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Miniature Creations Bring Life Section Two Wednesday, September 4,1985 to Cullen Gardens in Whitby ;. "Cr TJ i. ■ ■ ..., */ ^ 5, ^ \ ■ : ; v .. ' .7 ' 1 _ r ;;■ :y V . V ■ 1 ^ The flower sculptures at Cullen Gardens are a new feature this year. Thousands of small everblooming flowers are arranged on a formation, like this baby duck. The miniature village at Cullen Gardens would not be complete without a downtown shopping centre. The very much larger buildingin the back ground is the Cullen Gardens Restaurant, from it you can see. the gardens and the village spread out before you. W ■ ;■ 1 : .A.y.. :. >*.• 74SM* ' ' - 0i$,7 . . 7 ... 7ÎÎS.& :■ Cullen Gardens plays host to thousands of visitors each year, and the 1985 season season is far from over. Having opened in April, the Gardens and miniature village remain open to the public until January so, although although the summer's end is drawing near, there's still lots of time to visit this world-class attraction. The miniature town, complete complete with a downtown shopping area and a house on fire, is animated by tiny mechanical residents. These miniature people are observed at a wedding, doing a bit of gardening and engaged in all kinds of other activities around their beautiful little town. Of course throughout the garden lovely flower beds, trees, and a burbling stream appeal to the visitor's visitor's eye. A tiny railroad, complete with two running trains, also makes its way through the town and around the garden. Further along the path a topiary, a rose garden and flower sculptures, such as a flowery peacock standing 15 feet high, amuse and delight delight the viewer. There is an open air theatre, with performances running throughout the day, and a miniature amusement amusement park containing a diminutive diminutive roller-coaster, ferris wheel, and other typical typical midway entertainments. entertainments. After admiring the outdoor outdoor attractions the visitor can dine in the fine restaurant restaurant or in the snack bar, and purchase souvenirs of the day in a large and attractive gift shop. The gardens really do have something for everone. Tour groups of senior citizens or kindergarten kindergarten classes have an equally enjoyable time. Cullen Gardens and Miniature Miniature Village is open every day but Christmas until January January 5th, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. It is located on Taunton Taunton Road in Whitby, just west of Highway #12. Admittance Admittance is $4 for adults, $2 for children, and $3.25 for students and seniors. by Diane Pickett ' : , The winding path leading down to the pool at Cullen Gardens is dotted with benches where the visitor can rest awhile and enjoy the lovely view. . s;i v -M x ■ > • } V Y ; ■/, * ■>« ? •' 1 " -7'Y^V- ■ ' \ .<■ i ) yt &Y& ^ Ixl.Viv •■'TT-fe" ItW Vr^-.v ' - iv x ; P * ==rr'-. . / ;k■> .vvf 1 ' ■ ■■ I ■') Ï 1 - 'A MvsM'" §.m% ;v- .V. , ** f A xdpSÿ'Y 1 ' ■ ' 1 ... • The Topiary is an interesting spot for the keen landscape gardener. A profusion of flowers creates a pretty setting for the sculptured trees and shrubs; some just abstract shapes like these, and others in the shapes of animals and birds. All the buildings at Cullen Gardens are as pleasing to the eye as the outdoor attractions. Lovely hanging plants decorate the Snack Bar, seen here. There is also a full service restaurant, a renovated log house, and a gift shop with a souvenir section,