Urban agriculture in Lachine

Last updated May 20, 2020
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On May 23, the Borough’s community and collective gardens will reopen for already registered users. The health rules, indicated by signs posted on the premises, must be followed. No new registrations are permitted.

In 2020, gardens will open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Hand washing is mandatory upon entering and exiting the garden (with soap and water or with an alcohol-based solution provided on site).

  • You are encouraged to use your own gardening tools. Avoid sharing personal tools and limit the use of shared tools as much as possible.

  • Wash your hands before and after using shared tools, including watering systems.

  • Use the product provided on the premises to disinfect tools. Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Wash your hands after disinfecting gardening tools.

  • All gatherings (2 people or more) are forbidden in the garden.

  • The garden is reserved for registered gardeners.

  • One person is allowed per box, with the exception of single parents with their children or the caregiver of a person with reduced mobility.

  • Access is forbidden to any person presenting COVID-19 symptoms or who is in voluntary or mandatory isolation.

  • Should you develop symptoms while in the garden, you must leave the premises immediately, self-isolate and call 1 877 644-4545. You must also inform the person in charge of community gardens in your borough.

Three community gardens are available to residents for kitchen gardening and horticulture.

Remembrance Garden
210 gardens
Rue Remembrance, corner of 32e Avenue
(east of the fire station)
Cost: $20 per year 
Information: 514 634-3471 ext. 520

Réal-Gareau Garden
30 gardens
Rue Sherbrooke, corner of 4e avenue
Cost: $20 per year 
Information: 514 634-3471 ext. 520

Les petites-pousses Garden
30 gardens
Rue des Érables, behind the playground
For young and senior citizens only
Cost: $1 per year
Information: 514 589-0230
 

To have access to a small garden or for any other information, please contact the Borough. In 2020, no new registrations are permitted.  The related fees will have to be paid when the Bureau Accès Montréal - Lachine is reopened.

Three collective gardens are available to residents who like gardening collectively and share the fruits of their harvest.

Jardin du soleil
2270, rue Duff Court
Information: 514 634-5055 ext. 222

Triangle fleuri
Rues Léo-Pétrin and Ouellette
Information: 514 365-7000

Jardin du Regroupement de Lachine
735, rue Notre-Dame
Information: 514 634-7205

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