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Montreal Botanical GardenvsBiodome de Montreal
Both are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Biodome de Montreal scores marginally better than Montreal Botanical Gardens. Biodome de Montreal scores 88 with praise from 6 reviews such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Montreal Botanical Garden
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4101 Sherbrooke St. E., (Near Viau), Montreal, Quebec H1X 2B2, Canada
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Fodor's "The second-largest attraction of its kind in the world... grows more than 26,000 species of plants." Full review
Frommer's "Spread across 75 hectares (185 acres), Montréal’s Botanical Garden is a fragrant oasis all year round." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The nearly 80-year-old botanical garden is brilliantly landscaped and full of surprises." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"One of the most beautiful in the world, was created in 1931 by Brother Marie-Victorin (1885-1944)." Full review
U.S. News & World Report2.0
"Spend some time strolling through the tranquil bonsai trees in the Japanese Garden or learn about the principles of yin and yang in the Chinese Garden, which showcases designs from the 14th to 17th century Ming Dynasty." Full review
Biodome de Montreal
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4777 Pierre-de-Coubertin Ave., (Near Viau), Montreal, Quebec H1V 1B3, Canada
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"At this captivating, kid-friendly exhibit you can amble through a rainforest... take in aquatic life in the Gulf of St Lawrence, or wander along the raw Atlantic oceanfront." Full review
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Be sure to dress in layers for the temperature swings.
Travel + Leisure "Explore the four biospheres here; the Atlantic puffin exhibit is a favorite." Full review
Fodor's "One of the city's most popular attractions." Full review
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If you want to stay comfortable, dress in layers.
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This innovative museum occupies a building that was constructed as an Olympic cycling venue, the velodrome." Full review
Afar Magazine "Anyone remotely interested in animals, science, or nature could easily spend a few hours here touring the different parts of the world. " Full review
Afar Magazine "From the observation deck of Montréal's Olympic Tower, almost sixty stories up (574ft/175m), look down at this stingray/spaceship-inspired structure." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Lantern Festival is without a doubt my favorite festival—ever, in the world." Full review
Afar Magazine "The 75-hectare (190-acre) Botanical Garden of Montréal (Jardin botanique Montréal) sits in the shadow of the Olympic Stadium." Full review
Frommer's "The delightful Biodôme houses replications of four ecosystems: a tropical rainforest, a Laurentian forest, the St. Lawrence marine system, and the Labrador Coast and sub-polar regions." Full review
