We're visiting the spectacular, internationally-renowned Reford Gardens or Jardins de Métis in French. Named after Elsie Reford who started the gardens in 1926, there are more than 3000 species spread across about 20 acres. Reford Gardens is one of the northernmost gardens in North America. Very few have been created in such difficult weather conditions. It takes a lot of hard work to keep these gardens pristine: in the summer months there are over 60 full-time gardeners maintaining them! Walking around is a treat for the senses. Don't miss the crown jewels of the gardens: the blue poppies. They're from the Himalayas and are very rare and difficult to grow. Seeing them here is so special. You can also visit the kitchen garden to try eating edible flowers and see the old fishing lodge that became Elsie Reford's villa. Now the villa is home to different exhibitions and there's a lovely porch to relax on. There are several places to eat at Reford Gardens so bring your appetite as well. Of course the food is grown on-site. Don't forget to visit the International Garden Festival, too, which was founded here and attracts people from all over the world.

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