Montreal Attractions

Montreal Botanical Garden

In close proximity to the Olympic Park and the Biodome, the Montreal Botanical Garden is one of the largest of its kind, home to over 22,000 plant species and roughly 30 exquisitely mapped out gardens, making it well worth a visit any time of year. Begun in 1931 in the midst of a financial crisis in the city, the Garden provided work for thousands of unemployed Montrealers and has since developed into a popular tourist attraction, with its astounding array of plants and trees, as well as the fascinating Insectarium that casts new light on much-maligned creepy crawlies. An array of interesting sights and sounds await the visitor, including the Tree House (highlighting the important role of trees in our lives), a First Nations Garden (illustrating the interaction of Inuit and Amerindians with nature), a Chinese Garden, the Quebec Butterfly House, a Medicinal Plant Garden and so much more.

Address: 4101 Sherbrooke East Street; Website: www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/jardin; Telephone: (514) 872 1400; Transport: Metro to Pie-IX station; Opening time: Daily 9am to 5pm (7 January to 14 May); 9am to 6pm (15 May to 4 September); 9am to 9pm (5 September to 31 October); Admission: 2 November to 14 May: C$13.50 (adults); C$6.75 (youth 5-17 years). 15 May to 1 November: C$16 (adults); C$8 (youth 5-17 years). Includes entrance to Garden and Insectarium. Concessions available