{"id":1135,"date":"2026-01-27T12:13:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T17:13:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/?page_id=1135"},"modified":"2026-02-02T16:38:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T21:38:49","slug":"the-olympic-park-a-living-legacy-of-the-olympic-games","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/en\/olympic-sites-today\/the-olympic-park-a-living-legacy-of-the-olympic-games\/","title":{"rendered":"The Olympic Park, a living legacy of the Olympic Games"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fifty years after the Games were held, Montr\u00e9al&#8217;s Olympic Park\u00a0remains\u00a0a major venue for professional and amateur sports, as well as an important recreational and tourist attraction for the eastern part of the city. We are proud to have here, in our own backyard, one of the few Olympic sites still in daily use since the Games were held!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Olympic Stadium: a new roof for the next 50 years<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An iconic symbol of Montr\u00e9al, the Stadium is an internationally recognized masterpiece of architecture and engineering, as well as a precious monument of Qu\u00e9bec heritage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With 56,000 seats, it&nbsp;remains&nbsp;the largest indoor amphitheater in the province. More than 66 million people have attended concerts, trade shows, sporting events, shows, and large gatherings there. Former home of the&nbsp;Montr\u00e9al&nbsp;Expos for 28 years, it has also hosted many international headliners who have left their mark on the collective imagination, including Pink Floyd, Metallica, Madonna, and Michael Jackson.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To ensure its longevity, the Qu\u00e9bec government announced in 2024 that it would replace&nbsp;the Stadium\u2019s&nbsp;ageing&nbsp;roof and technical ring. This highly&nbsp;anticipated&nbsp;project will allow the playing field to be used to its full potential and&nbsp;provide&nbsp;the ability to&nbsp;host events 365 days a year. Work is progressing well and the reopening is scheduled for 2028.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/toiture.parcolympique.qc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit this microsite<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more about the roof replacement.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique8-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique8-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique8-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique8-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique8.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Patrick Beaudry, SNAPePHOTO, Montr\u00e9al, 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique16-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique16-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique16-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique16.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Patrick Beaudry, SNAPePHOTO, Montr\u00e9al, 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique11-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique11-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique11.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Patrick Beaudry, SNAPePHOTO, Montr\u00e9al, 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" data-id=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique7-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique7-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique7-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique7.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Patrick Beaudry, SNAPePHOTO, Montr\u00e9al, 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Tower: an experience\u00a0that will\u00a0soon be completely revamped<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At 165&nbsp;m&nbsp;high, the Olympic Park Tower offers a unique view of Montr\u00e9al. With a 45-degree incline, it holds the Guinness World Record for the tallest inclined tower in the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Begun as part of the construction of the Olympic facilities,&nbsp;but&nbsp;only&nbsp;completed in 1987, the Tower quickly became a flagship attraction for visitors. Its spectacular panorama, visible up to 80 km away on&nbsp;a clear day, has even earned a three-star Michelin&nbsp;Green Guide&nbsp;rating.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Tower is also undergoing major renovations. Its new exterior envelope and interior floors have been completely modernized and are now occupied by the offices of Desjardins and Sigma HR Solutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The tourist areas and observatory will reopen in 2027 with a completely new experience: a new glass funicular, glass floors, sensory and interactive experiences, suspended walkway, and glass-enclosed rooftop terrace!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/parcolympique.qc.ca\/en\/what-to-do\/the-montreal-tower\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit the Tower&#8217;s webpage<\/a>&nbsp;to learn more about&nbsp;these&nbsp;renovations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Yves Tremblay, PhotoH\u00e9lico.com, Montr\u00e9al, 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique15-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique15-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique15-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique15-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique15.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Patrick Beaudry, SNAPePHOTO, Montr\u00e9al, 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" data-id=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique5-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique5-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique5-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Patrick Beaudry, SNAPePHOTO, Montr\u00e9al, 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" data-id=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique6-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique6-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique6-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique6.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Patrick Beaudry, SNAPePHOTO, Montr\u00e9al, 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Sports Center: one of the most beautiful sports complexes in America<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nestled at the foot of the Tower, the Olympic Park Sports Center serves approximately 4,000 members. Completely renovated, it offers exceptional facilities: pools, training areas, and high-flying diving platforms. It regularly hosts national and international competitions, including the Olympic Swimming Trials and the World Aquatics Diving World Cup.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It also houses a prestigious tenant: the&nbsp;<em>Institut&nbsp;national du sport du Qu\u00e9bec<\/em>&nbsp;(INS Qu\u00e9bec), which supports elite athletes and Canadian Olympians through specialized sports medicine services and high-performance training facilities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/parcolympique.qc.ca\/centresportif\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit the Sports Center webpage<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"817\" data-id=\"449\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique18-1024x817.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique18-1024x817.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique18-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique18-768x612.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique18.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 St\u00e9phane Br\u00fcgger, St\u00e9phane Brugger Photographe, Montr\u00e9al, 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" data-id=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique17-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique17-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique17-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique17-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique17.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 St\u00e9phane Br\u00fcgger, St\u00e9phane Brugger Photographe, Montr\u00e9al, 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"447\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Patrick Beaudry, SNAPePHOTO, Montr\u00e9al, 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Bertrand Tougas, Montr\u00e9al, 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Esplanades:\u00a0hosting festivals and\u00a0memorable\u00a0moments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to vast outdoor spaces, the Pie-IX and Viau Esplanades host activities and events of all kinds. They offer a diverse program, from&nbsp;food trucks&nbsp;to&nbsp;music festivals, a bouldering gym, sports competitions, family activities\u2026&nbsp;There\u2019s&nbsp;something for everyone!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Vans Skatepark, inaugurated in 2019 on the Pie-IX Esplanade, quickly became a favourite spot for skateboarders. Its layout includes a set of ramps and urban modules, as well as a 900 m\u00b2 concrete bowl. Perfect for beginners as well as experts looking to practice their favourite sport during the summer season.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To discover the Esplanades\u2019 program,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/parcolympique.qc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit the Olympic Park website.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"453\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique12-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique12-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique12-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique12.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Patrick Beaudry, SNAPePHOTO, Montr\u00e9al, 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique9-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique9-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique9-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique9-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique9.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Patrick Beaudry, SNAPePHOTO, Montr\u00e9al, 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"454\" src=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique14-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique14-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique14-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique14-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/montrealolympique.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/parcolympique14.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9 Patrick Beaudry, SNAPePHOTO, Montr\u00e9al, 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The\u00a0Biod\u00f4me: the Olympic Velodrome&#8217;s second life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the Olympic Games, the Velodrome began a new chapter. In 1989, the Government of Qu\u00e9bec transferred ownership of the building to the City of Montr\u00e9al, which envisioned an ambitious project: transforming this historic site into a space dedicated to the natural sciences.&nbsp;Three years later, in 1992, the Biodome opened its doors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, the Biodome, managed by&nbsp;Espace pour la&nbsp;vie,&nbsp;showcases&nbsp;the original vault of this engineering masterpiece. Bathed in natural light, the building offers a welcoming and immersive environment, true to its Olympic heritage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under one roof, it brings together five ecosystems of the Americas, illustrating the beauty, complexity, and vulnerability of nature. 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