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The Montréal Botanical Garden is the place to visit in any season. The Montréal Botanical Garden, located just minutes from downtown Montréal, right near the Biodôme and Olympic Park, offers a world of colors and fragrances for visitors to enjoy.

Ranked as one of the largest of its kind in the world, the Montréal Botanical Garden is a veritable living museum of plants from the four corners of the Earth.

Associated with the Montréal Botanical Garden, the Insectarium welcomes you to discover the world of insects.

Have a nice visit !

Flowery brook; Gilles Delisle


  Address

4101, rue Sherbrooke Est
Montréal, Québec
Canada, H1X 2B2


Information : 514 872-1400

SEE ALSO:
Frequently asked questions | E-mail form
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  Friends of the Garden

The Friends of the Garden
Les Amis du Jardin botanique de Montréal
The ideal way to appreciate the Botanical Garden
Information : 514 872-1493

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  How to get there


City map Local map Delivery Plan Bike paths  
City Map Local Map Delivery Map (cargo): 4567 Pie-IX How to get there by bike  

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  Length of Montréal Botanical Garden tour

The tour lengths (on your own) are approximate. Plan for:

  • Greenhouses: 1 hour
  • Outdoor gardens: 1 to 4 hours
  • Insectarium: 30 min. to 1 hour
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  Location

The Montréal Botanical Garden is located at the corner of Pie-IX et Sherbrooke Streets, near the Olympic Stadium and Pie-IX metro station.

Map of the Metro  Map of the Metro           
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  Opening hours

The Montréal Botanical Garden will be closed every Monday* from November 1, 2011 to May 14, 2012.
[ *except for Mondays, December 26, 2011, January 2, February 27, March 5 and April 9, 2012 during which the institution remains open]


  Botanical Garden Insectarium
From January 10 to May 14, 2012 From Tuesday to Sunday, 9 AM to 5 PM From Tuesday to Sunday, 9 AM to 5 PM
From May 15 to September 6, 2012 Every day, 9 AM to 6 PM Every day, 9 AM to 6 PM


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  Parking


The Montréal Botanical Garden offers visitors two parking lots totalling 700 spaces:

  • 4101, rue Sherbrooke Est, one traffic light east of Pie-IX.
  • Maisonneuve Park, near the Insectarium, 4581, rue Sherbrooke Est, one traffic light west of Viau (between Pie-IX and Viau).

Please note that parking payment stations are in operation in the Montréal Botanical Garden and Insectarium parking lots. Rate is $10 full day.

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  Rates (Entrance Fees)

The Botanical Garden and the Insectarium are located on the same grounds. Admission provides access to both attractions.

A special rate is proposed to groups. Groups must be composed of at least 15 people older than 2 years old. One complimentary ticket for each group of 21 paying visitors (21st free).

Wheelchair The Botanical Garden is accessible to visitors in wheelchairs. The person accompanying the handicapped person receives free admission to the site.

Admission prices are in Canadian dollars, all taxes included. Free for children under 2.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Discounts are given to Accès Montréal card-holders. Annual passes also available at a discounted rate. More info »»

Payment can be in cash, by credit card VISA, MASTER CARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS or INTERAC. No other mode of payment is accepted.

Only groups of 15 people and more, having made a reservation, may pay by check made payable to the "Ville de Montréal".

* High season is defined between May 15 to October 31, 2011 inclusive.

All admission fees for 2011 (PDF format).


INDIVIDUAL RATES 2011

High season
(from May 15 to October 31, 2011)
  Regular rates Québec
resident rates
Accès
Montréal card
Adults $16.50 $14.00 $8.50
Age 65 + and students $12.50 $10.50 $6.50
Age 5 to 17 $8.25 $7.00 $4.25
Age 2 to 4 $2.50 $2.00 $1.25
Low season
(from November 1, 2011 to February 15, 2012)
  Regular rates Québec
resident rates
Accès
Montréal card
Adults $14.00 $12.00 $7.25
Age 65 + and students $10.50 $9.00 $5.50
Age 5 to 17 $7.00 $6.00 $3.50
Age 2 to 4 $2.00 $1.75 $1.00


GROUP RATES 2011

  Low season High season
Adults $10.50 $12.00
Age 65 + and students $8.00 $9.00
Age 5 to 17 $5.25 $6.00
Age 2 to 4 $1.50 $1.75


NATURE PACKAGE
Visits to the Biodôme, the Botanical Garden and the Insectarium
(valid for 30 consecutive days, one visit per site)
Length of visit: minimum 3 hours

INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP RATES 2011

Individual Rates  
  Regular rates Québec
resident rates
Adults $28.00 $24.00
Age 65 + and students $21.00 $18.00
Age 5 to 17 $14.00 $12.00
Age 2 to 4 $4.25 $3.50
Group Rates  
  Regular rates /
Québec resident rates
Adults $20.50
Age 65 + and students $15.50
Age 5 to 17 $10.25
Age 2 to 4 $3.00


À LA CARTE PACKAGES - only from May 15 to October 31, 2011
Visits to the Montréal Tower, the Botanical Garden and the Insectarium
or
Visit to the Montréal Tower and the Biodôme
(valid for 30 consecutive days, one visit per site)
Length of visit: minimum 2.5 hours

INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP RATES 2011

Individual Rates  
  Regular rates
Adults $26.50
Age 65 + and students $20.00
Age 5 to 17 $13.25
Age 2 to 4 $2.50
Group Rates  
  Regular rates
Adults $20.00
Age 65 + and students $15.00
Age 5 to 17 $10.00
Age 2 to 4 $1.75


GET AN EYEFUL PACKAGE - for groups only
Including visits to the Biodôme, the Botanical Garden, the Insectarium and the Montréal Tower
(Valid for 30 consecutive days, one visit per site)
Length of visit: minimum 3 hours

GROUP RATES 2011

Adults $29.50
Age 65 + and students $22.00
Age 5 to 17 $14.75
Age 2 to 4 $3.25


DAY CAMPS
The following packages are available for the day camps groups:

  • Nature Package: Biodôme, Insectarium and Botanical Garden
  • Get An Eyeful Package: Montréal Tower, Biodôme, Insectarium and Botanical Garden
  • Biodôme & Montréal Tower Package
  • Botanical Garden & Montréal Tower Package


  • Packages valid for one day only.


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  Rules

When visiting, please note:

  • Dogs and other pets are not allowed on Garden property, with the exception of service dogs and guide dogs, which may accompany their owners everywhere. Fostered guide dogs are allowed only on the access road. Proof of the dog's status may be required.
  • Bicycles, skateboards, scooters and in-line skates are prohibited.
  • Shirts and shoes must be worn at all times, and bathing suits are not acceptable.
  • No one may pick any plants, seeds, fruit or vegetables.
        To consult the principal basic rules list presently in effect »»

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           Montreal Museums Pass      

The Montréal Museums Pass

Your cultural passport for easy access to 34 museums. Only one visit per museum.

$ 60 Valid the 3 days of your choice within 3 weeks, without public transit
$ 65 Valid for 3 consecutive days, with public transit

The Montréal Museums Pass is available at our museum.

Board of Montreal Museum Directors »»»




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WHERE TO STAY IN MONTRÉAL

Useful for tourists!


Where to stay in Montréal during your visit to the Montréal Botanical Garden.
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