Montreal Botanical Garden
Montreal Botanical Garden
4.5
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Recognized as one of the world’s finest, the Montréal Botanical Garden is a true living museum featuring plants from every part of the globe. This jewel in the city’s crown, founded in 1931, covers 75 hectares and features some 20 thematic gardens, a vast arboretum, the Frédéric Back Tree Pavilion and 3 exceptional cultural gardens: the Chinese Garden, Japanese Garden and First Nations Garden. Enjoy a colourful program of events, exhibitions and activities all year long.
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Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie has one of Canada's most prominent Italian communities, with Little Italy concentrated along the convivial bends of Saint-Lawrence Boulevard. Known for its fantastic bars and authentic Italian fare, the domain includes the Jean-Talon Market, the largest public market in North America. Open year-round, sunny months see fruit and vegetable stalls set up outside the main chalet, while blustery weather draws crowds indoors to meat and cheese sellers, spices and truffles stalls, and for regional delicacies such as rare Charlevoix lamb. While the market dictates what's fresh for local restaurateurs, visitors can please more than their palates, taking in the Renaissance architecture and frescos of Madonna della Difesa, the picturesque Rue Saint-Rominique with its cheerful homes and splendid gardens, or the ornamented thoroughfare of Plaza Saint-Hubert.
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- moremanoi203 contributionsYear round destination, local tipsI am a local who visits the gardens a few times a week all year round. Currently (April 2024 the day before the eclipse) the greenhouses are closed to investigate the structure following a broken window which occurred in January. No reopening date has been shared. The outdoor gardens are open but not at their peak for another few weeks. I'm surprised by some of the negative reviews. Folks, the gardens are outdoors in Montreal. As I write this in April there is snow on the ground. We get our first frost in early October. If you'd like to see greenery and flowers and fish outdoors you need to plan... peak time is late May to mid September. Personally, l've never had a disappointing visit no matter how many times l go, but l really miss the greenhouses right now! Edit: If you love birds and flowering trees, don’t leave town. Pick up a copy of Birds of Canada 2nd ed by Montreal’s Dr David M. Bird and head to the gardens late April through May. I see dozens of species every day, more than anywhere else in Quebec. Today: mallard, wood duck, kestral, robin, Canada goose, red winged blackbird, woodpeckers (2), cardinal etc etc. Head to the centre of the gardens in the morning with or without binoculars. If you love Fall, go in October. Also, the photos of the large sculptures are from a special travelling exhibit from years ago. I think it was called Mosaics. They are no longer there.Visited April 2024Travelled soloWritten April 28, 2024
- Nivedhitha B1 contributionWonderful dayBeautiful massive place. Lots to explore, kids love it. There is small restaurant in the spot, perfect to grab a cold drink or a quick sandwich. The Chinese and Japanese gardens are amazing.Visited May 2024Travelled with familyWritten June 8, 2024
- Julie P6 contributionsBeautiful gardens! Highly recommend!We greatly enjoyed the beautiful gardens and will visit again if we have the opportunity to come to Montreal again. Roses were in full bloom during our visit—so many varieties of roses and so wonderfully fragrant! Also had a nice lunch from the cafe—ate outside. Highly recommend!Visited June 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten June 16, 2024
- Nina MWestborough, Massachusetts4 contributionsBathe in the heavenly scents and sceneryA must see. You'll be transported to a real Chinese garden. You'll experience the most varieties of rose you've ever seen, and the scents are heavenly. And there is more that I simply didn't have enough time to see in one visit.Visited June 2024Travelled with familyWritten June 27, 2024
- Cassidy I18 contributionsGorgeous!The botanical garden in Montreal was a very gorgeous afternoon spent walking around and delighting our senses. There was quite a bit of construction in the main entrance and what seemed to be around the water garden - so we missed out on being able to be fully blown away. The Japanese and Chinese Gardens are quite impressive with bonsai trees over 200 years old and beautiful water features. The amenities are okay - a small cafe at the beginning of the walk, with restrooms scattered about. We enjoyed this as a family, I would recommend for children who can handle a good 1-3 mile walk. Would love to see this again in spring and fall when full blooms are sure to dazzle.Visited May 2024Travelled with familyWritten July 1, 2024
