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The Biodôme was created by the City of Montréal and the Régie des installations olympiques in what was formerly the velodrome for the 1976 Olympic Games. The design of this exceptional building is the work of French architect Roger Taillibert, who also designed the adjacent Olympic Stadium.
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An oasis in the heart of the city, near the Olympic Stadium,...
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Following the 1976 Montréal Olympics, the Olympic facilities were underused. Pierre Bourque, then director of the Montréal Botanical Garden, wanted to convert the velodrome into a Biodôme, a name that means “house of life.” A scientific team was created to tackle the many technological and conceptual challenges involved in making the museum a reali...
Three words accurately sum up the mission of the Biodôme: education, conservation, and research. Through educational activities, day camps, nature interpretations and publications targeting the general public and school groups, the Biodôme team promotes a collective awareness of the environment. The conservation of plant and animal species is equal...
With over 4,500 animals representing 250 different species and over 1,500 plants from over 500 distinct species, the Biodôme is nothing less than a laboratory that helps researchers to understand how plants and animals interrelate. The humidity (75 per cent) and the temperature (up to 28ºC) in the tropical rainforest are maintained by a glass struc...
Since it was founded, the Biodôme has played a leading role in conserving endangered species and has set itself apart through its innovative facilities. In 1994, it became a participant in the Species Survival Plan, a series of programs supervised by the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA). Since then, the Biodôme has housed breeding pairs ...
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Jul 22, 2021 · There’s an Enormous Nature Park in Canada with Thousands of Animals Inside ... the arena was given new life in 1992 as the Montreal Biodome, ... Upon opening it became the city’s top paid ...
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In particular, infrastructure for the new biospheres obscured all but the briefest views of Taillibert’s original. In 2014, The Biodôme was the subject of a new international competition for further revitalisation, won by Montreal studio KANVA in collaboration with NEUF Architectes. It re-opened to the public in the summer of 2020.
Jun 23, 2021 · Writer James Brillon. Led by local architects KANVA, Montreal’s Biodome just completed a multiyear renovation, reorganizing the dated museum’s interiors to create an immersive new visitor experience. Montreal’s Biodome was originally built as part of the master plan for the city’s 1976 Olympics.
website 514-868-3000 1 855-518-4506 email. map view. Celebrate the revamped Biodôme! Come discover 5 of the Americas’ most diverse ecosystems in a completely renewed and grandiose architectural space: • the Tropical Forest, lush and humid, even in the coldest of Montréal’s winters. • the Laurentian sugar bush, changing with seasons ...
The appearance of the Laurentian Forest varies widely with the seasons, with special habitats for lynx, otters and around 350 bats. The Biodôme is wildly popular, so try to visit during the week, avoiding the middle of the day if possible. Plan two hours to do it justice. You can bring a packed lunch for the picnic tables or dine in the cafeteria.
