There's nothing quite like watching the season change from winter to spring as the weather warms in Montreal and flowers begin to bloom. And, while the Botanical Garden is awesome, it's not the only place in the city to see stunning florals. In fact, there are many great spots around the city to see the flowers bloom for free. The Botanical Garden also costs $16.50 for Quebec residents. Again, no shade toward the Botanical garden (you're lovely and precious), but sometimes we want to enjoy the beauty of nature without having to pay for it. Editor's Choice: 6 Beginner Hikes In Quebec That Will Give You All The Views Connaught Park Address: 1620, boul. Graham, Mont-Royal, Quebec Why You Need To Go: Between the perfectly coifed shrubbery and the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Rose Garden, this park is pure paradise in the spring and summer months. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Neldy Germain (@neldyg) Website Ruelle Champêtre Henri Julien Address: Between avenue Henri-Julien/rue Drolet/avenue des Pins/Square St-Louis in the Plateau Why You Need To Go: This isn't just a green alley — it's a rustic alley known for having a beautiful garden and country lane vibe and is just a hop, skip and a jump away from Saint-Louis Square. La ruelle champêtre Henri-Julien / Drolet Website Floralies Gardens at Parc Jean-Drapeau Address: 1, circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Quebec Why You Need To Go: The Gardens were originally created during the International Floralies competition of 1980 and designed by renowned international landscape artists. Now, it's a stunning floral park to walk through. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Phonsie (@phonsie.photography) Website Little Burgundy Address: Around rue Workman & rue Dominion Why You Need To Go: Believe it or not, the Little Burgundy neighbourhood has many magnolia trees that live on people's front lawns, lining the streets. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aquajet Restauration inc(1996) (@aquajet_restauration_inc) Website Dorchester Square Address: 2903, rue Peel, Montreal, Quebec Why You Need To Go: The perfect place to get your flower fix when you're downtown. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ève Bureau 🐝 (@eevebee) Website Regular city parks Address: Around the city Why You Need To Go: Montreal is blessed with city parks where beautiful flowers bloom. From La Fontaine to Angrignon, Maisonneuve to Jeanne-Mance and Westmount, you can see a variety of flowers in the city's parks, including tulips and water lilies. View this post on Instagram A post shared by jas (@jasdlane) Website
