As Canada continues to face the challenges of climate change, increased urbanization, and ecological degradation, the role of landscape architects has become increasingly central to envisioning more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable communities. The firms highlighted in this article exemplify the depth and breadth of landscape architecture in Canada, from the alpine planning expertise of Ecosign in Whistler to the waterfront revitalization work of PWL Partnership, and from the public realm transformations by DTAH in Toronto to the integrated design thinking of national players like Arcadis and PFS Studio.
What unites these practices is a shared commitment to shaping environments that honour both people and place. Whether through urban parks, campus landscapes, cultural landmarks, or resort towns, these firms demonstrate how thoughtful design can respond to the nuances of site, culture, and ecology.
As the built environment increasingly intersects with the natural world, Canada’s landscape architects are not only designing with beauty and function in mind, but also with a forward-thinking ethos rooted in care, creativity, and responsibility. Their work stands as a powerful testament to the potential of landscape architecture to transform our everyday environments for the better.