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By Bélanger, Diane
Montreal Botanical Garden
The Montreal Botanical Garden owes its existence to one man's determination. A priest known as Brother Marie-Victorin (1885-1944), the eminent French-Canadian botanist and teacher, dedicated himself to promoting the importance of scientific learning among his compatriots at a time when science was little valued in traditional French-Canadian society. The Garden is one ofhis most lasting achievements. Designed by the visionary landscape architect Henry Teuscher, the Montreal Botanical Garden is sometimes referred to as a"northern wonder." The internationally renowned facility marries natural be...
The English version of the Encyclopedia of French Cultural Heritage in North America is online since December 15th, 2009. It features an ever growing number of articles, documents and resources on the heritage of French-speaking North America.
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