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Jardins de Metis
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NAME
Jardins de Metis
OTHER NAMES
Reford Garden
COUNTRY
Canada
ADDRESS
200 Rte 132, Price, Quebec G0J 1Z0, Canada

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Jardins de Metis
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About Jardins de Metis
Jardins de Métis is a tourist attraction situated in Grand-Metis, in Quebec province of Canada. It is an English garden covering an area of 18 hectares. The garden was founded in the year 1962. It became a National Historic Site of Canada in 1995. The garden could be visited any time between 8:30 am to 5:00 pm from Monday to Friday. It remains closed on Saturday and Sunday. The adults have to pay 22 Canadian Dollars for a visit while Children below 13 are free to visit the park.
How To Reach Jardins de Metis
You have to drive to the North-East from Quebec City and after covering 300 kilometers, you will reach your destination garden.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Jardins de Metis

  • The garden is situated close to St.Lawrence and Mitis Rivers which provides a favorable climate helpful for the plant's growth. The microclimate found here is indigenous and does not found any other place in Canada.
    The garden is situated close to St.Lawrence and Mitis Rivers which provides a favorable climate helpful for the plant's growth. The microclimate found
  • The site was a fishing lodge belonging to George Stephen. His niece Elsie Reford developed it into a garden following her surgery as the doctor suggested she practice gardening as an alternative to fishing.
    The site was a fishing lodge belonging to George Stephen. His niece Elsie Reford developed it into a garden following her surgery as the doctor sugges
  • It contains about 3000 plants making it an important tourist attraction of the place.
  • The garden also has restaurants where food is prepared using fresh produce of the garden.
    The garden also has restaurants where food is prepared using fresh produce of the garden.
  • You can also plan your trip according to the events organized in the garden. Some of the events like the International Garden Festival and exhibition are must-see events. So it is suggested to check the list of events before planning a trip.
    You can also plan your trip according to the events organized in the garden. Some of the events like the International Garden Festival and exhibition
  • The garden is also home to Estevan Lodge which was a summer home to its founder Elsie Reford. The lodge contains photographs of the family members of Reford and her possessions as well as clothing. Now some temporary exhibitions are hosted in this building.
    The garden is also home to Estevan Lodge which was a summer home to its founder Elsie Reford. The lodge contains photographs of the family members of
  • It is also an important place for horticulture study alongside being a popular tourist attraction.

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