Biodome De Montreal
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Why go
- The 2,600-square-metre South American rainforest is the Biodôme’s largest ecosystem.
- Four penguin species swim and move on land in the Sub-Antarctic Islands habitat.
- The Gulf of St. Lawrence estuary model holds 2.5 million litres of onsite-produced salt water.
Opening hours
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Don't miss
- Ice tunnelAn ice tunnel leads to the Sub-Antarctic Islands.Route to the Sub-Antarctic Islands
- Laurentian Maple ForestThe habitat includes deciduous and coniferous trees, plus land and aquatic habitats.Laurentian Maple Forest habitat
- Murres and puffinsLook for these two bird species in the Labrador Coast exhibit.Labrador Coast exhibit
- Une nature tissée serréeThis exhibit displays naturalized animal specimens.Biodôme
What's inside
- Walkways run through the Tropical Rainforest and Laurentian Maple Forest, where habitats recreate vegetation, light, temperature, humidity and seasonal changes.
- An upper mezzanine has a permanent behind-the-scenes exhibition and views into three ecosystems.
- The Labrador Coast and Sub-Antarctic Islands share a room divided into Arctic and Antarctic regions.
- Presentations are held in an amphitheatre.
With kids
- Children can use Bio-machine, an interactive exhibit that simulates ecosystem controls.
Tips for your visit
- The museum route is 500 metres long.
- Use the mobile app for augmented reality and information about plants and animals.
Interesting facts5
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The Biodôme combines a zoo, aquarium and botanical garden, with thousands of animal and plant species from across the Americas.
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Most plants are real, but some, including strangler figs, are artificial replicas.
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Canada’s largest geothermal heating system heats the facility and reduces its greenhouse gas emissions.
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Its conservation work includes living collections and natural environments, and programs to protect threatened species and support their return to the wild.
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1,518 square
The Laurentian forest habitat covers 1,518 square metres.
Biodôme de Montréal - Wikipedia
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History
French architect Roger Taillibert designed the building as part of the Olympic Park plan. Pierre Bourque, then director of the botanical garden, proposed converting the velodrome into a Biodôme. Later renovation work was delayed by financial problems, supply shortages, a shortage of skilled workers and COVID-19 restrictions.
- 1973Construction of the Olympic velodrome began in August.
- 1976The 2,600-seat venue opened in April and hosted track cycling and judo.
- 1988A feasibility study examined converting the velodrome into a Biodôme.
- 1989Conversion work began.
- 1992The Biodôme opened on June 18, for Montreal’s 350th anniversary.
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- 1996A mite species was discovered in the Biodôme.
- 2018The Biodôme closed for renovations on April 2.
- 2020The Biodôme reopened to the public on August 31.
Sources: Montreal Biodome - Wikipedia · Biodôme Montréal - Wikipedia · Biodôme de Montréal - Wikipedia · checked 26 Sep 2026
- Phone
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Questions and answers
Which five ecosystems can I explore at the Biodôme de Montréal?
A tropical rainforest, Laurentian maple forest, Gulf of St. Lawrence estuary, Labrador coast and sub-Antarctic islands.
How long is the Biodôme de Montréal visit route?
The visitor route is 500 metres long.
What can children do at the Biodôme de Montréal?
Children can use Bio-machine, an interactive exhibit that simulates ecosystem controls.
What can I see in the Sub-Antarctic Islands habitat at the Biodôme de Montréal?
Four penguin species can be seen on land and in the water.
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