- phvi2617Anaheim, California731 contributionsMagnificent gardensThe Montréal Botanical Garden is very impressive. While all the areas are beautiful, the Chinese and Japanese gardens were ravishing. I also found the alpine and toxic gardens quite interesting. The greenhouses are currently closed, so there's a bit of a discount for admission. It was a bit crowded on a Sunday afternoon, so it may be best to arrive early or on a weekday. Even so, this is an attraction not to be missed.Visited June 2024Travelled soloWritten July 16, 2024
- C WSt. John's, Canada627 contributionsBeautiful and Well MaintainedThis is a huge site! Only the outdoor gardens were open to the public when we visited but that was enough. There are many themed gardens. The rose garden is spectacular (and at this time of year, many of the roses had already flowered). The Chinese and Japanese gardens were also very interesting. The Indigenous peoples garden was not so much a garden in the sense we think; it was more of a cultural exposition. It was well done. Beautiful and interesting plant every where you go. Lots of bilingual signage to explain as you walk along. Plan for at least 2 hours. Most of the trails are easily walkable and mostly wheelchair friendly.Visited July 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten July 22, 2024
- Stephen BBristol, United Kingdom59 contributionsBeautiful gardensThese were beautiful gardens spread out over a large site. The Chinese garden, which boasts a large lake in the middle, was particularly attractive. You can easily spend 2 to 3 hours here because of the sheer size of the site. The gardens are right next to the Biodome so a visit here could be combined with a visit to that attraction to make a day of it.Visited July 2024Travelled with familyWritten July 23, 2024
- VkaCam6 contributionsIncredible ExperienceThe gardens are absolutely beautiful. They were very well maintained, and the flowers were stunning. It can take about 3-4 hours to walk through it because it is such a massive complex. I did it in 3 hours, and it was well worth it. The gardens were honestly breathtaking. Make sure to see the Chinese and Japanese gardens, the Shrub Garden, and the gardens south of the Shrub garden. I don't know what they are called but they were the best part of the visit (included a garden on medicinal plants, herbs, grains, and the most vibrant flowers). Go as soon as they open. I went at 9am, and it was not crowded. Around 11am/12pm, it gets busy. Also, it gets really hot and there isn't much shade. Definitely wear a hat and bring water with you.Visited July 2024Travelled soloWritten July 28, 2024
- aplamoVirginia63 contributionsA Must See in MontrealStunning. Maybe the best botanical gardens we have ever seen. 100% worth a trip. The Chinese Garden, the Perennials, and the Innovation Garden were simply beautiful. For reference, I'm not a big fan of gardens. I'm usually dragged to them. But this was extraordinary.Visited August 2024Travelled with familyWritten August 6, 2024
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Chan Wingyee
Toronto, Canada53 contributions
Oct 2022
I bought a ticket to the garden of lights (only occurs during Sept/Oct) which included a day visit - you do need to get these in advance (up to a month) or they'll run out even though there are ~300 tickets per time slot. Fall isn't really a good time to visit, in my opinion, since most of the plants were wilting and the flowers were not in season. If visiting in the morning, I would only visit the Chinese, Japanese and First Nations garden. I walked a very long way to the Frederic Pavilion and only saw trees essentially, though I guess the view at the pond was okay. The garden is completely closed off for about an hour before the garden of lights, which wasn't very convenient since it was pretty far from the centre of the city. We went back to visit at night (6:30 pm at earliest - they don't let you in any earlier) which helped us to avoid foot traffic/congestion because we were one of the first to get through and see everything. My friend thought the First Nations garden was pretty spooky since it was pitch dark with the music/sounds. The Chinese garden at the end was the most decorated with a light show occuring every 10 minutes I think. I thought the light show was fantastic and made the trip back feel worthwhile. It took us about an hour for the full tour even though we were trying to hurry through it to catch our bus.
