{"id":1124,"date":"2026-01-26T16:24:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T21:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/?page_id=1124"},"modified":"2026-02-18T08:42:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T13:42:41","slug":"monumental-architecture-and-complex-construction","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/en\/the-1976-games\/monumental-architecture-and-complex-construction\/","title":{"rendered":"Monumental Architecture and Complex Construction"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Step behind the scenes of the major construction sites of the Olympic venues\u2014the final sprint before welcoming the Montr\u00e9al 1976 Games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Olympic Stadium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed by French architect Roger&nbsp;Taillibert, the Stadium features bold, curved, and futuristic forms. Its unique architecture made construction particularly complex, mobilizing more than 10,000 workers day and night.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Stadium includes 12,000 concrete components that were shaped, adjusted, and assembled with remarkable precision. It is structured around 34 cantilevers and four half-cantilevers embedded in the Tower, forming its primary skeleton.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;Here are some key moments from its construction:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"alignnormal\"><div id=\"metaslider-id-1397\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-108-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-1397 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Construction des installations - EN\" data-height=\"750\" data-width=\"940\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_1397\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_1397\">\n            <ul aria-live='polite' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1398 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-02-04 13:16:41\" data-filename=\"construction1-940x750.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/construction1-940x750.jpg\" height=\"750\" width=\"940\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-1397 slide-1398 msDefaultImage\" title=\"construction1\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div> <p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:115%;\"><span lang=\"fr\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"fr\"><strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">April 28, 1973 <\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">- Excavation work begins when nearly 2,120,000 m<sup>3<\/sup> of clay and limestone are removed.<\/span><br \/><\/span><span lang=\"fr\" style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"fr\">\u00a9 Jean Drapeau, <span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">City of Montr\u00e9al Archives<\/span><\/span><\/p> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1399 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-02-04 13:16:41\" data-filename=\"construction2-940x750.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/construction2-940x750.jpg\" height=\"750\" width=\"940\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-1397 slide-1399 msDefaultImage\" title=\"construction2\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div><strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">April 1972<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\"> - Montr\u00e9al unveils the first model of the future Olympic Stadium to the international press: an ellipsoidal building resembling a giant shell, open in the center and topped by a 165-meter-high habitable mast.<\/span><\/div> <div><span lang=\"fr\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"fr\"><span lang=\"fr\" style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"fr\">\u00a9\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">1976 \/ International Olympic Committee (IOC) <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1400 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-02-04 13:16:41\" data-filename=\"construction3-938x749.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/construction3-938x749.jpg\" height=\"750\" width=\"940\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-1397 slide-1400 msDefaultImage\" title=\"construction3\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div><span lang=\"fr\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"fr\"><strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">August 1974 - <\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">Construction of the stadium begins. The first pillars, cast on site, rise from the ground.<\/span><br \/><\/span><span lang=\"fr\" style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"fr\">\u00a9\u00a0<a><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">Fonds d'archives du COJO<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1401 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-02-04 13:16:41\" data-filename=\"construction-changement-938x749.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/construction-changement-938x749.jpg\" height=\"750\" width=\"940\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-1397 slide-1401 msDefaultImage\" title=\"construction-changement\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div><span lang=\"fr\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"fr\"><strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">May to October 1975 <\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">\u2013 A workers' strike causes significant delays.<\/span><br \/><\/span><span lang=\"fr\" style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"fr\">\u00a9 Parc olympique<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1402 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-02-04 13:16:41\" data-filename=\"StadeOlympiquw1976__025-938x749.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/StadeOlympiquw1976__025-938x749.jpg\" height=\"750\" width=\"940\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-1397 slide-1402 msDefaultImage\" title=\"StadeOlympiquw1976__025\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div> <p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:115%;\"><strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">November 1975 \u2013 <\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">The <em>R\u00e9gie des installations olympiques<\/em> (RIO) announces that construction cannot be completed on time. Efforts are focused on essential infrastructure, and it is decided that construction of the stadium mast will stop at 72 m.<\/span><\/p> <span lang=\"fr\" style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"fr\">\u00a9 <span style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">OCOG archives<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"> <\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1403 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-02-04 13:16:41\" data-filename=\"construction_5-938x749.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/construction_5-938x749.jpg\" height=\"750\" width=\"940\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-1397 slide-1403 msDefaultImage\" title=\"construction_5\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div><span lang=\"fr\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"fr\"><strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">December 1975 \u2013 <\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">Construction progresses with the installation of nine elements of the technical ring and the first sections of the stands. The concreting of the mast is accelerated and reaches 42.16 m. Cables are tensioned as the concrete hardens.