Difficulty |
Easy | |
Distance |
3 KM | |
Height |
10 meters | |
Elevation gain |
10 meters |
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Why choose a trail at Les Jardins de Métis / Reford Gardens?
Les Jardins de Métis / Reford Gardens is a beautiful tourist site located in the Lower St. Lawrence, Quebec. This enchanting place is composed of a botanical garden, a golf course and a magnificent lake. Nature lovers will be delighted by the numerous plant and animal species that are present. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy the 18-hole course, which is considered one of the best in Canada. Fishing enthusiasts can relax on the shores of the lake while waiting to catch a nice trout. Les Jardins de Métis / Reford Gardens is also a great place for families as it offers a variety of activities for all ages. Whether it's for a day or a few hours, this enchanting site will charm you!
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The Les Jardins de Métis / Reford Gardens are about a 1.5 hour drive from Rimouski.
Why visit Les Jardins de Métis / Reford Gardens
The Les Jardins de Métis / Reford Gardens is located in Métis-sur-Mer in the Lower St. Lawrence. This botanical garden is one of the most beautiful in Canada and attracts thousands of visitors each year. It offers a wide variety of plant species, some of which are rare or unique. Its spectacular landscapes are the delight of amateur and professional photographers.
.Things not to be missed
Les Jardins de Métis / Reford Gardens is a beautiful garden located in Metis-sur-Mer, Quebec. It is composed of several themed gardens, including a Japanese garden, an English garden and a French garden. There is also a greenhouse and a rose garden. It is a great place to walk around and admire the beauty of the flowers.
Activities not to be missed:
-Birdwatching at the Bird Interpretation Center
-Grab a coffee on the terrace of the Café du Jardin
-Explore the walking trails and gardens
-Visit the Musée de la Gaspésie
-Discover the artists in residence at the Centre d'artistes en arts visuels de Métis
Things not to be missed:
-The beautiful landscape surrounding Les Jardins de Métis / Reford Gardens
-The annual "Gardens in Bloom" flower show
-The collection of rare and exotic trees and plants
Where to eat?
1. At the foot of Montmorency Falls in Beauport
2. In a sugar shack in the forest
3. On an island in the middle of the St. Lawrence River
4. In a disused train car
5. In an old church
6. On top of a skyscraper
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Hiker reviews
4 out of 5 stars
Based on 28 reviews
Recent reviews
5 out of 5 stars
Great place to rest your mind. At one garden you can just sit to hear birds singing and it is an awesome experience.
5 out of 5 stars
Had a brief tour through the gardens and zests an Manor house. Beautiful specimens in the gardens. Needed more than an hour to really see the grounds. It’s worthwhile stopping for a quiet reprieve from the busy of day to day.
5 out of 5 stars
It’s such a beautiful place. The flowers and trees are just beautiful. If you go there, make sure you stop at the restaurant and enjoy the incredible menu they have there. By far this is where we have the most amazing food and drinks. Words cannot describe how good the food were.
5 out of 5 stars
Well worth the drive from Montreal. Beautiful gardens well incorporated with nature... My favorite garden so far!!