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Gardens of light

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Dates
August 29 to November 2 2025
Sunday to Thursday: 6 to 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 6 to 10 p.m.
Hours
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
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4101, rue Sherbrooke Est
Montréal, QC Canada
H1X 2B2

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Don't miss Gardens of Light!
From August 29 to November 2

Step into the realm
of legendary creatures

For its 13th edition, the site’s three cultural gardens will be brilliantly illuminated come sunset, revealing the fantastical beings hidden within.

In the Chinese Garden
Shan Hai Jing

The Chinese Garden presents a captivating new creation inspired by the Shan Hai Jing tale—the Classic of Mountains and Seas and a cornerstone of Chinese mythology. The celestial goddess Xiwangmu gathers with legendary creatures around the Jianmu, the sacred tree that connects heaven and earth. A poetic tableau that celebrates the timeless harmony between living beings and the natural world.

In the Japanese Garden
Yûgen - Japanese Universe

In the heart of the pine grove, a monumental projection drawing on emblematic elements of Japanese culture brings the landscape to life: birds seem to take flight across the rocks, fish emerge from the foliage and mountains rise on the waterfall wall—all set to the spellbinding sound of a flute that enchants evening visitors.

In the First Nations Garden
An Ode to the Moon

The illuminated path through the First Nations Garden beckons you on an immersive, poetic journey into the circle of life, carried by the sound of fluttering wings, the voice of Innu poet Joséphine Bacon and the songs of Moe Clark.

Timed tickets

Timed tickets has proven to be an efficient reservation system in the past. Now it’s back. To make the most of your experience, you will need to choose a set time for your visit when purchasing your tickets. Your timed ticket will allow you to wander freely through the Jardin botanique’s three cultural gardens. It also gives you access to the entire Jardin botanique, which can be visited at any time on the same day.

In partnership with La Presse

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Espace pour la vie thanks the
Friends of the Montréal Botanical Garden
for their support.

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