From September to June, treat yourself to a moment of relaxation.
Les Jardins de Doris are open to school groups at an affordable price. A school visit to our gardens is both entertaining and educational.
1. Young people will learn how our three famous sundials work and will become acquainted with the history of our giant chess game. They will have the opportunity to observe the birds in our observation tower and imagining themselves at the controls of our pirate ship,
2. They will then be able to make a stop in the butterfly aviaries and discover how the pupae become butterflies.
3. The visit will continue to the houses of the three little pigs where your students will have fun reliving the story of some childhood tales while you go to admire our famous giant rockeries and their beautiful flowering plants.
4. Stop at the duck pond and fall under the spell of the cane and its little ducklings.
5. Remember to stop at the house of the goats. Your students will have fun feeding the goats and the sheep – absolutely free.
6. And then, why not visit the peacock house? Your youngsters will be amazed by their beautiful tails.
Are you convinced?
A visit to Les Jardins de Doris accompanied by a passionate animator is a quality activity to offer to young people. As they walk through the gardens, they will discover the wonderful world of flowers, their scents and their colors.
Visiting Doris' Gardens means discovering, exploring and learning, while having fun.
The price includes:
- guided guided tour of Doris' Gardens with horticulture workshops in the greenhouse OR hiking in Beaver Park (flora identification);
- snack under the marquee;
- free admission of two chaperones/teachers (per 25 students);
- free admission for the bus driver;
- free parking.
Student Supervision
In exchange for the admission of teachers and chaperones (two per 25 pupils/students), we count on their contribution and active participation to ensure harmony between the members of the group and respect of the site during the visit.
The presence of accompanying persons is recommended in the following proportions:
- for preschool and 1st cycle primary groups: one (1) adult for seven (7) students;
- for the 2nd and 3rd cycle groups of primary school: one (1) adult for ten (10) students;
- for secondary school groups: one (1) adult for fifteen (15) students.
These proportions can be modified depending on the activities selected for your day of visit.
IMPORTANT - Teachers and chaperones are also responsible for:
- Ensuring that each student has his lunch and a bottle or flask of water, in case of heat.
- Verify that each student has, depending on the temperature, adequate clothing and good walking shoes, as well as sunscreen and insect repellent, if applicable.
- reminding all members of the group (students, teachers and chaperones) with allergies (bees, wasps or others) to carry their epinephrine auto-injector (Epipen, Allerject or others)
When booking by phone, it is important to specify:
- the date chosen for your visit;
- the time of your arrival and the time of your departure;
- the grade level of your group;
- the total number of students;
- the number of teachers;
- the number of accompanying persons;
- your school's name, full contact information, email and phone number;
- the name of the professor in charge or person in charge and his/her personal telephone number. We will have to talk to each other very early in the morning depending on the temperature;
- All other relevant information and special needs of your group such as: allergies, special pathways, disabilities, impairments or others.
The invoice will be issued following the visit. It can be paid on site or within 30 days of the visit. Payment can be made in cash, by check, credit card (Visa or MasterCard) or bank transfer.