First Nations Gardens of Light Montreal Botanical Garden
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First Nations, Japanese and Chinese cultures illuminated at Gardens of Light in Montreal

by Lorraine Carpenter

The spectacular display returns to the Botanical Garden from Sept. 1 to Oct. 31.

News of the return of the Gardens of Light at the Montreal Botanical Garden is a sure sign that autumn is nearly here. In what has become a seasonal tradition, the Gardens of Light pathway offers a spectacular immersive stroll through illuminated First Nations, Chinese and Japanese gardens.

“The illuminated route of the First Nations Garden offers an immersive and poetic journey to the heart of the circle of life.”

First Nations, Japanese and Chinese cultures illuminated at Gardens of Light at the Montreal Botanical Garden

“The illuminated Japanese Garden is experienced as a living work where the plants, their structure, their colours and also the landscaping elements are highlighted.”

Jardins de Lumière at the Montreal Botanical Garden. Photos by Claude Lafond

“The two most famous butterflies in Chinese culture, the butterfly lovers, will light up the Chinese Garden to the rhythm of the famous violin concerto of the same name.”

For more on the Montreal Botanical Garden and the 2023 Gardens of Light, please visit their website.

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by Lorraine Carpenter

Editor in chief
Lorraine Carpenter was born in Montreal and studied communications and journalism at Concordia. She co-founded Cult MTL in 2012 following 12 years at the now-defunct Montreal alt weekly the Mirror, where she worked in editorial as copy editor and music editor. She’s dedicated to supporting the cultural scene in Montreal.