Botanical Gardens Jardin Botanique in Montreal are one of the largest in the world and are a true accomplishment for a city situated this far north. Jardin Botanique is the Huntington Botanical Gardens of Montreal. The difference is that Jardin Botanique has more greenhouses compared to Huntington Botanical Gardens.

The Botanical gardens were founded by Brother Marie-Victorin in 1931 who also had founded the Botanical Institute of the University of Montréal. Jardin Botanique include 30 outdoor gardens and 10 greenhouses.

The Chinese garden is a feast for the eyes during the summer. It opened in 1991 and is a replica of a 14th century Garden of the Ming Dynasty. The Japanese garden opened in 1988 and was inspired by traditional Japanese landscaping and has Japanese Pavilion and outdoor bonsai garden. The greenhouses are home of tropical and desert plants. The Insectarium houses insects of every kind both living and preserved. The Botanical Garden also features Alpine Garden, First Nations Garden, Rose Garden and garden with rhododendrons and azaleas.

Where is Jardin Botanique: 4101 Rue Sherbrooke E.

How to get to Jardin Botanique: Subway Blue line to Pius-IX station

Opening Hours: May to October - Daily from 9AM to 6PM; November to April – Tuesday to Sunday from 9AM to 5PM.


Jardin Botanique, Montreal


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