Montreal Biodome

About Montreal Biodome

Montreal Biodome is five recreated ecosystems of the Americas presented inside Montreal’s former Olympic velodrome. Its value lies in the specific collection, landscape, architecture, or public setting represented by that record. Monday, August 31–Sunday, September 6, 2026: 09:00–18:00 daily. The operator lists no closure days during this published week. Regular adult admission to one museum is CAD 25.50, taxes included. The CMM-resident adult rate is CAD 18.50. One companion accompanying a visitor with a disability is admitted free.

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What's inside

The visit centres on the ecosystem sequence and the changes in climate, vegetation, and animal habitat. The useful sequence is to identify the defining experience first, then add secondary areas only when time and access allow. At Montreal Biodome, orientation matters: read the site plan or entrance information before moving through the complex, and keep optional programmes separate from the core visit when planning the rest of the day. The operator lists no closure days during this published week.

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How long to spend

Allow roughly 75 to 100 minutes for a focused visit to Montreal Biodome, and extend that window when you want to examine interpretation closely, cover a larger outdoor area, or include a separately scheduled programme. This duration is editorial planning guidance, not an operator-stated visit length. A concise visit should prioritise the ecosystem sequence and the changes in climate, vegetation, and animal habitat. Regular adult admission to one museum is CAD 25.50, taxes included. The CMM-resident adult rate is CAD 18.50. One companion accompanying a visitor with a disability is admitted free.

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Season and crowds

Montreal Biodome is easiest to plan when you check conditions shortly before travel and arrive with enough time to understand the site before the busiest part of your route. Weather can materially affect exposed paths, waterfronts, gardens, viewpoints, and island connections, while museums and event venues may change access around exhibitions or programmes. Monday, August 31–Sunday, September 6, 2026: 09:00–18:00 daily. All five ecosystems, the mezzanine, gift shop, and food counter are accessible to visitors with reduced mobility. The entrance has push-button automatic doors, and an elevator serves the mezzanine.

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Tickets

Do not infer free entry from public ownership, an outdoor setting, a former visit, or the absence of a ticket field; exhibitions, timed experiences, performances, screenings, cruises, and controlled interior areas can follow separate rules. Use only the linked operator or institutional source for current admission, reservations, concessions, and refund conditions. Regular adult admission to one museum is CAD 25.50, taxes included. The CMM-resident adult rate is CAD 18.50. One companion accompanying a visitor with a disability is admitted free. All five ecosystems, the mezzanine, gift shop, and food counter are accessible to visitors with reduced mobility.

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Getting there

Montreal Biodome sits within the Olympic District and adjacent Space for Life venues. Confirm the operational entrance or arrival point instead of navigating only to the centre coordinate, because the mapped identity may cover a large park, waterfront, campus, or multi-building institution. The entrance address is 4777 avenue Pierre-De Coubertin. Use Viau métro station or STM buses 34 Sainte-Catherine, 125 Ontario, or 136 Viau. Bicycle racks are available at the Biodôme and nearby Planétarium, and a Carrefour BIXI station stands in front of the Biodôme on rue Pierre-De Coubertin. The entrance has push-button automatic doors, and an elevator serves the mezzanine.

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What to watch out for

At Montreal Biodome, watch for queues, controlled entrances, temporary closures, separately managed activities, and route sections that may require more walking than the map suggests. Follow posted conduct rules and staff directions, respect barriers and active cultural or religious use, and keep valuables controlled in crowded areas. All five ecosystems, the mezzanine, gift shop, and food counter are accessible to visitors with reduced mobility. Wheelchairs can be borrowed at reception with identification; numbers are limited. Five accessible spaces are in outdoor P6 at 3000 Viau Street, although the route includes a short moderately sloped section.

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Photography

Photograph Montreal Biodome from designated public areas without blocking entrances, paths, galleries, or viewpoints. Begin with one establishing frame that shows the Montreal setting, then record architectural, landscape, collection, or interpretive details that explain why this place is distinct. Flash, tripods, selfie sticks, commercial shoots, interior photography, and photography during services or security screening may be restricted; no permission is inferred here. Check posted rules and follow staff instructions. Five accessible spaces are in outdoor P6 at 3000 Viau Street, although the route includes a short moderately sloped section. Indoor P5 at 3200 Viau Street has 18 accessible spaces and a paratransit drop-off area.

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Where it is

• 45 min

  4 min walk

  Olympic Stadium

  • Must see
  • Historic monument
• 1 hour

  10 min walk

  Le contour des conifères dans la nuit bleue et les étoiles derrière ma tête sont dans tes yeux

  • Notable
  • Art and culture venue
• 1 hr 30 min

  9 min walk

  new Insectarium of Montreal

  • Must see
  • Museum

External links

• View on Wikidata