Jardins Gamelin

A diverse, cultural rich, festive living space – 100 % Montreal !

In a relaxed atmosphere, everyone is invited to take a break or wander on the large terrace, adjacent to the Casse-croûte and its bar, and to enjoy the beautiful summer days.

Established ten years ago at Place Émilie-Gamelin in the Quartier des Spectacles, the spirit of the Jardins Gamelin is rooted in the values of social inclusion, collaboration and cohabitation. It is a true place of life where urban agriculture is at the forefront. Throughout the four-month season, there are thematic gardens, a redesigned layout and free cultural, educational and musical programming reflecting the diversity and artistic richness of Montreal.

The Jardins Gamelin initiative and the revitalization of this public space are being carried out by the Partenariat du Quartier des Spectacles and thanks to the support of the borough of Ville-Marie and numerous partners, including Sentier Urbain, the Société de développement social and the SPVM.

Programming

Les Jardins Gamelin offers free program for all, 7 days a week, for everyone. There are 14 diverse activity series taking place each day, from noon to evening, with dancing, concerts, urban agriculture workshops, music of every genre and a host of fun activities for both adults and children. Several festivals will also use the site as a venue over the course of the season.

• Côté Jardins
• Les Jardins d'Illusion
• Jardins en cabaret
• Ce soir on danse !
• T’as de beaux jeux
• Soirées Salsafolie
• Midis à la carte
• Donne-moi du funk !
• La LIMM s’invite à Gamelin
• Planète Gamelin
• Bricoler avec les affûtés
• Activités pour le jeune public
• Les Jardins Complètement Cirque

In season, consult the complete program on jardinsgamelin.com

Always Happening in the Jardins

Snack Bar

The beloved Jardins Gamelin Snack Counter is back! Check out the new varied menu prepared by Les Survenants for a satisfying al fresco lunch, happy hour or dinner. The street food pros will host some special guest chefs over the summer, and they have several food and drink surprises in store for you. Stop by for hot dogs, salads, burgers and lobster rolls—old classics are reinvented with Gamelin sauce to delight your taste buds! Need lunch and pressed for time? You can order online to avoid the line-up.

ABOUT LES SURVENANTS

Les Survenants is an NPO recognized in the creation of gourmet villages and temporary markets. Since 2014, the organization has built a solid experience street food event planning. By promoting restaurants, artisans, merchants, farmers and other local entrepreneurs, our events contribute to enhance Montreal spaces, in a spirit of coexistence and inclusion of the various expressions of the culture of our community.

Urban Agriculture

Thanks to the Sentier Urban organization, nature is making a comeback in the heart of the city. Explore the thematic gardens and the butterfly house, and drop by the greenhouse for a chat with Sentier Urbain’s facilitators. Feel free to ask them anything about the dozens of plant and flower varieties growing on the site. They can also give you some excellent gardening tips!

ABOUT SENTIER URBAIN

Sentier Urbain is a non-profit organization whose mission is to foster greener communities. Its activities make ongoing, tangible contributions to individual eco-responsible action, environmental awareness, socio-professional advancement for young people, and the beautification of living spaces. With its many partners, Sentier Urbain contributes to improved health and quality of life in local communities.

Artistic Interventions

Discover what stage the multidisciplinary design studio EN TEMPS ET LIEU has set this summer, with a newly designed terrace decorated with impressive green corollas. They have added a splash to the Jardin Gamelin with a colourful and gourmet artwork that adorns the furniture, planters, terrace and snack bar.

The Giant Games

Have some big outdoor fun all summer with our giant games! Chess, Connect Four, Sling Puck, bean bag toss and Jenga – there are plenty of ways to play in Les Jardins Gamelin! Also available: free ping-pong and foosball tables.

The Partners

The Jardins Gamelin project is produced by Quartier des Spectacles Partnership in collaboration with:

• Sentier Urbain
• The borough of Ville-Marie
• The Montreal police service (SPVM)

Social outreach by:

• La Société de développement sociale de Ville-Marie (SDS) and its Équipe Mobile de Médiation et d’Intervention Sociale (ÉMMIS)
• The Old Brewery Mission
• Accueil Bonneau
• Carrefour de Ressources en Interculturel (CRIC)
• Groupe de recherche et d'intervention psychosocial (GRIP)