With as city as cosmopolitan and multi-cultural as Montreal, it should come as no surprise that the city is home to an enormous botanical garden that features plants and flowers from all around the world. Even if you’re only visiting the city for a few days, take a few hours to step out of the bustling urban life, and spend some time enjoying the gorgeous scenery and tranquil environment offered up by the world-renowned Montreal Botanical Garden.
About the Gardens
Designated a Natural Historic Site of Canada in 1998, the Montreal Botanical Garden is one of the most important botanical gardens in the world, in large part because of its extensive collection of flora. The garden is home to a greenhouse that houses plants from around the world, and a number of outdoor gardens. Founded in 1931, the Montreal Botanical Garden is also home to a botanical research institution, and focuses on the conservation of endangered plants.
Its exotic gardens include the Chinese Garden (the biggest Chinese garden in the world outside of China), the Japanese Garden (home to a large koi pond), the First Nations Garden (populated with many native Canadian plants, as well as several totem poles), and the Alpine Garden (featuring winding paths over a rocky outcrop). There are collections for orchids, cacti, bonsai, lilacs, and many more varieties of flowers. The Montreal Botanical Garden is also home to local wildlife, such as squirrels, ducks, turtles, and herons, making it a prime location f
or bird-watching in the city.
