Sightseeing

Reford Gardens

📍 200 Route 132, Grand-Métis, Quebec (Jardins de Métis)

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Introduction

Reford Gardens (also known as Jardins de Métis / Reford Gardens), in Grand-Métis in Quebec's Lower St. Lawrence region, is a world-class formal garden created by horticulturist Elsie Reford in the 1920s. Renowned for its great variety of rhododendrons, irises, and carefully laid-out lakeside gardens, it has also become an important venue for garden arts in Canada and North America through the ongoing annual International Garden Festival.

✨ Highlights

A world-class formal garden created by horticulturist Elsie Reford

At Reford Gardens, A world-class formal garden created by horticulturist Elsie Reford is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Temporary art installations and theme gardens of the summer International Garden Festival

At Reford Gardens, Temporary art installations and theme gardens of the summer International Garden Festival is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Exquisite horticultural landscapes renowned for rhododendrons, irises, and lakeside gardens

At Reford Gardens, Exquisite horticultural landscapes renowned for rhododendrons, irises, and lakeside gardens is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

The Villa Estevan and lakeside restaurant (requires a garden ticket to dine)

At Reford Gardens, The Villa Estevan and lakeside restaurant (requires a garden ticket to dine) is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Avoid the midday heat; mornings or late afternoons are more comfortable and better for photos.

→Transport：Arrange via local public transport, driving or a chartered transfer; check latest local transport info.

→Climate & dress：Prepare sun protection, water and suitable footwear for the local climate; some outdoor areas are exposed.

→On site：Follow on-site signs and rules; do not climb on or touch heritage features.

→Accessibility：Some areas have natural or uneven surfaces and may challenge those with limited mobility.

💡 Tips

• Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: During the open season (mainly summer and autumn) daily 9:00–18:00, with the ticket office closing around 17:00; closed in winter. Please check the official website for actual opening and closing dates.; admission: Adults about CA$26.09 (online booking price); students, youth (14–17), and children (6–13) are cheaper, children 5 and under free (ticket includes the International Garden Festival)..

• Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.

• Respect local culture, customs and any religious norms; dress and behave accordingly.

• Combine with nearby sights and plan around local transport and accommodation.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Reford Gardens?

Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: During the open season (mainly summer and autumn) daily 9:00–18:00, with the ticket office closing around 17:00; closed in winter. Please check the official website for actual opening and closing dates.; admission: Adults about CA$26.09 (online booking price); students, youth (14–17), and children (6–13) are cheaper, children 5 and under free (ticket includes the International Garden Festival).. Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.