06/12/2026
🌿 2026 OHA Convention & Annual Meeting
July 24–26, 2026 • Durham College, Oshawa
Join fellow gardeners, friends, and horticultural enthusiasts from across Ontario for a weekend of learning, inspiration, connection, and celebration—all in one vibrant campus setting.
🌟 Registration is NOW OPEN
Early Bird Deadline: Extended to June 25, 2026!!
Registration Closes: July 10, 2026
Registration fees include:
• Admission to all plenary sessions
• Seminar speakers
• Friday evening entertainment & Silent Auction
• Morning refreshment breaks
Please note:
Accommodations, breakfasts, lunches, dinners, workshops, and bus trips are additional costs. Meal options are available for purchase. Please review the meal package details and remember to indicate any food allergies when registering:
https://gardenontario.org/wp-content/uploads/OHA-Convention-Meals-2026-05-23.pdf
👉 REGISTER HERE:
https://near.tl/sm/Dj7jwu4lg
👉 Explore all Convention details:
https://gardenontario.org/convention/2026-2/
🌱 What to Expect
Engaging seminars: 8 seminars Friday and 6 on Saturday (1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. start times)
Botanical Drawing Workshop ($20 fee and only available Saturday) (1:30 - 4:00)
Exciting bus trips (please note you cannot take in a bus tour and seminars on the same day)
Delicious meals, networking opportunities and fun!!
Vendors: Friday & Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Competition Rooms:
• Friday: 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
📌 Important Annual Meeting Information
Before registering, please discuss your Society/Club’s voting preferences to ensure all votes are properly accounted for.
Delegates must register as voting or non‑voting
Proxy votes must be indicated during registration (proxy forms may be submitted once available)
In accordance with OHA Bylaws, proxy form, nominations, and resolutions are released 50–40 days prior to the Annual Meeting
The (corrected) Resolutions document is attached reflecting 26-04 instead of 25-04.
All Annual Meeting documents including proxy form, resolutions, nominations, candidate biographies, and other annual meeting documentation are https://gardenontario.org/convention/2026-2/
🚍 Bus Trips
Bus tour details:
https://gardenontario.org/wp-content/uploads/2026-Bus-Tours-2026-04-13.pdf
Bus Waiver Form (required for all participants):
https://gardenontario.org/wp-content/uploads/OHA-BUS-WAIVER-OF-LIABILITY-OHA-2.pdf
Please email completed waiver forms to [email protected] by July 10, 2026.
🌱 Friday Night Entertainment/Plenary Speakers, Seminar Speakers, Botanical Drawing Workshop, Awards Dinner & Guest Speaker Information
Check out the full listing at:
https://gardenontario.org/wp-content/uploads/Speakers-2026-04-13.pdf
🏨 Accommodations & Parking
Delegates may reserve 2‑bedroom suites at the special Convention rate of $109.95 CAD per night (plus HST and fees).
165 suites available (first‑come, first‑served - There are other events at the college that weekend so don't delay in booking your suite)
Booking deadline: July 10, 2026 (corrected date)
Complimentary parking included
Residence & Conference Centre – Oshawa
Promo Code: OHA28916
👉 Book your suite:
2026 OHA Convention and AGM (July 24–26)
Suites include two private bedrooms, shared kitchenette, and shared bathroom. Check out all of the accommodation details here.
🌻 Refund Policy
Refunds may be issued for the Convention registration fee only and solely for health‑related cancellations supported by a doctor’s note or in the event of death. Meals, workshop fees, and bus tours are non‑refundable. All other cancellations will receive an OHA charitable donation receipt for the registration fee only.
Full policy:
https://gardenontario.org/wp-content/uploads/OHA-Convention-Refund-Policy-2026-05-24.pdf
We look forward to welcoming you to Oshawa for three days of inspiration, learning, and connection as we celebrate the strength and creativity of Ontario’s horticultural community.
Questions:
If you have any questions, please reach out to our amazing Convention Registrar, Donna Hussey at [email protected].
