NOTICE TO VISITORS

The 31th Marathon Beneva de Montréal will be taking place on September 23 and 24. This event will affect access to the Jardin botanique and Insectarium, resulting in significant traffic modifications on both days.

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Gift shops

The Montréal Space for Life gift shops :
the prime destination for your gift ideas!

In addition to books, plush toys and souvenir items from Montréal, the Space for Life gift shops offer you a wide selection of eco-friendly products made by Québec artists and artisans. Here are a few :

  • Natural handmade soaps and body products : Savonnerie des Diligences, De baie et de sève, Savonnerie Histoire de bulles, Au Naturel, Le Briochin black soap;
  • Eco-friendly items : Nany, OKO Créations, Justenbois kitchen utensils and items, Petit Rucher, Baluchon;
  • Gourmet products : Forêt y goûter, Miel de mon père, Rose des champs, Les Minettes, Verger Lacroix, Chocolat boréal, Blanc par rouGe, Gourmet sauvage, Caséal fine maple products;
  • Introduction to entomology with Atelier Jean Paquet, entomophagy with grasshopper and mealworm snacks from La Mexicoise and Näak cricket energy bars;
  • Fashion accessories : Lachasse tube scarfs, Lolikö, Tête à chapeaux;
  • Jewelry from Québec jewelers : Pierre Brouillette, Marie-Ève Bordeleau and Sonia Imbault at the Biodôme boutique;
  • Gardening items, Felco shears, Jardins de l’Écoumène seeds, plants and flower pot holders at the Jardin botanique boutique;
  • Telescopes, planisphere and other objects for astronomy enthusiasts at the Planétarium gift shop;

BUSINESS HOURS   

The Biodôme boutique | Until December 31
Monday Closed *
Tuesday to Sunday 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
The Insectarium boutique
  Closed
The Jardin botanique boutique | Until October 31
Sunday to Thursday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
The Chinese Garden boutique | Until October 31
Sunday to Thursday 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
The Planétarium boutique | Until December 31
Monday Closed *
Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thursday to Saturday 10:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

* Our gift shops will be open on Monday October 9.

Montréal Space for Life is proud to showcase the know-how of our Indigenous peoples. In our shops, you will find original paintings, sculptures, traditional crafts, jewelry and more.