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The mobile “Early Bird” page notes that from 1 May to 31 October the Botanical Garden site is open daily 9:00-18:00 ." } } ] } ], "editorialMarkdown": "[View next **Montreal mural and street-art tour**]()\n\noutdoors / Canadian Grand Prix\n\n## Montreal Botanical Garden\n\nIn May, the Botanical Garden becomes especially attractive because the outdoor site is open daily and spring bloom is underway, while the greenhouses guarantee content whatever the weather.\n\n[Explore the story]()\n\nCost **Free to visit**\n\nTime to allow **2-4 hours if you want both greenhouses and gardens.**\n\nPlace **4101 rue Sherbrooke Est, Montréal, QC H1X 2B2 .**\n\nBest time **May**\n\n01 / Why it matters\n\n### More than a stop on a list.\n\nMontréal Botanical Garden In May, the Botanical Garden becomes especially attractive because the outdoor site is open daily and spring bloom is underway, while the greenhouses guarantee content whatever the weather.\n\n04 / Before you go\n\n### Plan it well.\nEnjoy it properly.\n\nPractical detail, separated from the story so you can scan what matters when you are ready to visit.\n\n05\n\n#### Good to know\n\nno special permit beyond admission. Botanical Garden Ticketing .\n\nContinue exploring / Canadian Grand Prix\n\n### What will you\n*do next?*\n\nCompare the practical essentials first, then open the experiences that earn a place in your plans.\n\n01 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [01 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Arbraska Rigaud aerial park** Explore experience]()\n\n02 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [02 Canadian Grand Prix experience **AURA at Notre-Dame Basilica** Explore experience]()\n\n03 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [03 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Beyond the Basilica walking tour** Explore experience]()\n\n04 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [04 Canadian Grand Prix experience **BIXI ride along the Lachine Canal** Explore experience]() [05 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Bromont mountain biking** Explore experience]()\n\n05 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [06 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Guided Montreal food tour** Explore experience]()\n\n06 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [07 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Iles-de-Boucherville National Park cycling day trip** Explore experience]()\n\n07 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [08 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Jean-Talon Market** Explore experience]()\n\n08 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [09 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Jet boating on the Lachine Rapids** Explore experience]()\n\n09 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [10 Canadian Grand Prix experience **KSF paddleboarding at Jean-Dore Beach** Explore experience]()\n\n10 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [11 Canadian Grand Prix experience **La Grande Roue de Montreal** Explore experience]()\n\n11 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [12 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Mont-Saint-Bruno National Park hike** Explore experience]()\n\n12 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [13 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Montreal Biodome** Explore experience]()\n\n13 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [14 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Montreal mural and street-art tour** Explore experience]()\n\n14 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [15 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Montreal Museum of Fine Arts** Explore experience]()\n\n15 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [16 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Mount Royal Park hike and Kondiaronk Belvedere** Explore experience]()\n\n16 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [17 Canadian Grand Prix experience **MTL Zipline in the Old Port** Explore experience]()\n\n17 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [18 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Notre-Dame Basilica daytime visit** Explore experience]()\n\n18 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [19 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Oka National Park** Explore experience]()\n\n19 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [20 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Piknic Electronik** Explore experience]()\n\n20 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [21 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Pointe-a-Calliere** Explore experience]() [22 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Saint Joseph’s Oratory** Explore experience]()\n\n21 Canadian Grand Prix experience\n\n [23 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Voile Sansoucy introductory sailing getaway** Explore experience]() [24 Canadian Grand Prix experience **Watercraft hire on the Lachine Canal with Aventures H2O** Explore experience]()\n\n22 Go deeper\n\n05 / Where it is\n\n### Find it\nand what’s nearby.\n\nExplore around Montreal Botanical Garden\n\n The map will load when you reach it.\n\nContinue exploring\n\n### Make Canadian Grand Prix\nyour own.\n\n[← All things to do]()" }