Next rendez-vous: Sunday, May 20, 2012, starting at 11:30 a.m.

During the Heian period in Japan (794-1185), aristocrats organized celebrations under the flowering cherry trees. This led to the tradition of o-hanami: contemplating (mi) the blossoms (hana). The custom spread over the centuries, becoming popular with people from all walks of life.

Japanese cherry trees are not very hardy and seldom bloom in our climate, but our many flowering crabapples will create a similarly peaceful and romantic atmosphere.

Various activities are planned for your enjoyment, as well.
Don't forget a picnic blanket. Please leave your chairs at home – they are hard on the lawn.

Hurry! The number of participants is limited.

Japanese lunch boxes will be distributed on site for those who have payed in advance.

2012 Japanese lunch box including a non-alcoholic beverage :
$20 for the members of the Japanese Garden and Pavilion Foundation and $24 for non-members.
The price of the lunch box does not include the admission to the Botanical Garden.

Become a member of the Foundation and save!
For more information, call 514 872-0607.

Reservations will be accepted from April 18, 2012 at 514 872-0607

Deadline: May 10 (payment by cheque)
                  May 16 (payment in cash or by Visa)

For reservation by mail, please fill this form. We will contact you to confirm your reservation.

As it is forbidden to eat on site in the Botanical Gardens, only those who have reserved their lunch boxes will be permitted to participate in the picnic.