<\/span><br \/><\/span><span lang=\"fr\" style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"fr\">\u00a9 <span style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">OCOG archives<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1404 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-02-04 13:16:41\" data-filename=\"construction6-938x749.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/construction6-938x749.jpg\" height=\"750\" width=\"940\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-1397 slide-1404 msDefaultImage\" title=\"construction6\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:115%;\"><span lang=\"fr\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"fr\"><strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">February 2, 1976 <\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">- RIO assures the International Olympic Committee (IOC) meeting in Innsbruck, Austria, that essential venues will be ready.<\/span><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;\">\u00a9\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">1975 \/ International Olympic Committee (IOC) <\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1405 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-02-04 13:16:42\" data-filename=\"construction7-938x749.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/construction7-938x749.jpg\" height=\"750\" width=\"940\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-1397 slide-1405 msDefaultImage\" title=\"construction7\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div> <p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:115%;\"><span lang=\"fr\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"fr\"><strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">March 29, 1976 <\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">\u2013 Installation of the last segment of the technical ring.<\/span><br \/><\/span><span lang=\"fr\" style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"fr\">\u00a9 1976 \/ <span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">International Olympic Committee (IOC) <\/span><\/span><\/p> <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1406 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-02-04 13:16:42\" data-filename=\"construction8-938x749.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/construction8-938x749.jpg\" height=\"750\" width=\"940\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-1397 slide-1406 msDefaultImage\" title=\"construction8\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:115%;\"><span lang=\"fr\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"fr\"><strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">April 7, 1976 <\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">\u2013 Removal of cranes in preparation for the installation of the athletic track.<\/span><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;\">\u00a9\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">1976 \/ International Olympic Committee (IOC) <\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1407 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-02-04 13:16:42\" data-filename=\"construction9-938x749.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/construction9-938x749.jpg\" height=\"750\" width=\"940\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-1397 slide-1407 msDefaultImage\" title=\"construction9\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div><span lang=\"fr\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"fr\"><strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">May 10, 1976 <\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">- The two scoreboards and one-third of seats are in place.<\/span><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;\">\u00a9 1976 \/\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">International Olympic Committee (IOC) <\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1408 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-02-04 13:16:42\" data-filename=\"construction10-938x749.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/construction10-938x749.jpg\" height=\"750\" width=\"940\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-1397 slide-1408 msDefaultImage\" title=\"construction10\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div><span lang=\"fr\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"fr\"><strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">June 13, 1976 <\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">- RIO hands the Olympic Park and Olympic Village over to the Organizing Committee for the Olympic Games (OCOG), which occupies these until August 2.<\/span><br \/><\/span><span lang=\"fr\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"fr\"><span lang=\"fr\" style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"fr\">\u00a9 <span style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">OCOG archives<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1409 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-02-04 13:16:42\" data-filename=\"construction11-938x749.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/construction11-938x749.jpg\" height=\"750\" width=\"940\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-1397 slide-1409 msDefaultImage\" title=\"construction11\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div> <p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom:0cm;line-height:115%;\"><strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">July 9, 1976 \u2013 <\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">One week before the Games, construction is complete, with the exception of outdoor facilities.<span>\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><\/p> <span lang=\"fr\" style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"fr\">\u00a9 1971 \/ <span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">International Olympic Committee (IOC) \/ United Archives<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-1410 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2026-02-04 13:16:42\" data-filename=\"construction12-938x749.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/construction12-938x749.jpg\" height=\"750\" width=\"940\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-1397 slide-1410 msDefaultImage\" title=\"construction12\" \/><div class=\"caption-wrap\"><div class=\"caption\"><div><span lang=\"fr\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"fr\"><strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">July 16, 1976 <\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:11pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">\u2013 The day before the opening ceremony. Turf is laid on the playing field.<\/span><br \/><\/span><span lang=\"fr\" style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"fr\">\u00a9 1976 <span lang=\"en-ca\" style=\"font-size:10pt;line-height:116%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\" xml:lang=\"en-ca\">\/ International Olympic Committee (IOC)<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Olympic swimming pools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Excavation work began on April 28, 1973, and the concrete work for the Sports Center was completed on April 15, 1976. This venue hosted all aquatic events:&nbsp;<strong>26 swimming events in the competition pool, four diving events, and 47 water polo matches.