Montreal residents sometimes forget that one of the largest botanical gardens in the world is in their own backyard. I'd go as far as to say Les Jardins Botaniques de Montréal represent the most beautiful grounds on the entire island. A haven with almost 200 different bird species, a fox family and 22,000 types of plants, flowers and trees, the Montreal Botanical Gardens are so much more than a tourist destination and yet many locals are unaware that they can have unlimited access to the ever-changing grounds and special events for an entire year at a price cheaper than a night on the town.
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This Montreal Botanical Gardens Photo Gallery should come in handy.
Botanical Gardens Montreal: Opening Hours
May 15 to September 10, 2009: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Sunday
September 11 to November 1, 2009: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Sunday
November 2 to December 23, 2009: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday to Sunday
Botanical Gardens Montreal: Admission Fees*
High Season Rates (May 15 to November 1, 2009): $16 adult ($13.50 Quebec residents); $12 senior and student ($10 Quebec residents); $8 ages 5 to 17 ($6.75 Quebec residents); $2.50 ages 2 to 4 ($2 Quebec resident); free ages under 2
Low Season Rates (November 2, 2009 to May 14, 2010): $13.50 adult ($11.50 Quebec residents); $10 senior and student ($8.75 Quebec residents); $6.75 ages 5 to 17 ($5.75 Quebec residents); $2 ages 2 to 4 ($1.75 Quebec residents), free ages under 2
Get details on other pricing options and group rates.
*Free admission to the outdoor grounds after 5 p.m. until nightfall.
Botanical Gardens Montreal: Year Passes
Without Accès Montréal Card: $34 adult, $26 senior and student, $17 ages 5 to 17, $5 ages 2 to 4, $56 family pass (2 adults, unlimited children ages 18 or less)
With Accès Montréal Card: $20.50 adult, $15.50 senior and student, $10.25 ages 5 to 17, $3 ages 2 to 4, $34 family pass (2 adults, unlimited children ages 18 or less)
Year Pass is valid for one full year from date of purchase.
Find out how to get an Accès Montréal Card.
Botanical Gardens Montreal: Parking Fees
Parking is $5 for the first hour, $10 for a whole day, and $5 for evenings after 6 p.m.
Get details on parking locations. For visitors intent on saving money on parking, try finding a free neighborhood parking spot just North of the Botanical Gardens, near the Treehouse/arboretum entrance on Rosemont, near the corner of 29th Avenue. It's further away than parking in the designated lots, a good 10- to 15-minute walk from the main gardens.
Botanical Gardens Montreal: Getting There
To get to the gardens using public transportation, get off at Pie-IX Metro on the green line. The Olympic Stadium will be in plain view upon exiting the Pie-IX Metro station. Walk uphill on Pie-IX Boulevard until you reach the corner Sherbrooke. The garden gates should be visible across the street. Here's a map of the area. For directions by car, call (514) 872-1400 for more information.
Botanical Gardens Montreal: Food and Facilities
There's a cafeteria near the entrance and a picnic area selling light meals and snacks near the Japanese garden. Visitors who bring their own lunch can eat at either of these designated locations but not elsewhere on the grounds.
Botanical Gardens Montreal: Address
4101 Sherbrooke East, corner of Pie-IX. View map.
Botanical Gardens Montreal: More INFO
Call (514) 872-1400 for more information.
