Courtyard of the Senses

The Courtyard of the Senses, opened in 1999, is the first garden in Quebec designed for visually impaired visitors. The garden is a place where the visually impaired can discover the world of plants and a place where visitors can learn about the daily reality of the blind.

Partners

The Courtyard of the Senses was created in co-operation with Clubs Lions du Québec and Lions Clubs International, which raised the funds necessary for this innovative new garden. The project was carried out with the expert help of the City of Montréal's Parks, Gardens and Green Spaces Department, along with the assistance of the Institut Nazareth et Louis-Braille, and the Regroupement des aveugles et amblyopes du Montréal métropolitain.

The project also received financial support from Canadian Heritage in the form of a grant under the Museums Assistance Program, at the planning stage. In 2004, the Courtyard of the Senses received the Mention spéciale award from Kéroul.