Pre-Tour

August 22-25th (departs from Québec City)  ** Pre-Tour is Sold Out **

IGCA Congress 2024 Itinerary

Sunday, August 25th (Québec City)

  • IGCA Annual General Meeting
  • Next Gen Study Tour: Afternoon "Meet & Greet" Activity
  • Evening Welcome Reception

Monday, August 26th (Québec City)

  • Morning Business session
  • Floralies Jouvence (Lévis)
  • Floralies Jouvence (Québec City)
  • Jardin Hamel
  • Montmorency Falls
  • Dinner at Sagamité Wendake - Sponsored by Green Solutions
  • Enchanted night walk, Onhwa’ Lumina

Tuesday, August 27th (Travel day from Québec City to Laval/Montréal)

  • Downtown Québec City (guided tour and/or free time)
  • Jardin Paradis
  • Archibald Microbrasserie
  • Pépinière Villeneuve
  • Jardin Michel Corbeil, including dinner in display gardens

Wednesday, August 28th (Laval/Montréal)

  • Morning Business session
  • IGCA Information Meeting
  • Montréal Botanical Garden
  • La Grande roue de Montréal, Marché Bonsecours, Guided tour Old Montreal and free time to explore.
  • Dinner Cruise admiring the magnificent panorama of Montréal! Sponsored by Garden Centre Group Co-Op Corp

Thursday, August 29th (Laval/Montréal)

  • Morning Business session
  • Centre de Jardin Floreal
  • Jardin Dion
  • Lunch at Verger Richard Legault apple orchard
  • Le Centre du Jardin Deux-Montagnes
  • Sugar Shack experience, including dinner and entertainment - Sponsored by Nurseryland 

Friday, August 30th (Laval/Montréal)

  • Centre De Jardin Brossard Inc
  • Archipel including Lunch - Sponsored by HortProtect Insurance
  • Pre-Gala Reception - Sponsored by HortProtect Insurance
  • Gala Dinner - Sponsored by Ball Horticultural Company

Saturday, August 31st 

  • Check out

Gala Reception & Dinner

Sponsored by Ball Horticultural Company


Step right up! Join us during our IGCA Circus-Themed Gala Dinner—no big top required! Canada's first circus was established in Montreal in 1797. The New Circus movement began in 1970, and Montreal's Cirque du Soleil has been the biggest success story. Prepare to be dazzled by our entertainment, exceptional meals, and live music throughout the night. Join us for what is sure to be an unforgettable experience from beginning to end.

Dress Code: Formal attire - wear a hint of orange - our 2024 Colour of the Year!

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Sponsored by Green Solutions

Please download the app to access the full itinerary:

The access code can be found on the confirmed delegate email from IGCA.