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Events and Family Activities | Exhibitions
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Butterflies Go Free
(Main Exhibition Greenhouse)
From February 18 to April 25, 2010
During the International Year of Biodiversity (2010), come celebrate Biodiversity on the Wing and admire dozens of local and exotic butterfly species. Let your spirit soar!
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All-Nighter at the Botanical Garden
(Exhibition Greenhouses and Reception Center)
February 27, 2010, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Lots to do as part of the Montréal Highlights Festival: Visit of the Exhibition Greenhouses and admire moths by night, Latin dancing demonstrations, French folk music : « J’aime les nuits de Montréal ».
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Sugaring-off Time
(Tree House)
Weekends from February 27 to April 5, 2010
and daily from March 1 to 5, 2010
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Maple products and Maple taffy ($)
Free tastings of a maple drink.
(cancelled in case of bad weather)
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Birdwatching and cross-country skiing
Outdoor gardens, all winter long
An 18 km trail through the Botanical Garden and Maisonneuve Park
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Christmas at the Garden
(Main Exhibition Greenhouse)
December 4, 2009 to January 3, 2010
Since 1956, the Botanical Garden's artisans create colourful backgrounds to celebrate the holiday season.
[ Opening Hours ]
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Under the Cuban Sun with Marie-Victorin New!
(Temporary exhibition space)
From December 5, 2008
Cuban ecology and flora: learn about Brother Marie-Victorin's contribution and the modern-day wealth of the country's natural heritage.
A fascinating look at the island and the Botanical Garden's founder. |
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Busy Bodies
(Insectarium)
All year
Termites, ants, honeybees, bumble bees and wasps are some of the most highly eusocial species, i.e. living in organized societies, in the animal kingdom.
Their fascinating, complex behaviour has much to teach us. Visitors will enjoy observing and learning about these insects in the "Busy Bodies" vivariums. |
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Seed Festival
(Reception Centre)
February 13 and 14, 2010, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Come discover the wealth of our plant heritage and meet growers
of organic flower, herb, medicinal plant and heritage vegetable seeds. |
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Mushroom Festival
(Reception Center)
February 7, 2010, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Cercle des mycologues de Montréal, in collaboration with the Plant Biology
Research Institute, invites you to discover the joys of mushrooms, from ideas
for cooking them to tips for identifying edible and toxic varieties.
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