'Communities In Bloom Program' Adds A Special Touch to Canadian Neighborhoods.

One of many signs promoting Community of Bloom participants.

Pictures below are from various towns and villages in Canada

As visitors move around Canada they will see many signs/banners in towns, villages and cities promoting ‘Communities in Bloom Participant’. These communities stand above the norm with their many fundraiser events, pretty gardens and overall cleanliness.

The competition began in 1995 when 29 municipalities were honoured at the 1st Awards Dinner on Parliament Hill. Now in its 13th year, more than hundred Canadian communities will enter the various population categories in the Provincial Editions - national judges visit late summer. Twenty Canadian competitors join 500 others in the ‘International Challenge Category’ with communities from the USA, Japan, Ireland plus a few European countries.

This non-profit organization began under the guidance of ‘Britain in Bloom’, ‘Tidy Towns of Ireland’ and ‘Villes et Villages Fleuris de France’. The main purpose is to promote civic pride in municipal, private and corporate sectors, tidy appearance, community involvement, cultural heritage conservation, environment concerns, beautification of the forests; landscape areas, floral displays and increased quality of life within the community.

The entire competition is a community effort as well as a learning curve. Detailed evaluation reports highlight strengths and suggestions for improvement – the exchange info with other communities enhances the quality of life of all competitors.

The 'Communities in Bloom Contest' highlights Canadian summer activities and the 'WinterLights Celebrations' keep the competition mood advancing in the winter.

To view mare facets of the program read more.