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Why go
- The Montreal Tower is the world’s tallest inclined tower, 165 metres high with a 45-degree tilt; its visitor areas are closed for renovation.
- Walk through Biodôme replicas of four American ecosystems: tropical forest, Laurentian forest, Saint Lawrence marine and sub-polar environments.
- The Planetarium presents films and exhibitions about astronomy and outer space.
- The sports centre has seven pools and is home to the Institut national du sport du Québec and amateur swim clubs.
- The professional-standard skatepark hosted the Vans Park series and gained a street-style course in 2021.
Opening hours
Today09:00 – 17:00Show all
What you see
- The elevated Esplanade west of Olympic Stadium spans four public levels above the Pie-IX parking area and hosts outdoor events.
- Other venues around the precinct include Centre Pierre-Charbonneau, Aréna Maurice-Richard, Stade Saputo and the StarCité multiplex cinema.
Know before you go
- The park is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00.
- Plans include roof access from the renovated observatory, a fully glazed replacement funicular cabin and a new elevated walkway.
History
The site was formerly the southern part of Maisonneuve Park. Olympic Stadium later hosted the Alouettes and Expos, and the park’s bill—estimated at C$1.35 billion in 1976—was fully paid in 2006.
- 1939Frederick Todd and A. Doucet proposed an eastern sports centre, including an amphitheatre designed for 100,000 people.
- 1973Excavation began for the Olympic Stadium, velodrome and pool; the golf course closed to make way for Olympic facilities.
- June 1976Metro line 1 was extended to Honoré-Beaugrand via Pie-IX and Viau stations.
- 1987The Montreal Tower opened.
- 1992The former velodrome opened as the Biodôme’s indoor nature exhibit.
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- 2008Stade Saputo opened on the former training grounds at the park’s northern edge.
- 2013The Planetarium began operating, replacing one that closed in 2011.
- 2017Place des Vainqueurs was renamed Place Nadia Comaneci to honour the Romanian gymnast.
Interesting facts4
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French architect Roger Taillibert designed the park and Montreal Tower.
Olympic Park (Montreal) - Wikipedia -
1976
The Biodôme building was built as a 2,600-seat Olympic velodrome, hosting track cycling and judo in 1976.
Olympic Park (Montreal) - Wikipedia -
1973
About 2.12 million cubic metres of clay and limestone were removed in December 1973.
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The park’s virtual gallery includes a one-kilogram sterling-silver Olympic Stadium replica, made in Milan in a limited run of 351.
Le Parc olympique lance une galerie virtuelle consacrée au Stade olympique dans la culture populaire - Parc olympique
How to get there
- TrainTake Metro line 1 to Pie-IX or Viau; both stations are within the precinct. The park’s address is 4545 Avenue Pierre-de-Coubertin, Montreal.
Sources: Olympic Park (Montreal) - Wikipedia · Parc olympique de Montréal - Parc olympique · À propos du Parc olympique - Parc olympique · Grands chantiers - Parc olympique · Carte du site - Parc olympique · Olympiapark (Montreal) - Wikipedia · Parc olympique de Montréal - Wikipedia · Le Parc olympique lance une galerie virtuelle c… · checked 28 Sep 2026
- Website
- parcolympique.ca/
- Phone
- +1 514-252-4141
Plan from here: Evening walk →
Questions and answers
Where can I find a map of Olympic Park?
Use the park’s map of the grounds: https://parcolympique.qc.ca/planifiez-votre-visite/carte-du-site/
What is near Olympic Park?
Parc Maisonneuve and the botanical garden are immediately west of the park; the former Olympic village is to the north.
Can I explore Olympic Park’s Olympic heritage online?
The virtual gallery brings together historic artifacts, artworks and appearances of the Olympic facilities in films, television, comics and video games.
How can I contact Olympic Park?
Call +1 514-252-4141.
What are Olympic Park’s opening hours?
Olympic Park is open Monday to Sunday, 09:00–17:00.
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