Where Can I Find the Rhododendron Society of Eastern Canada Now That rhodoniagara.org Is Phased Out?
The Niagara Region site at rhodoniagara.org is being phased out, and its own notice points visitors to two successor resources: www.rhododendron.org and atlanticrhodo.org. If you are looking for the society, its events, or a community of rhododendron and azalea growers in Eastern Canada, start with those two sites rather than the old Niagara page.
What the old Niagara Region site was for
The Rhododendron Society of Eastern Canada, Niagara Region, served people who grow rhododendrons and azaleas as a hobby. According to the site's own description, it offered members:
- A network of like-minded people — novices, experienced growers, and hybridizers
- Events for members
- A place to share experiences in growing rhododendrons and azaleas
So if you arrived at rhodoniagara.org expecting meeting dates, membership details, or growing advice, that content is no longer the place to look. The site itself now carries only a phase-out notice.
Where to go instead
| Resource | What it is | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| www.rhododendron.org | Recommended by the phased-out Niagara site | General rhododendron information |
| atlanticrhodo.org | Recommended by the phased-out Niagara site | Atlantic/Eastern Canadian rhododendron interest |
The phase-out notice names both directly: "For information on rhododendrons, please check www.rhododendron.org/ and atlanticrhodo.org." Treat those two as the starting points, then look for a membership or events page on whichever one matches your region.
What to check once you land on the successor sites
Because the old Niagara page no longer lists events or contacts, verify the following on the replacement sites:
- Society news and events — look for a news, events, or calendar section.
- Membership information — how to join, what a membership includes, and any fees. The old site gave no pricing signals, so confirm current terms directly on the successor site.
- Local chapter or regional contact — if you are specifically in the Niagara Region or Eastern Canada, check whether a chapter contact is listed.
- Growing resources — cultural notes on rhododendrons and azaleas, which is what the original community was built around.
If you cannot find what you need
The old site described a community of novices, experienced growers, and hybridizers willing to share experience. If the successor sites do not surface a Niagara-specific group, use them to identify the broader society structure, then ask directly through whatever contact form or email they provide whether a regional group still meets. That is more reliable than relying on the phased-out page, which is no longer maintained.