Montreal Botanical Garden
(Jardin Botanique de Montreal)
Jardin Botanique de Montreal (Botanical Garden) is without a doubt one of the best botanical gardens worldwide
One of the attractions in an area called A Space for Life, the Montreal Botanical Garden is recognized as one of the top such gardens anywhere in the world. There is no question that these stunning gardens live up to that expectation.
The gardens are divided into about 30 different thematic gardens including the Chinese Garden, Japanese Garden, First Nations Garden and Alpine Garden. There are also 10 greenhouses and a huge arboretum to be explored. These beautiful gardens cover an area of 75 hectares and boast over 22000 varieties of plantlife. For anyone who is interested in botany these gardens are an absolute must see, although we can not imagine anyone not wanting to visit them.
The gardens which were founded in 1931 are a significant centre for the study of horticulture. Every February through April they feature the popular annual Butterflies Go Free exhibit in which 1000s of beautiful butterflys and moths are released inside one of the exhibition greenhouses.
Your admission to the gardens also includes entry to the fascinating Insectarium where you will learn amazing things about the world of insects. The largest collection of it's kind in North America with upwards of 160,000 specimens the Insectarium captivates visitors of all ages.
We recommend that you allow a minimum of 2 hours for your visit to the garden, however you could easily spend and entire day, especially if you have a strong interest in botany and plants.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: Yes, however the outdoor gardens are free to explore from 6pm to nightfall during the summer and during all open hours for the balance of the year.Montreal Botanical Garden Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Address: 4101 R. Sherbrooke E, Montréal, QC H1X 2B2, Canada
Phone: (855) 518-4506
Official Website: Montreal Botanical Garden
Montreal Botanical Garden Reviews
Rated out of 5
Very nice garden! Was a little disappointed by the Japanese garden, really expected it to be a bit bigger and more ornate. Was a huge fan of the Chinese garden as well as the collections of both medicinal and toxic plants. Super interesting to consider the properties different plants have! Also thought the interactive activities were so nice!
Andreea Burlacu - 2 weeks ago
My family loved the gardens. The size of the facilities was much bigger than I had expected. I really appreciate how well kept the grounds and gardens were. I would highly recommend stopping in!
Sarah Smith - 2 weeks ago
Great experience. The biodiversity center was quite informative while the other outdoor areas were relaxing walking areas.
I definitely recommend spending a good couple hours there to explore everything, or maybe spreading it out over a few days.
Khuzemah Hassan - 3 weeks ago
This place was absolutely breathtaking. Our group included my sons who are 9 and 4. Both kids had a fantastic time as each had their own cameras to take pictures and were able to explore for about 4 hours before getting tired. The restaurant on premise was also great. We got the daily special for myself and my husband while the kids had the egg salad sandwich and fruit salad. Good food for a good price. I’d highly recommend visiting these gardens if you’re visiting Montreal.
Sarah Cheng - a month ago
The beautiful environment is worth visiting! We recommend the Chinese garden, which we visited with our multi-passport, allowing us to explore four out of five locations. However, be prepared to spend the entire day there, so plan accordingly. The peaceful atmosphere and lush greenery make it a must-see. Don’t forget to take some memorable pictures for yourself and your family!
Hamidreza Rezaei - a month ago
Directions
| Metro Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Line 1 - Green | Station Pie-IX | 4 Minutes |
How to get to Montreal Botanical Garden by Metro
By Metro: Take Metro Line 1 to Station Pie-IX and take the east exit and walk to your right (west) up Pie_IX Street to rue Sherbrooke Est and cross over to the garden entrance on the far side. There is also a BIXI bike station at the corner of Pie-IX and Sherbrooke Streets.
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