Written October 27, 2022
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Lynne1153
Edinburgh, UK1,067 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
What a beautiful place to visit! Stunning, peaceful gardens with lots to suit all different ages. The outdoor cafe was a bit disappointing- big queues, not a huge menu and pricey so probably wouldn’t eat there again. We loved sitting in the yellow chairs and watching the world go by!
Written July 9, 2023
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Tori M
9 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
*part of my comprehensive review on the three out of the five museums we visited* First, the site is an abomination. I'm a tech savvy person, and I still found the site very difficult to navigate. As a family of three, it was most economical to purchase the Passport for $140. Save for the botanical garden, you are expected to book your time ahead for each space, do so! We were unable to visit the Insectarium as it was completely booked for the day. I recommend purchasing the Passport, after which you book your times. You must create a Passport for each person visiting, not just yourself as the purchaser. Getting to the other spaces from the Botanical Garden and Insectarium was confusing, there should ideally be a shuttle between the two as the Planetarium and Biodome are across the street, the Biosphere is in a different location entirely.
The gardens were spectacular. We visited late July and while some things were not in full bloom, the flowers and plants were still spectacular. Very tranquil, well manicured, and peaceful. I could have probably spent the whole day admiring the plants! You get to see plants across the globe, including bonsai, with some being over 100 years old. The North American exhibit was a treat and made for great garden inspiration. We also enjoyed time just sitting and admiring the koi. The Vegetale exhibit on display was very cool, partnered with live music which we were not expecting and thoroughly enjoyed. A great place to bring a picnic and relax.
The gardens were spectacular. We visited late July and while some things were not in full bloom, the flowers and plants were still spectacular. Very tranquil, well manicured, and peaceful. I could have probably spent the whole day admiring the plants! You get to see plants across the globe, including bonsai, with some being over 100 years old. The North American exhibit was a treat and made for great garden inspiration. We also enjoyed time just sitting and admiring the koi. The Vegetale exhibit on display was very cool, partnered with live music which we were not expecting and thoroughly enjoyed. A great place to bring a picnic and relax.
Written July 24, 2022
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AdventureKA
New York1,745 contributions
May 2023
Jardin Botanique is large and spread out. We started with the Aquatic Garden, then onto the nearby the Japanese Garden, then ambled through the Shade Garden (not much to look at but it was shaded as the name suggests) to the larger Chinese Garden. From there we thought we’d take a look at the toxic plants was but it was closed – kind of disappointing when we went out of our way to see it. On our way to the toxic plants, there was a family with a boy who was having a total meltdown yelling something like I’m not falling for that again and I’m not walking any more. We felt for the kid and kind of agreed with him. It just felt like a lot of walking. The garden did seem to be lacking kid friendly stations with hands on activities or fun exhibits like gopher holes (NY Botanical Gardens).
In Jardin Botanique, some years ago we had seen an impressive special exhibit called the Garden of Light. It was really special and we have such great memories of it. Without this exhibit, the gardens did not seem as interesting.
In terms of logistics, we drove because it’s too far away from city center to walk, the busses looked infrequent, an uber would have cost C$20 plus tip and the metro at C$6.50 round trip for 1 person didn’t make sense for a party of 4. The main parking lot is small and it was challenging to find a parking spot – it took about 15 minutes. Entrance is timed so while you can buy tickets online, we didn’t know our exact timing so we decided to purchase the tickets upon arrival. We waited in line for maybe 10 minutes. To be clear, this is to gardens and the other “museums” are separate entrances and fees. If you want the passport which includes all 5 museums (Jardin Botanique, Insectarium, Biosphere, Biodome and Planetarium), you get directed inside the nearby building undoubtedly to wait on another line. Admission costs C$22.75 adult, C$20.50 senior 65+, C$16.50 student 18+ with card, C$11.50 children 5 to 17y, C$62.75.25 family 2 adults 2-3 children. Children under 4y are free but you’ll need to get a ticket for them. CMM residents get less expensive pricing C$17 adult, C$16 senior 65+, C$13.25 student 18+ with card, C$8.50 children 5 to 17y, C$48.25 family 2 adults 2-3 children. We wanted tickets for the insectarium (same pricing as Jardin) but the sales rep indicated they were sold out but recommended that we head over to their ticket booth to check. It was odd because we went online via cell phone and purchased 4 tickets for entrance half an hour later. Once you enter the garden, you walk through a long gauntlet of white tents selling various items.
