Brief
Edmonton’s John Janzen Nature Centre Reopens After Flood
The centre reopened with most indoor exhibits operating, while the garden and green roof stay closed.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Edmonton’s John Janzen Nature Centre opened to the public on Oct. 13, 2026, 18 months after a burst pipe flooded the building in April 2025. City crews repaired extensive damage before the reopening, according to Daily Hive.
The centre now offers the Tegler Discovery Zone for children up to 10, the Urban Ecology Exhibit with live animals and fossils, a composting school, and a working honey‑bee hive. The native‑plant demonstration garden and green roof remain closed.
First opened on Oct. 6, 1976, the centre is Canada’s oldest municipally operated nature centre, founded by the late John Janzen, former superintendent of Edmonton’s Parks and Recreation Department.
Key facts
- John Janzen Nature Centre reopened on Oct. 13, 2026 after 18 months of closure. (dailyhive.com)
- The flood was caused by a burst pipe in April 2025. (dailyhive.com)
- The Tegler Discovery Zone, Urban Ecology Exhibit, composting school and honey‑bee hive are open. (dailyhive.com)
- The native‑plant garden and green roof remain closed. (dailyhive.com)
- The centre first opened on Oct. 6, 1976 and is Canada’s oldest municipal nature centre. (dailyhive.com)
Sources
- [1] dailyhive.com — originally reported as “Edmonton nature centre reopens 18 months after major flood | Daily Hive | News”