<\/strong>&nbsp;A 50-meter, five-lane training pool&nbsp;located&nbsp;under the stands allowed athletes to prepare for competition. Today, the Sports Center&nbsp;remains&nbsp;one of the most popular venues in&nbsp;the&nbsp;Olympic Park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/construction13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/construction13.jpg 940w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/construction13-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/construction13-768x612.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Fonds d&#8217;archives du COJO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The&nbsp;Velodrome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Construction of the Velodrome began in 1974 and was completed on January 1, 1976. This work by Roger&nbsp;Taillibert&nbsp;is a technical feat:&nbsp;The&nbsp;172-meter prestressed concrete shell balanced on only four support points.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed as a multipurpose sports arena, the Velodrome hosted <strong>track cycling events and\u00a0judo competitions during the Games, as well as wrestling<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>basketball, tennis, gymnastics, figure skating, and even ice hockey competitions <\/strong>after the Games. Its versatility allowed it to host\u00a0numerous\u00a0events, such as bingo games and conferences.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since 1992, the Velodrome has been given a new lease on life.&nbsp;It&nbsp;has been transformed and now houses the Montr\u00e9al&nbsp;Biod\u00f4me, an iconic venue dedicated to nature and biodiversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"818\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/velodrome-1024x818.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/velodrome-1024x818.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/velodrome-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/velodrome-768x614.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/velodrome.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Fonds d&#8217;archives du COJO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/velodrome2-1024x667.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/velodrome2-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/velodrome2-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/velodrome2-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/velodrome2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Comit\u00e9 International Olympique (CIO), 1975<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"688\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/velodrome3-1024x688.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/velodrome3-1024x688.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/velodrome3-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/velodrome3-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/velodrome3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Comit\u00e9 International Olympique (CIO), 1971, United Archives<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Olympic Village<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Olympic Village consisted of two pyramid-shaped buildings, each with 19 floors. It&nbsp;contained&nbsp;<strong>980 apartments surrounded by terraces<\/strong>, designed to accommodate all delegations except for equestrian and yachting athletes. The Village offered a variety of services, including shops, hair salons, and a bank. There were also several entertainment venues, including a cinema, music room, nightclub, and swimming pool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Construction began in December 1974. On April 5, 1976, RIO was commissioned to complete the project. The Olympic Village was completed on May 15, 1976, and was ready to welcome 6,084 athletes from around the world on July 17.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/village-olympique1-1024x639.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/village-olympique1-1024x639.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/village-olympique1-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/village-olympique1-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/village-olympique1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 1974 \/ Comit\u00e9 International Olympique (CIO)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/village-olympique2-1-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/village-olympique2-1-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/village-olympique2-1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/village-olympique2-1-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/village-olympique2-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 1971 \/ Comit\u00e9 International Olympique (CIO) \/ United Archives<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/village-olympique2-1024x563.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/village-olympique2-1024x563.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/village-olympique2-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/village-olympique2-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/village-olympique2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 1976 \/ Comit\u00e9 International Olympique (CIO) \/ NISKANEN, Onni (Fonds Adebe BIKILA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Olympic Basin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The development of the Olympic Basin,&nbsp;located&nbsp;on \u00cele Notre-Dame in&nbsp;Parc\u202fJean-Drapeau, was one of the major challenges of the Games. Construction work required extensive filling and&nbsp;state-of-the-art&nbsp;technical installations,&nbsp;including&nbsp;start and finish towers, marked lanes, and temporary bleachers for thousands of spectators.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed&nbsp;<strong>to host rowing and canoeing events<\/strong>, the basin met the highest international standards from the moment it opened.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Measuring&nbsp;<strong>2.2 km long, 110 m wide, and 2.5 m deep<\/strong>, it&nbsp;remains&nbsp;the largest artificial rowing basin in North America today.&nbsp;During the Games, permanent stands could accommodate&nbsp;3,000 people and, thanks to temporary facilities, up to 30,000 spectators could watch the competitions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bassin-olympique1-1024x671.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bassin-olympique1-1024x671.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bassin-olympique1-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bassin-olympique1-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bassin-olympique1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Comit\u00e9 International Olympique (CIO), 1975<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bassin-olympique2-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bassin-olympique2-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bassin-olympique2-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bassin-olympique2-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/bassin-olympique2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Archives de la Ville de Montr\u00e9al<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other&nbsp;venues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A total of&nbsp;<strong>24 sports venues<\/strong>&nbsp;were used for the Montr\u00e9al Olympic Games: seven new, fifteen existing, and two&nbsp;temporary. 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