We doubt we will return to the gardens unless there is a special exhibit. But we will return for the Insectarium.
In Jardin Botanique, some years ago we had seen an impressive special exhibit called the Garden of Light. It was really special and we have such great memories of it. Without this exhibit, the gardens did not seem as interesting.
In terms of logistics, we drove because it’s too far away from city center to walk, the busses looked infrequent, an uber would have cost C$20 plus tip and the metro at C$6.50 round trip for 1 person didn’t make sense for a party of 4. The main parking lot is small and it was challenging to find a parking spot – it took about 15 minutes. Entrance is timed so while you can buy tickets online, we didn’t know our exact timing so we decided to purchase the tickets upon arrival. We waited in line for maybe 10 minutes. To be clear, this is to gardens and the other “museums” are separate entrances and fees. If you want the passport which includes all 5 museums (Jardin Botanique, Insectarium, Biosphere, Biodome and Planetarium), you get directed inside the nearby building undoubtedly to wait on another line. Admission costs C$22.75 adult, C$20.50 senior 65+, C$16.50 student 18+ with card, C$11.50 children 5 to 17y, C$62.75.25 family 2 adults 2-3 children. Children under 4y are free but you’ll need to get a ticket for them. CMM residents get less expensive pricing C$17 adult, C$16 senior 65+, C$13.25 student 18+ with card, C$8.50 children 5 to 17y, C$48.25 family 2 adults 2-3 children. We wanted tickets for the insectarium (same pricing as Jardin) but the sales rep indicated they were sold out but recommended that we head over to their ticket booth to check. It was odd because we went online via cell phone and purchased 4 tickets for entrance half an hour later. Once you enter the garden, you walk through a long gauntlet of white tents selling various items.
We doubt we will return to the gardens unless there is a special exhibit. But we will return for the Insectarium.
Written July 11, 2023
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Ashley J
Dallas, TX108 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
we visited in July and the botanical garden entrance was under some construction. We took the metro to station Pie IX on the green line. To reach the area, it was a short walk from there, although there was a big hill.
Once inside, we really enjoyed all of the plants and the way they were grouped into little worlds. The China Garden was the most memorable and so photogenic. Fans of Epcot will surely love it.
I will say it would have been nice to have more refreshments throughout the park. It was only 74° but humid when we went, and we never saw any water other than right after we purchased our tickets. I also thought it was odd that they sold glass water containers in a park.
Although there certainly were shaded areas, some of the main arteries of the park are in full sun. Some of the signs were misleading regarding where they pointed, and we definitely spent way more time walking because of it. They provide maps but it would be so helpful to have named or labelled pathways and direction markers so you can confirm your location.
One thing that stood out to me as different from other botanical gardens, such as Dallas and Cincinnati, is that this one did not have hard surfaces like bricks or pavers or asphalt. Everything was pea gravel and compacted soil pathways. This makes for a more natural experience, however, if it has rained recently, there are some muddy parts, and I almost slipped couple of times.
My favorite part was the irisis and lilies around a big pond with lily pads. The area was like a Van Gough painting and so peaceful. They had adairondak chairs along the edge and I could have spent the whole day reading.
Nearby fast food to refuel: La Belle Province - diagonal from the entrance.
Note: insectarium is very nearby and shown on the maps but admission is not included.
Once inside, we really enjoyed all of the plants and the way they were grouped into little worlds. The China Garden was the most memorable and so photogenic. Fans of Epcot will surely love it.
I will say it would have been nice to have more refreshments throughout the park. It was only 74° but humid when we went, and we never saw any water other than right after we purchased our tickets. I also thought it was odd that they sold glass water containers in a park.
Although there certainly were shaded areas, some of the main arteries of the park are in full sun. Some of the signs were misleading regarding where they pointed, and we definitely spent way more time walking because of it. They provide maps but it would be so helpful to have named or labelled pathways and direction markers so you can confirm your location.
