Montreal Biodome, Botanical Gardens

July 9, 2026 MLT

1 Day

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The Montreal Botanical Gardens: with its collection of 22,000 plant species and cultivars, 10 exhibition green houses, some thirty thematic gardens, and teams of researchers and activities staff, the Montréal Botanical Garden ranks as one of the world’s largest and most spectacular botanical gardens.

The Biodome: The word Biodôme comes from the Greek words bios, or life, and domos, house. An oasis in the heart of the city, the Montréal Biodôme recreates some of the most beautiful ecosystems of the Americas: the Tropical Forest, Laurentian Forest, St. Lawrence Marine Eco-system, and the Arctic and Antarctic.

The Montreal Insectarium: Natural history museum located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, featuring a large quantity of insects from all around the world. It is the largest insect museum in North America and among the largest insectariums worldwide. It was founded by Georges Brossard and opened on February 7, 1990.

Tour Itinerary

Admission to the Montreal Botanical Gardens, Biodome and Insectarium Museum
Guided tour at the Botanical Gardens
Dinner in Montreal
Services of a Professional Maple Leaf Tour Director
Deluxe Motor Coach Travel with Wifi, air conditioning, DVD, and seat belts
All taxes and service charges are included (except for Tour Director and Driver gratuity).

Itinerary

7:45 am Welcome one and all to the Maple Leaf Lounge at the Kingston Shrine club, 3260 Princess Street at Collins Bay Road. Come inside, check in with your Maple Leaf Tour Director and get ready for a lovely day away!
8:00 am Departure from Kingston, pick up’s in Gananoque and Brockville if pre-arranged, we will make a mid-morning comfort stop on our way to Montreal
1:15 pm Arrive at the Botanical Gardens for a guided tour. There will be time for lunch on your own and time to explore the wonders that these world famous Botanical Gardens have to offer. Explore the largest Insectarium Museum in North America, featuring a large quantity of insects from all around the world.
4:00 pm Arrive at the Biodome.
5:30 pm We will enjoy dinner together in Montreal.
10:00 pm Approximate arrival time back in Kingston

Kingston

Shrine Club, 3260 Princess Street

8:00 AM

Gananoque

Hwy 2 Carpool

8:30 AM

Brockville

Food Basics Jefferson Dr

9:00 AM

Before You Go

There are regular stops made for comfort breaks
A portion of the proceeds from this Maple Leaf Tour Helps to Support Indigenous Scholarships
Tipping for tour director and driver is voluntary depending on quality of service
For the comfort of fellow travelers, kindly refrain from using scented products

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