Scenery & Nature

Montreal Botanical Gardens

Submitted by Day Trips Canada on Sat, 01/30/2010 - 23:56
Photo Credit: Marcio Cabral de Moura
The Montreal Botanical Garden is located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada comprising 185 acres (748,668 square meters) of thematic gardens and greenhouses. The garden contains over 20,000 different plant species in 31 specialized gardens, including the largest Chinese Garden outside Asia and a Japanese Garden with a tearoom and a bonsai collection. The garden is also home to a Insectarium and a botanical research institution.

Esprit Rafting Barron Canyon Canoe Trip

Submitted by Day Trips Canada on Wed, 09/23/2009 - 20:38
Photo Credit: rkklfb

Esprit Rafting offers a one day canoe trip through Barron Canyon which is just beyond the eastern gateway of Algonquin Park. Esprit Rafting provides participants with a full day of canoeing led by internationally certified guides as well as all safety and paddling equipment.

Battle of the Chateauguay Historic Site

Submitted by Day Trips Canada on Wed, 06/17/2009 - 08:26

The Battle of the Chateauguay took place on October 26, 1813 and resulted in an important victory against the invading American forces. Located along the Chateauguay river about 50km southwest of Montréal, this National Historic Site of Canada offers visitors a look back into the militia past and the defense of Canada.

Montreal Insectarium

Submitted by Day Trips Canada on Thu, 02/26/2009 - 08:40
Photo Credit: Rosana Prada

The Montreal Insectarium was first opened in 1990. A unique and dedicated attraction, the Montreal Insectarium is host to over 400,000 visitors every year and showcases the more misunderstood creatures we share the earth with. From butterflies to furry spiders and beetles to giant walking sticks, the Insectarium is guaranteed to leave visitors in awe.

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