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Montreal Botanical Gardens (Jardin Botanique de Montreal)

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 264 attractions in Montreal
Traveler Description:
Located near Olympic Park, Montreal's huge botanical garden contains over 20,000 different plant species in 31 specialized gardens, including the... more » Located near Olympic Park, Montreal's huge botanical garden contains over 20,000 different plant species in 31 specialized gardens, including the largest Chinese Garden outside Asia and a Japanese Garden with a tearoom and fabulous bonsai collection. The Insectarium hosts an "Insect Tasting" in November and December. « less
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Attraction type: Garden
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Group tours/train
Address: 4101 Sherbrooke St. E.
(Near Viau) Montreal, Quebec H1X 2B2
Canada
Tel: 514-872-1400

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Reviews of Montreal Botanical Gardens (Jardin Botanique de Montreal)

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Oct 17, 2008

Visited Montreal for the long weekend with my wife and decided to visit the Chinese Lantern Festival within the Gardens. The downsides are that this is not the time of year to visit the Gardens and expect lots of color (we knew that going in). The wait was 2-hours on a beautiful Sunday night on the Canadian holiday weekend. This... more

4 of 5 stars
Phoenix, AZ
Sep 23, 2008

Last year we were too late for the garden – arriving from Phoenix in November. This year we were there in mid-September which was a bit late for the full glory of the roses but excellent timing for the special Lantern display in the Chinese gardens. The Japanese gardens were also great with its fascinating display of 100 years +... more

5 of 5 stars
Omaha, NE
Aug 4, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Wow, this place was amazing! So many different gardens/forests/paths/ etc! It was absolutely beautiful! Our favorite part had to be the Chinese garden, because of the wonderfully designed buildings, ponds, and waterfalls. We also loved the Roserie and the Japanese garden. Everything was beautiful, so I don't even need to bother telling you which parts were the best! They were... more

Jun 30, 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

My wife and I visited the Montreal Botanical Gardens in late June 2008 and enjoyed the experience thoroughly! Top three experiences: 1) Chinese Garden, 2) Alpine Garden, & 3) exhibition garden. We've yet to visit a botanical garden that was better than this. The restaurant provided a welcome respite at midday for lunch and mid-afternoon for a break. (The panini... more

Jun 19, 2008
4/4 found this review helpful

A beautiful layout and well groomed plots is what you will find when you visit the Botanical Gardens. One of the largest gardens in the world, it is truly a spectacular sight! I especially recommend the rose garden, Chinese Garden and the area surrounding the lilacs and pond. A free train/shuttle goes through the garden dropping off and picking up... more

5 of 5 stars
Winnipeg, MB
Nov 19, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

Hello Fellow Travellers We were lucky enough to be visiting Montreal Quebec when the Botanical Gardens were hosting the "Chinese Lantern Light Show". What a delightful experience it was. The show was held in the latter half of October, 2007. The evening that we went to see the show it was a beautiful fall night. The Lantern show was spectacular... more

5 of 5 stars
Easthampton, Massachusetts
Sep 4, 2007
10/11 found this review helpful

I just had a 4 day vacation to the lovely and rommantic city of Montréal, Quebec. First off, I'd like to say that Montréal is a very inviting francophone city and has a lot to offer. The botanical is fantastic. I know a lot of us when we go places, don't want to do the touristy thing and want to... more

Jul 30, 2007
7/7 found this review helpful

The Montreal Botanical Garden is supposed to be the second largest botanical garden after Kew Garden in London. There is a lot to see in it and there are really many, many highlights: the quiet Japanese Garden, the Chinese Garden with its beautiful view, the enourmous greenhouse with the very rare Wollemi Pine (behind bars!), the bonsai garden, and so... more

Jul 29, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

Oh my god! This place is enormous, me and my friends got tired of walking, there are dozens of different gardens. It's a great place for flower lovers or people who like to feel surrounded by nature. more

Jul 27, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

fantastic place- makes the NY botanical gardens look like amateur night. Spent over 4 hours ans bring lots of film. The Chinese and Japanese gardens are great, almost like being in Asia.- The greenhouse with orchids, cacti etc. is unbelievable. The bonsai collection is incredible. Free tram to get you around. Cheap at $16- they need to raise the price!!! more

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Montreal Botanical Gardens (Jardin Botanique de Montreal) Address

4101 Sherbrooke St. E. | (Near Viau), Montreal, Quebec H1X 2B2, Canada
Tel: 514-872-1400