Events | Calendar of Events

Saturday, June 5 Gardens Open for the Season

Community Clean-up of the Mitis River Park
9 am

Opening of the exhibition “D’émotions en paysage”, paintings by Andrée Lévesque

Saturday, June 19

Open House at the Mitis River Park and inauguration of the new observation tower

Sunday, June 20





Musical Brunch
Holos
Jazz duo Karoleen Couture on vocals and Gilles Blais on the guitar. Holos offers musical adventures with creative interludes.
Estevan Lodge, from 10 am to 2 pm

Friday, June 25


Opening of the 11th edition of the International Garden Festival
5 pm

Saturday, June 26







11th Edition of the International Garden Festival opens to the public

Opening of the Mitis River Park and inauguration of the new exhibition Moving Giant the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence Ecosystem

Showing of the documentary Le Naufrage du Bernier & Frères
Mitis River Park

Sunday, June 27





Musical Brunch
Jazz'n'Blue 
A quartet that marries jazz and blues, with a tint of Latino and Funk with a bluesy feel. Their repertoire appeals to listeners of all tastes.
Estevan Lodge, from 10 am to 2 pm

Sunday, July 4



Musical Brunch
Cylia Themens in duo
Presented by MacDougall, MacDougall & MacTier Inc.
Estevan Lodge, from 10 am to 2 pm

Literary Tea with Neil Bissoondath - Bilingual
In collaboration with the CLAC
Music with Cylia Themens
3 pm

Sunday, July 11


Musical Brunch
Lyne Croft at the piano
A varied repertoire of music from classical to jazz
Presented by the Caisse populaire Desjardins de Mont-Joli
Estevan Lodge, from 10 am to 2 pm

Saturday, July 17  Opening of the exhibition Elsie, paintings by Janis Gillan and Rosa Pavilanis

Sunday, July 18





Musical Brunch
Flamenco and flowers
« Feria flamenca » with Alexandre St-Pierre, guitar
Presented by the Caisse populaire Desjardins de Mont-Joli
Estevan Lodge, from 10 am to 2 pm

Literary Tea with Edem Awumey
In collaboration with the CLAC
Music with Alexandre St-Pierre
3 pm

Thursday, July 22 Opening of the exhibition Elsie
Paintings by Janis Gillan and Rasa Pavilanis
Estevan Lodge, 4 pm

Ciné Jardin - La dernière fugue
Adapted from the book Une belle mort by Gil Courtemanche
Viewing of the film at 8 pm followed by a discussion with the author
Presented by the Carrefour de la littérature, des arts et de la culture
Visitor Centre at the entrance to the Gardens - 8pm

Sunday, July 25


Musical Brunch
Cylia Themens in duo
Estevan Lodge, from 10 am to 2 pm

Hydro-Québec Day. Discover aspects of energy efficiency and The Right Tree in the Right Place. Quiz, contest and face-painting for children. From 11 am.

Literary Tea with Gil Courtemanche
In collaboration with the CLAC
Music with Cylia Themens
3 pm

Friday, July 30 Lecture : Le système de reproduction des hémérocalles
With Jean Rocheleau
Estevan Lodge, 2 pm

Saturday, July 31 Lecture Mike Hammill - Chercheur, Pêche et Océans Canada
Seals in the St. Lawrence: From diving to harvesting
3 pm - Mitis River Park
Sunday, August 1





Musical Brunch
Miodrag Zerdoner
Guitarist - concert artist
Presented by MacDougall, MacDougall & MacTier Inc.
Estevan Lodge, from 10 am to 2 pm

Literary Tea with Chrystine Brouillet
In collaboration with the CLAC
Music with Miodrag Zerdoner
3 pm

Friday, August 6 Lecture: Le système de reproduction des hémérocalles
With Jean Rocheleau
Estevan Lodge, 2 pm

Saturday, August 7 Lecture: Yvonnick La Clainche - Professor, Institut des Sciences de la Mer de Rimouski
Changements climatiques et environnementaux sur le Saint-Laurent
2 pm - Mitis River Park

Sunday, August 8




Musical Brunch
Pierre-Yves and Sylvie Courtis
Works by some of the great composers from the past to the present day.
Presented by MacDougall, MacDougall & MacTier Inc.
Estevan Lodge, from 10 am to 2 pm

Literary Tea with Sarah Hampson (In English)
In collaboration with the CLAC
3 pm

Thursday, August 12

Perseid Meteor Shower evening with the Club de l'Astronomie de Rimouski and story-telling with Pierre Dufort
5$ per person
8 pm - Mitis River Park
Friday, August 13


Lecture : Le système de reproduction des hémérocalles
With Jean Rocheleau
Estevan Lodge, 2 pm

Mushroom Dinner by Chef Pierre-Olivier Ferry
Reservation: 418 775-2222 x 228
$40 per person
Estevan Lodge - 6 pm

Saturday, August 14 Lecture: Lise Parent - Professor at the TÉLUQ
Le sabotage hormonal
2 pm - Mitis River Park
Sunday, August 15




Musical Brunch
Helena Urfer-Allan 
Helena Urfer-Allan (jazz singer) with Martin Roussel (piano) - Jazz Duo.
Presented by MacDougall, MacDougall & MacTier Inc.
Estevan Lodge, from 10 am to 2 pm

Sunday, August 22


Musical Brunch
Jazz'n'Blue 
A quartet that marries jazz and blues, with a tint of Latino and Funk with a bluesy feel. Their repertoire appeals to listeners of all tastes.
Estevan Lodge, from 10 am to 2 pm

Sunday, August 29


Musical Brunch
Gilles Blais and Eddy Métivier
Saxophone and Guitar Duo performing classics of Jazz
Estevan Lodge, from 10 am to 2 pm

Sunday, Sept. 5


Musical Brunch
Pauline Solomon Quintette
Part of the Festi Jazz international de Rimouski
Presented by the Fédération des caisses Desjardins
E, stevan Lodgefrom 10 am to 2 pm
Saturday, Sept. 11

Wine and Cheese in aid of the CLAC
6 pm

Sunday, Sept. 12 Literary Tea with Normand Cazelais
In collaboration with the CLAC
3 pm

Saturday, Sept. 18

Community Clean-Up as part of the TD Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
9 am to 5 pm

Sunday, Sept. 26


Literary Tea with Paul-Chanel Malenfant
and Andrée Lévesque
In collaboration with the CLAC
3 pm

Sunday, October 3

Gardens close for the season

Please contact us to obtain additional information on our events and activities.