Get a plot in a community garden
Would you like to grow vegetables in one of Montréal’s community gardens? Find out how to sign up for your own garden plot.
In most boroughs, community gardens are offered to residents who wish to grow a garden. Some boroughs also offer small garden plots adapted to people with limited mobility.
Registered gardeners are provided with earth, a water point, access to a shed or a toolbox, tables and fences.
In several boroughs, a committee elected by the gardeners ensures that the garden is run smoothly.
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The borough has eight community gardens. We have more than 1,000 plots that are available to residents, including full plots that measure three metres by three metres (10 feet by 20 feet), raised bins and half plots.
To get a plot, you must sign up for the waiting list. Unfortunately, the waiting time is currently greater than one year.
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At the beginning of the year, available plots are assigned to people who are on the waiting list by chronological order.
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One plot is assigned per address.
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Priority is given to borough residents.
Fees
Type of plot | Amount |
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Full garden plot | $15 |
Half garden plot | $8 |
Raised garden bed | $8 |
Required documents
- Photo ID
- Photo or PDF of proof of address for the current year, such as a public utility bill (Hydro-Québec, telephone, etc.) that is less than three months old
Communication channels
- Registration takes place from February 25 to March 15.
- A limited number of spots are available. A draw may be held to assign garden plots.
- People signing up after March 15 will be assigned a plot if one is available, or will be put on a waiting list.
- Borough residents are given priority until May 15.
- Fees must be paid in cash at the garden’s annual general meeting in April or May.
Required documents
- Recreation card
- Completed registration form
Fees | |
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Registration | $20 Includes a $10 deposit for the key. Deposit is refundable when the plot is clean and the key has been returned. |
Full garden plot | $10 |
Communication channels
Direction de la culture, des sports, des loisirs et du développement social
Direction de la culture, des sports, des loisirs et du développement social
Montréal, QC H1K 3X9
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In order to obtain a garden, you must register to join the waiting list by contacting the non-profit organization (NPO) mandated by the city in your area:
- Côte-des-Neiges: Société environnementale de Côte-des-Neiges (SOCENV)
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Notre-Dame-de-Grâce: NDG Food Depot
- The NPO will send you a registration form to complete, sign and return. A valid proof of residence is required. After your information is validated, your name will be added to the waiting list.
- When a garden plot becomes available, the NPO contacts a person on the waiting list in order to offer it to them.
- Priority is given to residents of the borough.
By registering for the community gardens program, you must undertake to read the Reference guide for community gardens (in French only) and comply with the code of conduct and the applicable regulations at all times.
For further information, please view our publications.
Registration
Fees | |
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Renting a plot or half-plot reserved for residents | Free |
Right of participation | Between $15 and $30 |
Documents
Required documents
- Photocopy of a valid piece of photo ID, front and back (driver’s licence or health insurance card)
- Photocopy of a proof of residence:
- Municipal tax statement
- Hydro bill (dating back no more than three months)
- Valid driver’s licence
You can register by phone. Borough residents are given priority.
Community gardens
- Jardins Remembrance
- Jardins Réal-Gareau
- Jardins Les petites-pousses
Collective gardens
- Jardin du soleil
- Jardin du Regroupement de Lachine
- Jardin Wilfrid-Vincent
Fees | |
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Jardins Remembrance and Réal-Gareau full garden plot | $20 |
Learn more
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To get a garden plot, you need to add your name to a waiting list. Send the relevant horticultural society (Société d’horticulture) a written request, including the following: your full name, your address and home phone number, the name of the community garden, and your age group.
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Starting April 1, any available plots are assigned on a first come, first served basis.
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Borough residents are given priority.
Communication channels
By phone
- Société d’horticulture de LaSalle - Jardin Charles-Nagy: 514-367-6000, ext. 6809
- Société d’horticulture des Rapides -Jardin des Rapides: 514-367-6000, ext. 6819
By post mail
Cheque only
- Société d’horticulture de LaSalle
Case postale 3125, Succursale Lapierre
LaSalle, Québec H8N 3H3
- Société d’horticulture des Rapides
Case postale 47089, Succursale Place LaSalle
LaSalle (Québec) H8P 3V9
Fees | |
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Per plot | $20 |
- You must register online.
