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Memorial University Botanical Garden
306 Mt. Scio Rd. Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 5S7
Canada
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 28 attractions in St. John's
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Attraction type: Garden
Address: 306 Mt. Scio Rd.
Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 5S7
Canada
Tel: 709-737-8590
Fax: 709-737-8596

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“It was an ok excursion for early October, but it won't be a memorable one”
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3 of 5 stars
Chubbrock74   21 contributions
Toronto
9 Oct 2009

I love taking pictures of nature, and gardens, so when I heard that St. John's had a botanical garden, I just had to go. With it being the start of October when I visited the garden, I didn't expect to see much, but I thought with the rock garden, pond and nature trails, it would make for a nice scenic... more

“Great Gardens with lots of trails and nice exhibits”
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5 of 5 stars
DisneyDarwin   13 contributions
Houston
13 Aug 2009
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Definitely worth a visit! There are great gardens with lots of trails and nice exhibits here. The nature center is also very well done with pictures and information about the local wildlife and plants. Also, make sure & check the web site for activities. I'm an avid bird watcher & found that they happened to have a bird walk at... more

“A lovely respite”
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4 of 5 stars
Auntie_C   93 contributions
Jacksonville, Florida
10 Jul 2006
3
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This is a well planned botanical garden that has matured nicely. Staff are friendly and knowledgeble. Plants are well labeled and represent a wide diversity. Lots of hands-on exhibits inside to amuse younger visitors and enlighten the "young at heart". Lovely tea room on the premesis also. more

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Memorial University Botanical Garden Address

306 Mt. Scio Rd. | Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 5S7, Canada
Tel: 709-737-8590 Fax: 709-737-8596