In 1901, when the future King George V and Queen Mary (then the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York) visited Niagara-on-the-Lake for the royal visit, they entered a floral wonderland with installations everywhere. Three horticultural arches were built for the royal party. One was built on behalf of the town, one by Dr. Anderson on behalf of the children, and one by the proprietor of the Queen’s Royal Hotel. Two of the arches that were located on Front Street are visible in this image. During Niagara-on-the-Lake in Bloom this Mother’s Day weekend, the town will once again come alive with vibrant floral displays and garden-inspired celebrations.