- Starting March 1, any available spots are assigned to citizens whose names are on the waiting list. To add your name to the list, you must provide your full address. You can do this by email or by phone.
Required documents
- To access the online registration and payment system, you will need a valid card from the Montréal Public Libraries Network. This card is available free of charge. To get it, you must show ID with a valid recent address. The Grande Bibliothèque (BAnQ) card is not accepted.
- Accès Montréal card or municipal tax bill or utility bill (with your address) or valid driver’s license.
Fees | |
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Half garden plot | $10 |
3 m x 6 m plot | $20 |
Communication channels
- To get a garden plot, you must register for the waiting list for the garden of your choice.
- People on the waiting list will be contacted once the renewal period is complete and the number of available plots has been confirmed.
- Garden plots are assigned according to the order of registration on the waiting list.
- Registration on the waiting list does not guarantee that you will get a garden lot during the year or even the next year.
- Limit one garden plot per civic address.
- Priority to borough residents.
Are you waiting for a plot? Get involved in our partners’ community gardens! To find out more, contact L’éco-quartier du Sud-Ouest or Pro-Vert Sud-Ouest!
Depending on how many spaces are available, you will be billed according to the fee schedule below.
Fees | Price |
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Full garden plot or bin | $11 |
Half garden plot | $6 |
For people age 65 and up and social assistance recipients | Free |
Yearly fee | Between $10 and $20 |
Required documents
When you are next on the waiting list, we will contact you to reserve your plot in a garden. You will need the following documents:
A photo of your driver’s license or bill from a utility company (Hydro-Québec, Gaz Métropolitain, etc.). These documents must be less than two months old at the time of reservation.
Communication channels
Point of service
First floor
Montréal, QC H4C 2K4
Payment method
Click on the place to see accepted methods of payment.
The service counter will give you a form to complete.
Payment method:
- Cash
- Cheque or money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
This service is not offered in this borough.
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To get a garden plot, you need to add your name to the waiting list and provide proof of residence.
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Starting May 1, 2019, any available plots will be assigned on a first come, first serve basis.
- Borough residents are given priority.
- A maximum of one plot will be assigned to each address.
Required documents
- Municipal tax bill
- Utility bill showing your address
- Valid driver’s license
- Accès Montréal or resident card
Fees | |
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Free | |
Yearly fee | Between $5 and $20 |
Document
Communication channels
Direction de la culture, des sports, des loisirs et du développement social
- Borough residents are given priority.
Fees | |
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3 m x 3 m plot | $11 |
3 m x 6 m plot | $16 |
Communication channels
Éco-quartier Montréal-Nord
Comptoir de services
Montréal, QC H1H 4A9
Comptoir de services
Montréal, QC H1G 5T1
Methods of payment
- Postal money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
- Cheque payable to “Ville de Montréal”
Community gardens are temporarily located in the Université de Montréal Éphémères gardens.
Fees | |
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Per plot | $35 |
Communication channels
Direction de la culture, des loisirs et du développement social
This service is not offered in this borough.
- You can add your name to the waiting list for only one community garden.
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You can do this at any time throughout the year.
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Lists are sent to garden committees for follow-up. (They will tell you when to go to the garden in order to register).
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Only people who are assigned a spot will be contacted.
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Borough residents are given priority.
Requested documents
One of the following proofs of residence:
- Accès Montréal card
- Municipal tax bill
- Utility bill
- Valid driver’s license
Fees | |
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Full garden plot | $12 |
Membership fee | Between $10 and $15 |
Communication channels
Outside of Montréal: 514-872-0311
Monday to Friday: From 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Point of service
Montréal, QC H1E 6X5
Point of service
Montréal, QC H1E 6X5
Payment method
Click on the place to see accepted methods of payment.
