On 29 June, the University of Alberta Botanic Gardens presented its newest addition, the Aga Khan Garden. The result of almost a decade of planning and 18 months of construction, it stands as the northernmost Islamic-themed garden in the world. Professor Lee Foote, the Director of the University of Alberta Botanical Gardens, has overseen the Aga Khan project since its inception. Inspired by Mughal architecture, the 4.8 hectares garden was made possible by a $25-million gift from his Highness the Aga Khan.