Montreal Botanical Garden
(Jardin Botanique de Montreal)

Visited in September and it was absolutely beautiful. The grounds are large enough that it’s hard to see everything in one visit. The water lilies and the bonsai exhibits were my favourite. The bonsais were between 16 to 150 years old!!! The restaurant was busy, but delicious, nutritious, and well priced. Will definitely be visiting again soon!
Stella Lee - 3 months ago

We visited in early October, and I’m really glad we chose that time. With one ticket, we spent the afternoon inside the garden with sunlight, then left for food, rested a bit, and came back in the evening for the Light Festival. That combination made the whole experience feel like two completely different worlds in one day. During the day, the place is huge. You walk through different climates and areas. outdoor gardens, the greenhouses, the Japanese and Chinese gardens, and the farm/vegetable gardens. Everything feels calm and spaced out, so you never feel crowded even if there are lots of people. My favourite part during the daytime was the bonsai collection. Some of them are decades old, shaped perfectly, and honestly more impressive than many bonsai sections I’ve seen elsewhere. The greenhouse areas were also nice, especially moving from warm, humid sections to cooler climates, you really feel the temperature changes from room to room. They also have plant collections, water features, small bridges, and the farm area with vegetables and flowers depending on the season. Early October still had enough colour to enjoy. After coming back at night for the Light Show, it felt like a different place. Everything was lit up, trees, ponds, lanterns, pathways, and the atmosphere was completely transformed. Walking around at night surrounded by lights and reflections on the water was the highlight of the whole visit. The place is big, so you naturally spend a few hours, but it’s worth it. Being able to leave and come back with the same ticket was a bonus.
mohamad doran - 3 months ago

I love me a nice botanical garden. I always enjoy walking through and this is a great spot to stop in at if you’re in Montreal. Super pretty and peaceful. Would come back for sure and recommend to anyone looking for something to do in the area.
Tristan C - a month ago

Beautiful, well maintained and organized. My favorite sections were the japanese and chinese gardens. The colors are so beautiful and the trees are well maintained. I am considering buying the yearly membership so I can visit every month because I want to see how the place changes with the seasons. I recommend seting aside 3-4 hours to appreciate everything because we were not fully prepared and had to rush.
pablo hernandez - a week ago