"What, then, should the term landscape architecture be taken to mean? It will be understood here to mean the art – or the science, if preferred – of arranging land, together with the spaces and objects upon it, for safe, efficient, healthful, pleasant human use."

Norman T. Newton, Design on the Land, 1971

Landscape architecture is the profession committed to the creation of meaningful and vital outdoor places and to the sustainable management of our environment.

Landscape architects strive to establish a balance between our use and enjoyment of the land with the conservation and health of the environment.

Private and public sector clients seek the expertise of landscape architects. The work of landscape architects is all around us in:

• Planning our cities, towns, communities and neighbourhoods;
• Designing our urban places, open spaces, waterfronts and scenic parkways;
• Protecting and managing our national, provincial, territorial and municipal parks;
• Conserving our heritage and historic sites; and
• Ensuring efficient land use and natural resource conservation in local and regional areas.

Landscape architects are committed to improving our quality of life by applying creative, technical, and scientific skills to manage and create environments that are attractive, functional, innovative and appropriate.