Created from 1926 to 1958 by pioneering horticulturist Elsie Reford, the Reford Gardens are a National Historic Site of Canada. Some 3,000 species and varieties of plants, including the famous Himalayan blue poppy, are spread over fifteen gardens.
The largest contemporary garden festival in North America showcases around thirty projects by some 70 landscape architects and designers from diverse disciplines and backgrounds. A dialogue between history and modernity, between conservation and innovation.
In the summer of 1926, Elsie Reford embarked on a bold project: transforming a fishing camp into an extraordinary garden. With the help of local residents, Elsie succeeded in turning a spruce forest into a remarkable garden home to one of the most important plant collections of its time.
Brimming with culture, Les Jardins de Métis welcome numerous artists each year and showcase our rich heritage through a wide range of exhibitions, within the gardens and beyond.
A vibrant place rooted in its community, Les Jardins de Métis offer a rich lineup of activities: open-air concerts, talks, literary teas, workshops, and culinary gatherings. A diverse program designed to spark the senses and feed your curiosity.
Treat yourself to a gourmet pause at Villa Estevan Lodge restaurant or Café-Bistro Le Bufton. Chef Frédérick Boucher celebrates local flavours with a cuisine inspired by the rhythm of the Gaspesian seasons. A culinary experience in harmony with the landscape.
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