About Arborvitae Ecological Landscapes
Bridging Environmental Science with Heavy-Duty Execution
Founded in 2011 and serving the broader Central Ontario and GTA region, Arborvitae Ecological Landscapes was built on a simple premise: complex landscapes require more than just standard landscaping.
Led by a core team with university degrees in Environmental Science, we bridge the gap between ecological theory and precise, on-the-ground execution. Whether we are executing a massive municipal planting tender or creating paradise on a private rural estate, we bring an academic understanding of soil, hydrology, and plant biology to every single job site.
Commercial Contracting & Compliance
On the commercial side, we are a specialized contracting force built for scale. We execute pre-approved municipal and commercial tenders safely, accurately, and on budget. Equipped with heavy machinery and licensed forestry exterminators, we handle everything from complex site prep and high-volume compliance planting to large-caliper tree installations and targeted herbicide application. Backed by environmental science degrees, we deliver reliable, compliant results for developers and municipalities across Ontario.
Private Estates & Heritage Master Planning
On the residential side, we are boots-on-the-ground creators and curators of bespoke landscapes for private estates across Southern Ontario. We don’t just master-plan rural retreats, we physically build them from scratch. From expert tree cutting, pruning, and invasive species removal to large-scale native seeding and precision planting, we combine heavy machinery with environmental science to transform raw acreage into beautifully curated legacy landscapes.
The Tree of Life
Our name, Arborvitae (Latin for "Tree of Life"), is a nod to the Eastern White Cedar. In the 1500s, Indigenous peoples famously used a tea brewed from this native tree to cure Jacques Cartier’s crew of scurvy. We chose this name because it perfectly represents our mission: utilizing native Ontario ecology to heal, restore, and breathe life back into the landscapes we work on.
