1955-2025

2025 marks our 70th anniversary of serving the wonderful community of St. Thomas, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! This incredible milestone is made possible by the unwavering support of our loyal customers over the years. To celebrate, we have exciting events and surprises in store—stay tuned, you won’t want to miss what’s coming!

Our Story

Proudly Serving St. Thomas and Surrounding Area

Canadale Nurseries has a rich history that began with a dream. In 1950, Bill and Joan Intven sailed across the Atlantic with just $300 and a year’s supply of food and clothing to start a new life in Canada. Bill’s dream was to own his own nursery, inspired by his mother’s teachings in her garden in Holland.

After spending a year at the largest nursery in Canada and working a factory job to support his family, Bill spent his spare time preparing for the day when he could have his own nursery.

Today, our garden centre is a testament to Bill and Joan’s hard work and dedication, and we’re proud to carry on their legacy by providing high-quality plants and gardening supplies to our customers.