Family Sundays | Free for Youth Under 20

Last entrance in the Gardens is at 6 p.m.
 

The first Sunday of every month is the perfect time for a family outing to Les Jardins de Métis! From June 1 to October 5, 2025, join us for Family Sundays, a celebration of enjoying nature together.

Young people under the age of 20 residing in Quebec can access the Gardens for free on these special days — an ideal opportunity to spark curiosity in younger visitors!
 

Program
 

Recycled Paper-making 

► The event takes place outdoors, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each performance lasts approximately 15-20 minutes. In case of rain, the event will be canceled. 

Throughout the summer, a team of the Jardins de Métis holds a recycled paper-making workshop. Young and old are invited to come and learn all the stages of making recycled paper and how to make it.

In partnership with with the Association forestière bas-laurentienne.

 

Musical Picnic 

► First performances at 11:30 a.m. and at 1 p.m., at Hydro-Québec Stage in the Arboretum. In case of rain, the event will take place in the Great Hall. 

Musicians
Pascal Demalsy: Accordion
Vincent Delorme: Viola
Tobias Soley: Clarinet

In collaboration with the Conservatoire de musique de Rimouski.

 

Screening of the documentary "Scale of change" | Short Version, and "June" 

► At 3 p.m., at the Aire Desjardins of the Great Hall. 

By Hooké & the Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) in collaboration with LOOP.  Presented in short version at the Reford Gardens by Hooké.

Read more about this documentary

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Reservation is not required.

On the first Sunday of the month, residents of the province of Quebec of less than 20 years of age can enjoy free admission to Les Jardins de Métis. This program is made possible by a grant from the government of Quebec through its free access measure to museum institutions.