Gardens of Quebec: the botanical gardens and flower parks to visit this summer

From the great botanical gardens to the village parish gardens, through rose gardens, water gardens, sculpture parks and the historic gardens of the seigneuries: Quebec blooms from late May to the first frost. This guide gathers Quebec’s botanical and horticultural gardens open to the public, with each one’s listing, hours, prices and events.

Our favourites

Jardin botanique, Montreal. A collection of 22,000 species and cultivars, 10 greenhouses, the Tree House and some thirty themed gardens to explore.

La Seigneurie de l’Île d’Orléans, Saint-François-de-l’Île-d’Orléans. Four hectares of lavender and six gardens, including the five senses, Japanese and Zen gardens, facing the St. Lawrence.

Parc Marie-Victorin, Kingsey Falls, Centre-du-Québec. A garden museum with 3D mosaiculture, 60,000 annuals and 1,200 carnivorous plants, and exhibitions on Québec heritage.

Domaine Joly-De Lotbinière, Sainte-Croix, Chaudière-Appalaches. A national historic site where you can picnic under century-old trees, then walk down to the beach on the river.

Reford Gardens, Grand-Métis. A horticultural work of art with some three thousand plant varieties; from late June, the International Garden Festival presents its creations there.

When to go

Lilacs and tulips in late May, peonies and irises in June, roses and perennials in July, dahlias and grasses in September: every garden has its week of glory, often announced on its listing. Weekday mornings offer the light and the calm; several gardens hold illuminated evenings in summer.

Good to know

The big gardens take half a day and walking shoes; bring a hat and water, shade is scarce among the beds. Most have a restaurant or a picnic area, and a greenhouse open year-round for rainy days.

🌷 Gardens by region

MontrealQuebecAbitibi-TémiscamingueCentre-du-QuébecCharlevoixChaudière-AppalachesCôte-NordEastern TownshipsGaspésieLanaudièreLaurentidesMontérégieSaguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

Montréal Space for Life – Jardin botanique de Montréal

This botanical garden is recognized as one of the world's finest and largest, and is a wonderful way to explore the whole globe.

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Montreal

Sentier Urbain

Open to all, with free admission, these gardens offer a moment of respite in the downtown core.

Garden

Montreal

Morgan Arboretum

Located on the western end of the Island of Montréal, in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, this 245-hectare (605-acre) forest reserve includes a 25 km (12.5 mi) trail system suitable for walking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing (both classic and skate), within a great diversity of landscapes.

Garden

Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue(Montreal)

Domaine Cataraqui

Located in Sillery's historic district, this 9.7-hectare (24-acre) property was originally part of a 19th-century English estate.

Garden

Quebec

La Seigneurie de l’Île d’Orléans

Discover this breathtaking estate and its vineyard.

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Saint-François-de-l'Île-d'Orléans(Quebec)

FloreSsens

Located in Saint-Raymond, 35 minutes west of Québec City, FloreSsens offers visitors a veritable garden oasis covering 30,000 m2 (323,000 sq. ft.).

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Saint-Raymond(Quebec)

Les Jardins du Grand Duc

Set on an 30,000-m2 (323,000-sq.-ft.) property, these delightful gardens showcase some 6,000 perennials, ornamental creations, water and Zen gardens, conifers and a variety of special features.

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Saint-Raymond(Quebec)

Parc botanique À Fleur d’eau

This garden is a green jewel nestled at the heart of Rouyn-Noranda’s downtown.

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Rouyn-Noranda(Abitibi-Témiscamingue)

Les jardins Saint-Maurice

Located 15 km northeast of the city of Amos, this charming site invites you to discover and enjoy the pleasures of its beautiful gardens, see the wonderful colors and experience the exquisite perfume of flowers.

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Amos(Abitibi-Témiscamingue)

Parc Marie-Victorin de Kingsey Falls

Explore a unique and oversized horticultural universe!

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Kingsey Falls(Centre-du-Québec)

Jardin et Sentier Les Pieds d’Or

This 5 km walking trail features 80 works of natural art: mosaics, rock gardens, a waterfall and a Japanese garden.

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Tingwick(Centre-du-Québec)

Les Jardins de vos Rêves

In the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, this five-acre garden, created in 1975, features the five elements (earth, fire, water, wood and stone) while maintaining the greatest respect for the environment.

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Saint-Ferdinand(Centre-du-Québec)

Jardin des Lilas

Discover this amazing garden park boasting some 175 lilac plants of 70 different varieties, perennials.

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Bécancour(Centre-du-Québec)

Les Jardins du Cap-à-l’Aigle

These magnificent gardens are located in the heart of picturesque Cap-à-l'Aigle, on a homestead that descends from the mountain to the St. Lawrence River.

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Free

La Malbaie(Charlevoix)

Hémérocalles Charlevoix – Jardin Jean Tremblay

Specialized garden featuring an impressive collection of over 800 daylily varieties and hundreds of ornamental perennials like peonies, irises, lilies, roses, clematis and hostas.

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Saint-Hilarion(Charlevoix)

Domaine Joly-De Lotbinière

Explore the outstanding nature at a national historic site recognized as one of the most beautiful gardens in the world.

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Sainte-Croix(Chaudière-Appalaches)

Les jardins de la petite école de Céline

In the early `80s, this one-room schoolhouse's yard was converted into a magnificent garden.

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Sainte-Marguerite(Chaudière-Appalaches)

Les Jardins de l’Anse

You will be amazed by the diverse plant life at Les Jardins de l'Anse (cove gardens).

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Sept-Îles(Côte-Nord)

Domaine Howard and Carl-Camirand municipal greenhouses and garden

Come for a tour and discover the expertise of Sherbrooke’s horticultural team.

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Free

Sherbrooke(Eastern Townships)

Jardins Herbes Orford

These herb gardens provide an opportunity to get an ecological education of herbalism and permaculture.

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Orford(Eastern Townships)

Reford Gardens

These gardens are recognized as an exceptional work of horticultural art.

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Grand-Métis(Gaspésie)

Les Jardins de Doris

Relax in this heavenly spot.

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Matane(Gaspésie)

Les Jardins du Grand-Portage

For 46 years now, Diane Mackay and Yves Gagnon have been creating sumptuous ecological gardens on their land in Saint-Didace, in both English and Oriental styles.

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Saint-Didace(Lanaudière)

Le Jardin Moore

Come discover a peaceful garden of environmentally responsible design that fosters sustainable horticulture practices and includes rest and observation areas.

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Mascouche(Lanaudière)

Jardin Clef des Champs

This certified organic garden is set atop a mountain in Val-David, in the Laurentians.

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Val-David(Laurentides)

Jardin Daniel A. Séguin

This Maskoutain jewel is a magnificent floral park of 4.5 hectares (11 acres) featuring educational, cultural and touristic components.

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Saint-Hyacinthe(Montérégie)

Jardins & Des Lys

This historical, picturesque garden, located in the heart of the old village of Verchères on rugged terrain that covers 2,325 m2 (25,000 sq. ft.), is hidden behind a Victorian house with French colonial influences dating back to 1890.

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Verchères(Montérégie)

Jardin Champs de Rêves

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Vaudreuil-Dorion(Montérégie)

Jardin Scullion

This exceptional garden boasts more than 2,000 species of ornamental plants from all over the world, adapted to the climatic conditions of Lac-Saint-Jean.

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L'Ascension-de-Notre-Seigneur(Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean)

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