Visit the “secret” garden of the monastery of the Hospitalières de Saint-Joseph nuns, a true oasis of peace hidden behind an imposing stone wall in the heart of the city. Learn about the garden's history, from the nourishing grounds of 1861 to the ornemental garden we know today. You'll also learn about the history of the Hôtel-Dieu buildings surrounding it.
Informations pratiques
This activity is offered from May to October 2025. The garden is only accessible during these visits and other activities planned by Cité-des-Hospitalières.
Duration: 1.5h
Language: French (answers to questions available in English on demand) and in English on certain dates
Activity type: musical walk and guided tour
Price:
- 17$ (regular price)
- 5$ for children (17 and under)
Accessibility: The garden is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Reservations and payments are made by calling 514-849-2919. Confirmation is sent by email. For any question, please write to reservations@museedeshospitalieres.qc.ca.
Your reservation is non-refundable. If the museum must cancel a guided tour because of the weather, we will contact you before the start of the tour and you will have the choice between postponing your visit or being refunded.
2025 Calendar
- Sunday June 8th｜10:00 (French)
- Saturday June 21st｜10:00 (English)
- Sunday June 29th｜10:00 (French)
- Saturday July 19th｜10:00 (English)
- Sunday July 20th｜10:00 (French)
- Sunday July 27th｜10:00 (French)
- Sunday August 10th｜10:00 (French)
- Saturday August 16th｜10:00 (English)
- Sunday August 17th｜10:00 (French)
- Sunday August 24th｜10:00 (French)
- Sunday August 31st｜10:00 (French)
- Saturday September 20th｜10:00 (English)
- Sunday October 5th｜10:00 (French)
Groups
Groups of 8 people and more can make a reservation between May 15th and October 5th, on the date of their choice, depending on the museum’s availabilities.
Groups fees:
- Regular: 12$ per person
- School groups (preschool, elementary, high school): 6$ per child
The garden visit can be combined with the tour of an exhibit. Activities around medicinal plants are offered to children groups (6-12 years old), which you can ask for while making your reservation.
Please note that it is impossible to picnic in the garden after a visit.
