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Cross-country skiing at the Botanical Garden

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A fun way to make the most of winter in the city!

Great news: access to the outdoor gardens is free all season long! So come rediscover the Botanical Garden in its winter splendours, while enjoying some active outdoor fun!

The Montréal Botanical Garden invites cross-country skiers to enjoy your favourite sport on its three kilometres of groomed cross-country ski trails, naturally! From sunrise to sunset, you can follow the snowy trails that wend through the Arboretum. If you’d like a longer route, the trails connect with the ones in Maisonneuve Park.

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A few rules and some practical information:

  • To protect the plants resting beneath the snow, please remain on the trails at all times.
  • Snowshoeing is strictly prohibited anywhere in the Garden, as are ball sports.  
  • There are no ski rentals at the Garden or at Maisonneuve Park; in addition, none of the pavilions are staffed.  
  • For snow conditions, consult the city of Montréal website (opens in a new tab)– click on the Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough and go to the cross-country ski conditions page.
  • There is a charge for parking.
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Services offered at the Jardin botanique

Families and people with disabilities or specific needs have access to a range of services during their visit to the Jardin botanique. Explore the services available, from wheelchair loans to changing rooms and lockers, along with other solutions designed to make your visit easier.

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  • Wheelchair loans
  • Pre-visit planning guide and sensory kit
  • Dining areas and gift shop
  • Stroller loan
  • Changing tables and nursing rooms
  • Lockers ($)

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

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