Discover MontrealMontreal Biodome: Everything You Need to Know for Your Visit

Located in the former velodrome built for the 1976 Olympic Games and reopened in 2020 after renovations, the Biodome recreates five ecosystems of the Americas under one roof, accessible in every season. It is one of Montreal’s most popular attractions.

 

 

The Five Ecosystems

 

• Tropical Rainforest: lush and warm even in winter, with parrots, sloths and dense vegetation.
• Gulf of St. Lawrence: a large marine basin and coastal environment to explore.
• Laurentian Maple Forest: Quebec’s mixed forest, changing with the seasons.
• Labrador Coast and Sub-Antarctic Islands: northern environments where penguins and seabirds are a favourite with families.

 

 

Practical Information

 

Open year-round. Admission rates vary by age, with combination packages available for the Botanical Garden, