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Events and Family Activities | Exhibitions
Animations and Thematic Gardens | Affiliated Societies Exhibitions
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Tree and Forest Month
(Tree House)
May 22 to 30, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pick up free saplings of trees native to Quebec. Advice and workshops
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Great Gardening Weekend
(Outdoor gardens)
May 28, 29 and 30, 2010
A springtime ritual! The Botanical Garden's horticultural fair offers a very special salute to the International Year of Biodiversity.
Come chat with our gardeners, meet growers and craftspeople, pick up some little-known and collector's plants, take home some original garden accessories and enjoy our workshops.
The gardening event of the season.
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Butterflies Go Free
(Main Exhibition Greenhouse)
From February 18 to April 25, 2010
This year's theme is Biodiversity on the Wing. Get a head start on spring with Butterflies Go Free. Come admire magnificent butterflies and moths from around the globe!
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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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Under the Cuban Sun with Marie-Victorin New!
(Temporary exhibition space)
All year
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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Paper Work New!
(Tree House)
May 15 to October 31, 2010
It can be pressed, crumpled and recycled.
Paper takes shape and comes to life in works of art with surprising shapes and colours. Paper Work… an exhibition and creative workshops sure to enwrapture visitors of all ages at the Tree House. |
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Lacquer, Precious Resin
(Japanese Pavilion)
May 15 to October 31, 2010
Lacquer is a substance with astounding properties collected from trees using traditional techniques, and applied to both utilitarian and decorative objects. Lacquerware exists in many countries, but in Japan this art has reached truly remarkable levels of refinement, a tribute to the finesse of Japanese esthetics.
The exhibition invites visitors to learn all about lacquer – how it is collected, processed and used – and to admire a superb collection of pieces made by members of the Japan Urushi Art and Craft Association.
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China: A World of Paper
(Chinese Garden)
May 15 to October 31, 2010
Paper was invented in China in the second century BC. It can be fragile or very strong, refined or rough, ordinary or exceptional … a material with a thousand uses for the people of the Middle Kingdom.
A fascinating exhibition and activities on the theme of calligraphy and the art of paper cutting. |
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Busy Bodies
(Insectarium)
All year
Ants, bees, termites … many insects live in organized groups in which each member has a well-defined role that helps preserve the species. Learn about their community life and see some truly ingenious social models.
It's an exhibition crawling with life! |
Animations and Thematic Gardens
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Tea Garden
(Japanese Garden)
May 15 to October 31, 2010
This tiny garden is a place devoted to beauty and serenity, whose traditional purpose is to allow guests to shed their
worldly cares as they prepare for the tea ceremony (access only with guided tours). |
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The Tea Ritual
(Chinese Garden)
May 15 to October 31, 2010
Oolong, pu’erh, longjing and white tea… Come delight in the ritual surrounding the Chinese tea ceremony and enjoy some famous Chinese teas in enchanting surroundings ($). |
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Knowledge and Know-how
(First Nations Garden)
May 15 to October 31, 2010
Guided tours, cultural activities, gift shop, performances and demonstrations of Native handicrafts.
An introduction to knowledge and know-how both ancient and modern. |
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Leslie-Hancock Garden
(Leslie-Hancock Garden)
Especially impressive in May and June
Located in the heart of the arboretum, this well-kept secret is overflowing with sunny beauties.
Don't miss it!
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Courtyard of the senses
(Courtyard of the senses)
June 19 to September 6, 2010
Close your eyes and explore the fascinating universe of plants with different textures and fragrances. Use all your other senses!
(Located across from the Garden restaurant.)
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The Pond
(Tree House)
May 15 to October 31, 2010
The paths, interpretation panels and visitor activities will help you better understand and appreciate this native habitat. |
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Tree House
(Maison de l'arbre)
June 19 to September 6, 2010
Visitor activities at the Tree House: North American bonsai trees, Celtic trees & activities in the Arboretum. |
Affiliated Societies Exhibitions
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Exhibition by the Quebec Rose Society
(Reception Centre and Rose Garden)
June 18, 19 and 20, 2010 |
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