• Cash
• Cheque
- You can add your name to the waiting list.
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People whose name is on the waiting list for a garden plot will be contacted and offered one of the plots that is available once the renewal period is over.
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Plots are assigned to people on the waiting list on a first come, first serve basis.
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Being on the list does not mean you are guaranteed a garden plot this year, or even next year.
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There is a limit of one garden plot for each street address.
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You may add your name to only one waiting list for a garden in the borough.
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Borough residents are given priority.
Are you waiting for a space to become available? Use your gardening skills on public property by participating in the “Faites comme chez vous” campaign (in French).
Fees | |
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Full garden* | $18 |
Half garden plot or bin | $10 |
Membership fee | Between $5 and $15 |
Document
Communication channels
Payment methods:
- Credit card (MasterCard, Visa)
- Cheque
- Cash
Community garden
- To get a garden plot, send your request online or by mail.
- A draw will be held to assign garden plots to people who have sent a request.
- There is a maximum of one garden plot per address.
- Once selected, participants must show their Biblio-Loisirs card to get a plot.
Requested documents
Hold a Biblio-Loisirs card
Fees | |
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Garden plot | Between $5 and $10 |
Communication channels
Section centre sportif et installations
Comptoir de services
Montréal, QC H4R 1T4
Please send us the form with the documents.
- You can add your name to the waiting list.
- Available garden plots are assigned to people on the list on a first come, first serve basis.
Required documents
Photocopy of one of the following proofs of residence:
- Accès Saint-Leonard card
- Municipal tax bill
- Utility bill
- Valid driver’s license
Fees | |
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Jardin Arthur-Péloquin - plot | $30 |
Jardin Couture - plot | $40 |
Communication channels
Comité des usagers des jardins communautaires de Saint-Léonard
- Please contact the organization in charge of community garden activities you are interested in (see list below) for information about registration and fees.
- New membership requests are added to a waiting list.
- Borough residents are given priority.
Register
Jardin communautaire du parc Adrien-D.-Archambault
Managed by the Société d’horticulture de l’Île-des-Soeurs
Contact : [email protected]
Jardins communautaires Desmarchais et Woodland
Managed by the Société d’horticulture Les pouces verts de Verdun
Contact : [email protected]
Jardin communautaire du parc Lucien-Caron
Managed by the organization Jardin du Pacifique
Contact : [email protected]
- You can add your name to the waiting list for the garden of your choice.
- A person can register on the waiting list for one community garden only.
- People on the waiting list will be contacted only if garden plots become available.
- Having your name on the waiting list does not guarantee that a garden plot will become available during the year in progress or during the following year.
- Garden plots are allocated based on the order of registration on the waiting list.
- Limit of one garden plot per civic address.
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Borough residents are given priority.
Required documents
One of the following proofs of residence:
- Municipal tax bill
- Utility bill
- Valid driver’s license
- Accès Montréal card
- Bank or credit card statement
- Office municipal d’habitation de Montréal lease
Fees | |
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Full garden plot | $10 |
Half garden plot | $5 |
Membership fee | Between $5 and $25 |
Communication channels
Direction de la culture, des sports, des loisirs et du développement social
Point of service
17th floor
Montréal, QC H2L 4L8
- Cash
- Cheque or money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
- Debit or credit card
Direction de la culture, des sports, des loisirs et du développement social
Montréal, QC H2L 4M8
- You can add your name to the waiting list at anytime.
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Available garden plots are assigned on a first come, first served basis.
Fees | |
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Full garden plot | $10 |
Raised garden bed - jardin De Normanville | $5 |
Half garden plot | $5 |
Raised garden bed | $5 |
Membership fee | Between $5 and $15 |
Documents
Communication channels
Bureau de la Direction de la culture, des sports, des loisirs et du développement
Montréal, QC H3N 1M3
Methods of payment
- Postal money order payable to “Ville de Montréal”
- Cheque payable to “Ville de Montréal”
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