One thing that stood out to me as different from other botanical gardens, such as Dallas and Cincinnati, is that this one did not have hard surfaces like bricks or pavers or asphalt. Everything was pea gravel and compacted soil pathways. This makes for a more natural experience, however, if it has rained recently, there are some muddy parts, and I almost slipped couple of times.
My favorite part was the irisis and lilies around a big pond with lily pads. The area was like a Van Gough painting and so peaceful. They had adairondak chairs along the edge and I could have spent the whole day reading.
Nearby fast food to refuel: La Belle Province - diagonal from the entrance.
Note: insectarium is very nearby and shown on the maps but admission is not included.
Written July 17, 2023
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Paula
Denver, CO15 contributions
Aug 2024 • Solo
I almost cancelled my plans to go here based on some of the negative reviews. I am so glad that I did not! I think I figured out why there are some bad reviews and some great ones. I took the metro to Pie-1x and took the bus up the hill (there was no need, but I was unaware how short a walk it is since Google maps said 20 minutes) Tried to enter at the entrance behind the restaurant but got sent to the main entrance to buy a ticket since I had not bought ahead of time. I entered at the main entrance, saw some lovely roses, did the Chinese garden, which was amazing, the Japanese garden which was just ok - I have seen better Japanese gardens, then walked some and decided that the arboretum was just trees, and grass so did not need to see that. Went to the main walkway, did the shade garden, which was nice, saw the water gardens also nicely kept, and then saw the messes of perennials which looked neglected - not sure what is going on with these. Was ready to leave due to being out all day and being hot so started walking back the way I came near where the restaurant in front of the gardens is. At the last minute I decided to go in the entrance near the restaurant since I could now since I had a ticket. I saw the Perennial Garden, Garden of Innovation, Garden of Useful plants. They were all amazing. Perfectly weeded and maintained like they had just gotten done weeding. I saw lots of gardeners working during my visit. The hardy hibiscus was amazing. I am so glad I did not skip this side of the garden.
Written August 30, 2024
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marmottecoco
Saint-Chef, France10 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
The garden is poorly maintained but not the worst! This Saturday by 30 degrees more water bottles available and a single toilet cabin open for the whole park! A special mention for Hakim the driver of the small train reserved primarily for people with disabilities. I took this train with my husband who suffers from respiratory failure and travels with difficulty. We thought we would take a short tour of the park of 25 minutes as shown on the sign and enjoy the tour. It was without counting on Hakim, an unpleasant and incompetent person! Indeed instead of making the 5 scheduled stops Monsieur decides to make only 4 and get all the passengers off at 1 good kilometer from the last stop with just a vague explanation to return to it (false explanation, he actually indicated us the exit from the park) . We had to take care of a totally lost lady who was totally confused. What a shame to employ people with so little professional conscience!
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Written July 2, 2024
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gmckee58
9 contributions
Jun 2022
The exhibits get smaller and the price goes higher. At $22 each you would expect a bit more.
Two exhibits were closed, it was pretty in the spring, but I wouldn't want to spend more than $10 in the mid-late summer when the flowers are gone.
The park is way too big to travel on foot, and there is no reasonable way to "get around".
They need to reintroduce a "special" price to see two or three museums. $80 to see five museums in a few days is not money well spent.
Two exhibits were closed, it was pretty in the spring, but I wouldn't want to spend more than $10 in the mid-late summer when the flowers are gone.
The park is way too big to travel on foot, and there is no reasonable way to "get around".
They need to reintroduce a "special" price to see two or three museums. $80 to see five museums in a few days is not money well spent.
Written June 17, 2022
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Holly K
Celebration, FL762 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
My husband and I are members, purchased last year while living in Laval, we are US citizens and were staying at an Airbnb for 6 weeks. We took my mom this year to see all of the gardens.
First Nations garden, Greenhouse, rose garden, vegetable garden, Japanese and Chinese gardens and Alpine Garden…
If you are going to see the flowers at their finest probably come in late summer and the vegetable garden as well, it is much hotter but you will see all the flowers in bloom (perhaps a few less pumpkins and late fall flowers…but).
