adriano Volpentesta for his support and leadership on this plaque installation. I hope it will serve as inspiration for future horticulture enthusiasts.”
- Mayor Steven Del Duca
“I am thrilled to reveal a plaque on the south side of the Woodbridge Avenue bridge in honour of the Woodbridge Horticultural Society and their efforts to beautify the local community for more than 100 years. Through meetings, flower shows and other community events and activities, this team has set an example for what it means to give back to Vaughan in a meaningful way. To everyone in the Woodbridge Horticultural Society: thank you for your Vaughan-tastic work!”
- Councillor Adriano Volpentesta, Ward 2
QUICK FACTS
- On Oct. 31, the City unveiled a new plaque on the south side of the Woodbridge Avenue bridge, at the intersection of Woodbridge Avenue and Islington Avenue, celebrating the Woodbridge Horticultural Society’s 100th anniversary.
- This plaque dedication follows Council support of a Member’s Resolution (PDF) brought forward by Ward 2 Councillor Adriano Volpentesta in September 2025.
- Ward 2 Councillor Adriano Volpentesta’s Member’s Resolution (PDF) for Plaque Dedication to Woodbridge Horticultural Society
- Woodbridge Horticultural Society’s webpage
LEARN MORE
- Ward 2 Councillor Adriano Volpentesta’s Member’s Resolution (PDF) for Plaque Dedication to Woodbridge Horticultural Society
- Woodbridge Horticultural Society’s webpage
