Culturally Canadian: Jardin Botanique

The first thing I should say is the Jardin Botanique is not a Cultural Access Pass attraction so you have to pay full price even if you have a CAP pass. The price is a high right now because of the price of their special exhibit called the Mosaïcultures Internationales. The exhibit runs into September. It costs 27 dollars per adult to enter. If you have a CAA or AAA card bring it, as it offers a reasonable discount.

The Jardin Botanique is a must see for tourists and Montrealers alike. The cheapest way to go I think is purchasing any annual pass to one of the three parks owned by the city (biodome, jardin botanique, or the planetarium). I purchase a biodome pass each year because the biodome is most age appropriate for my daughter. It costs 35 dollars for a single person and children under 5 are free. This pass gains me entry to all three parks: The biodome is free all year long, the Jardin Botanique is free in June and the Planetarium is free September. I think this is the least expensive way to see everything. Any annual pass works like this, as the museums all have an agreement. All three museums are worthwhile.

Now the Mosaiccultures exhibit is really something.