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Dec 12, 2022 · The Biodôme de Montréal is part of Montréal Space for Life, the largest natural sciences museum complex in Canada. After a two-year overhaul, the Biodôme reopened in 2020 with a revitalized, multisensory, and far more immersive experience taking visitors through the five ecosystems of the Americas. The Biodôme is a comfortable family ...
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Located at the very top of the Biodôme, a brand-new mezzanine offers new views and a whole new perspective on the Tropical Rainforest, the Laurentian Maple Forest and the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Access to this new space bathed in natural light is via walkways located in the Tropical Rainforest and the Gulf of St. Lawrence ecosystems.
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.
- 4777 Pierre-De Coubertin Avenue, Montréal, H1V 1B3, CA
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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 ...
Feb 17, 2022 · Address. 4777 Avenue Pierre-De Coubertin. Montréal, QC H1V 1B3. View the map. 514-868-3000. Web site. It’s just like a stroll through nature at Space for Life! Description. Embark on an immersive and multisensory journey through the ecosystems of the Americas.
2,563,000+ Properties Worldwide. 24/7 Support. Search. View Montreal Attractions Map. See the complete line of Montreal Experiences on Viator. See all Montreal Attractions. Guided Tours. Explore four different eco-systems from North and South America in the fascinating Biodome. Information, hours, address, map, directions, photos and video.
