Montreal Botanical Garden
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Description
The Montreal Botanical Garden contains 10 greenhouses and 20 thematic gardens, it covers 75ha and was founded in 1931, hence the Art Deco-style administration building. Greenhouses include, inter alia, Arid Regions, Orchids and Aroids, Begonias and Gesneriads, and Tropical Food Plants. Among the gardens are the Japanese that include a dry garden and a tea garden, the Alpine, the Chinese, the First Nations, and the Rose Garden.
Access & Transport
The botanical garden is located in the Olympic Park, about 250m southwest of the Montreal Tower. The Pie-IX metro station (green line) is a 3 mins walk away and some bus services stop there on Sherbrook St (the one road crossing the park) and Pie-IX Blvd. There is paid parking at 4101 rue Sherbrooke Est (outdoor) and at the Olympic Park Sports Centre (P5, underground) located at 3200 rue Viau.
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining this attraction with a visit of the park and another activity there such as the Biodome or the Insectarium.
Environmental & Social
A green activity. Some conservation aspects and home to a research team (https://espacepourlavie.ca/en/science-jardin-botanique)
Conclusion
The Montreal Botanical Garden is a good option for those looking to take a break from the city centre for a few hours or with an interest in botany. It also makes for a good combo with the Insectarium or the Biodome but we also think it is somewhat overpriced. Best in springtime and summer.
Key positive
Attractive Chinese & Japanese gardens
Easy to reach by public transport and near other attractions
Key negative
Expensive for such an attraction
Suitability
Accessible
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
February 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:1h 30m
Start of Season 1:May, 01
MONDAY09:00 - 18:00
TUESDAY09:00 - 18:00
WEDNESDAY09:00 - 18:00
THURSDAY09:00 - 18:00
FRIDAY09:00 - 18:00
SATURDAY09:00 - 18:00
SUNDAY09:00 - 18:00
Start of Season 2:Nov, 01
MONDAY -
TUESDAY09:00 - 17:00
WEDNESDAY09:00 - 17:00
THURSDAY09:00 - 17:00
FRIDAY09:00 - 17:00
SATURDAY09:00 - 17:00
SUNDAY09:00 - 17:00
Max total number:5
Max number of adults:2
Min.child age:5
Max.child age:17
Price for familyCA$64.25