An inhabited garden

To explore Cap-à-L'Aigle Village des Lilas is to experience swells of different floral fragrances, exuded by a multitude of flowers thriving in the stone walls of the village.

See, smell, hear and taste the joy of living intimate moments, in this historical village that offers a wonderful look, onto the soft yet rustic panoramas, more beautiful with every passing season.

A unique presentation - There are other lilac gardens in the province of Quebec, but they are part of arboretums or botanical gardens. The village of lilacs wants to enhance the already existing Cap-à-l'Aigle culture. Discover the hamlet overlooking the St. Lawrence River and marvel at the colours and scents offered by its various species of lilacs.

A family activity - Garden tourism is a fast-growing activity the world over, and Quebec is no exception. So as to make the village a place not to be missed, the village of lilacs' team is setting up parks, lookouts, and gardens that will highlight the presence of lilacs.

And a garden - Cap-à-l'Aigle Village des Lilas is also Les Jardins du cap à l'Aigle.  A german horticulturist donated to the Corporation a collection of 1 000 different varieties of Lilacs.  200 of them are planted in the garden.  Come and participate in the birth of a large garden whose creation was first undertaken in 2002.  The arrangements available this year are those surrounding the Duchesne Pavillion, the welcoming garden, the commemorative garden, the vegetable garden and the grand willow.  You are also welcome to visit the rest of the terrain and enjoy the scenery, that makes up part of the World Biosphere Reserve.

Come and visit the Gardens of cap à l'Aigle
Located on the site you will find :
- An important collection of Lilas
- Four different theme gardens :
  Welcoming garden
  Commemorative garden
  Vegetable garden
  The grand willow
- A café and terrace "Le Lilas Café" view on the river
- A gift shop
- The barn where artists can sometimes be found  working
In short, a relaxed atmosphere in a shower of fragrances and a bouquet of colours !

Lilacs in Bloom 2004

This year Spring’s warmth arrived lated.  The lilacs, like everyone else, are waiting for the sunshine and warmth before showering us with their colors and their perfumes.  Here in Cap-à-l’Aigle we are expecting the lilacs to be in full bloom for our festival “Le Temps des Lilas” in mid June.  (The festival takes place the 11, 12 and 13 June 2004)

The Gardens of cap à l’Aigle in addition to the collection of young lilacs, offer to the public several annual and perennial flower beds.

Many different varieties of lilacs can also be seen growing in profusion all along Cap à l’Aigle’s main street St-Raphaël creating a picturesque country scene well worth the visit while the lilacs are in bloom.