MosaCanada 150 surpasses visitor goal nearly 2 months early

They hoped for 800,000 visitors in total, but as of Friday, with nearly two months of exhibition time left, MosaCanada 150 surpassed its goal.

The horticultural exhibition at Jacques-Cartier Park in Gatineau, Que., opened June 30 and runs until Oct. 15.

It boasts more than 30 plant-based sculptures representing Canada's provinces and territories.

In recent weeks, Radio-Canada has reportedthat steps have been taken to try to keepMosaCanada150 at the park for another year.

But it's in doubt, as theexhibition received special fundingfor Canada's 150th birthday celebrations that will no longer be available in 2018. It's also not certain ifthe horticultural sculptures could co-exist with Winterlude, which is held in the park.

The Quebec government has invested about $2 million in the event.