The Floral Clock was originally built by Ontario Hydro in 1950 and is photographed almost as often as the falls. It is 12m wide with a planted area of 11.5 m wide, making it one of the largest such clocks in the world. The planted face is maintained by Niagara Park's horticulture staff, while the mechanisms are kept in working order by Ontario Hydro. The intricate designs on the face of the timepiece are changed seasonally and are created with up to 20,000 carpet bedding plants. The grounds surrounding the clock feature mixtures of shrubs, perennials and bedding plants, and the tower at the back of the clock houses Westminster chimes that greet each quarter hour. If the door into the tower is open, you can take a glimpse at the clock mechanism and enjoy photographs that show the history of almost every face design all the way back to 1950. The 2024 Floral Clock design has been inspired by Niagara Parks' gardens as places of recreation, which represent education for some and an oasis for all. Inspired by these healing spaces, this year's theme of renewal and resilience utilizes a refreshed design from our Floral Clock's history.