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Montreal Botanical Garden

A sprawling garden in Montreal featuring themed sections, a Chinese garden, greenhouses, and an insectarium.
  • 4101 Sherbrooke St E

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To finish the weekend, hop in an Uber and take a quick 15 minute drive to the Montréal Botanical Garden: a magnificent 190 acres of thematic gardens and greenhouses just outside the heart of the city. This space is so impressive, in fact, that in 2008 it was designated a National Historical Site of Canada. Pay $21 for the day ($36 if you want to visit the Montréal Insectarium next door — recommend!) and set off winding through the garden’s themed greenhouses. Outside, find the cultural gardens. If you visit September-October, see the property set aglow while celebrating one of the best Montréal events: Gardens of Light, a massive and bright paper lantern exhibit that lights up the Chinese, Japanese and First Nations exhibits.

leah 5 years ago

A luscious green garden just outside the heart of the city, the Montréal Botanical Garden is 190 acres of thematic gardens and greenhouses. This space is so impressive, in fact, that in 2008 it was designated a National Historical Site of Canada and is considered to be one of the most important botanical gardens in the world due to its unique collections and facilities. How to: If you visit September-October, see the property set aglow with Gardens of Light, a massive and bright paper lantern exhibit that lights up the Chinese, Japanese and First Nations gardens. And if you’re into bugs (who isn’t?), the attached Montréal insectarium is actually the coolest.

leah 6 years ago

A luscious green garden just outside the heart of the city, the Montréal Botanical Garden is 190 acres of thematic gardens and greenhouses. If you visit September-October, see the property set aglow with Gardens of Light, a massive and bright paper lantern event that lights up the Chinese, Japanese and First Nations gardens. Wander the meandering footpaths set ablaze in a million colours, with delicate silk lanterns and ethereal light projections, and watch nature come to life. Gardens of Light 2022: September to October, 2022 Location: Montréal Botanical Garden Pro tip: Come for Gardens of Light, stay for the Botanical Garden and Montréal Insectarium.

leah 3 years ago

Montreal Botanical Garden Experiences

  • the perfect laid-back weekend in montréal

    leah (Leah Fishman)
    Famous for its electric vibe and rockin nightlife, there are hundreds of things to do in Montréal after dark: crazy events, music festivals, swanky bars, and sexy cabaret shows. But where do you go if you just want to sunbathe in a park, see some art, soak in a hot pool, and eat your weight in vegan comfort food? From snug brunch spots to serene floating spas, I vetted a ton of places to find the chillest escapes. Comfy up and get ready to enjoy a perfect laid-back weekend Montréal.

  • World's Most Beautiful Botanic Gardens

    seeker (Seeker Editors)
    Spend time engulfed in an awe-inspiring atmosphere that originates from being surrounded by massive amounts of carefully looked after plants. We wandered the sprawling grounds of plentiful flowers at The Royal Botanical Garden in England and sweat beneath the Arizona sun admiring oddly shaped cacti at the Desert Botanical Garden. Whether it's the aesthetic zen of rock gardens in Japan or well-kept orchard collections in Singapore, we chose a selection of our favorite gardens so you can have a safe bet for your itinerary.

Montreal Botanical Garden Articles

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