Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: September 24, 2021
• Invested on: February 22, 2024

Alexander Reford, C.M.
Grand-Métis, Quebec
Furthering his great-grandmother’s life’s work, Alexander Reford has revitalized the landscape of Grand-Métis. As director of the Reford Gardens, he spearheaded their modernization, establishing them as a pre-eminent tourist attraction. In addition to providing leadership to the Quebec Gardens’ Association and to the Canadian Garden Council, he has elevated Canadian horticulture onto the world stage as co-founder and host of the International Garden Festival. An author and valued member of countless boards, he unceasingly promotes tourism, heritage, culture and environmental conservation.