Partner attractions
Biodôme
A voyage that will take you from the lush Tropical Rainforest to the penguins in the Sub-Polar Regions, with stops in the Laurentian Maple Forest and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Keep your eyes peeled… The animals are free to come and go and you’ll sometimes see them in some surprising spots!
Planetarium
A real trailblazer in its field, the Planetarium is redefining the very essence of this kind of attraction, with its innovative and unique approach to astronomy. It houses two theatres for two different yet complementary experiences: one focuses on scientific interpretation of the Universe, while the other takes a poetic and artistic approach.
Botanical garden
This jewel in the city’s crown, founded in 1931, covers 75 hectares and features 10 exhibition greenhouses, some 20 thematic gardens, a vast arboretum, the Frédéric Back Tree Pavilion and 3 exceptional cultural gardens: the Chinese Garden, Japanese Garden and First Nations Garden.
Enjoy a colourful lineup of activities!
Insectarium
With some 250,000 live and naturalized insect specimens, the Insectarium is always a hit with children. The ant nest and many carefully designed showcases, vivariums, and displays offer a fascinating view of the world of insects, misunderstood creatures that are actually Nature’s champions.
Château Dufresne
Built between 1915 and 1918, the Château Dufresne is a wonderful example of beaux-arts architecture—a style that was popular among upper-class French-Canadian families. The Dufresne brothers’ mansion offers visitors many surprises, including a variety of styles, materials and modern domestic installations. Discover sitting rooms, halls, an Oriental smoking room, studies, and the winter gardens. The museum is located at the corner of Pie-IX boulevard and Sherbrooke street.
Saputo stadium / Montreal Impact
Stade Saputo is home to the Montreal Impact, a Major League Soccer team. This outdoor stadium can seat 19,619 fans. It’s located on Olympic Park grounds near the corner of Viau and Sherbrooke streets.
Centre Pierre-Charbonneau
Centre Pierre-Charbonneau is a multidisciplinary complex that’s managed in partnership with the city of Montréal. The Centre was opened in 1960 and is now a site for a wide range of recreational, sports and cultural activities. It is located on the grounds of the Olympic Park, near Viau street.
Maurice-Richard Arena
This amphitheatre was inaugurated in 1961 and hosts numerous sports and cultural events every year. It houses an international-sized ice rink (30m X 60m). The building’s circular shape and rounded forms make it a unique piece of architecture in Montréal. It is currently used as the Short Track National Team training centre.
StarCité Montreal
This multiplex cinema offers 17 screens, including a 3D screen. It specializes in new mainstream movies as well as French blockbusters.