In late September we missed the Indian Summer, I believe last week it was much higher temperatures, in the 80s. Now it is 40s in the am and high of 60 in the daytime. Coming from Florida now quite a temperature difference and bring rain gear and walking shoes.
Plenty of bathrooms, a restaurant with average food (best to bring your own food and drink, unless you just want a cup of coffee or tea), and parking right at the entrance during the week, not a problem for $12.75 Canadian and very safe (by machine).
Tonight is the Jardin luminiere, park of our ticket. Looking forward to it. Plan to put in another 5 miles (10 total).
First Nations garden, Greenhouse, rose garden, vegetable garden, Japanese and Chinese gardens and Alpine Garden…
If you are going to see the flowers at their finest probably come in late summer and the vegetable garden as well, it is much hotter but you will see all the flowers in bloom (perhaps a few less pumpkins and late fall flowers…but).
In late September we missed the Indian Summer, I believe last week it was much higher temperatures, in the 80s. Now it is 40s in the am and high of 60 in the daytime. Coming from Florida now quite a temperature difference and bring rain gear and walking shoes.
Plenty of bathrooms, a restaurant with average food (best to bring your own food and drink, unless you just want a cup of coffee or tea), and parking right at the entrance during the week, not a problem for $12.75 Canadian and very safe (by machine).
Tonight is the Jardin luminiere, park of our ticket. Looking forward to it. Plan to put in another 5 miles (10 total).
Written September 23, 2022
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CLZA
Montreal, Canada56 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
Went to the Jardins de Lumiere exhibit with friends the other night. We are all seniors, none of us handicapped. While the exhibit itself does have some beautiful displays, it was hard to enjoy them because with one or two exceptions, all the pathways are both unlit and uneven. There is no overhead (or even ground level) lighting on the route, and it was often hard to define where the path was. Signage is fairly useless, and there was no noticeable staff to ask anything. I constantly felt in danger of falling, and used the flashlight on my phone to see where I was going. I would also worry about bringing small children to this display, strictly because of the absolute darkness in many areas. Our other complaint had nothing to do with the display. It is that the restaurant ran out of food by 6 PM on a Monday night. The only offerings left at that hour was a vegan wrap, a very sad looking salad, or some lentils. Two of us wound up with a bottle of juice for supper, after looking forward to a nice dinner. In all, a very disappointing outing.
Written October 22, 2024
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What metro stop do you take to get to the garden from the berri UQAM
Written September 23, 2024
hi we will be visiting the gardens next Monday. We would like to use the metro. The metro stop we are near is berri UQAM, Is there a stop on the metro for the garden
Written September 23, 2024
Sorry for the late answer, it was near Pie IX station, but it was mentioned in the beginning of my review.
Written October 6, 2024
If you visit garden in day and get the first tickets to lights at night, what can you do in the hour the garden is closed? Are there any restaurants very nearby that you could eat a quick meal in between?
Written October 11, 2022
We got a salad and pizza at Pizzeria Heirloom which was about a 20-25 minute walk. Uber would be a possibility too. There were some other restaurants which looked very popular around Pizzeria Heirloom as well.
Written October 11, 2022
Around how long does it take to walk through the Gardens of Light event? I know the trail is 2km, is an hour enough time to see all of the lights and lanterns?
Written August 12, 2022
A very safe place.
Have your student ID to get discount.
One of the 5th or 6th largest Botanical Gardens in North America.
There is a combo day pass that also includes the planetarium.
Written August 8, 2022
Are the large living plant sculptures still on display this year (2022) at Montreal Botanical Garden?
Written March 14, 2022
Espacepourlavie
Montreal, Canada
Hello! I want to apologize for not answering your question earlier. The person responsible in the past changed job and I forgot to take care of it. The answer is no. The Mosaïcultures took place in the Montréal Botanical Garden many years ago just for 1 season.
Written July 26, 2022
Hi when you park in the parking lot can you leave and come back in the same parking cost?
Written September 13, 2021
You pay $12.50 for parking for the day. You can leave and reenter on the same day at no additional cost..
Written September 14, 2021
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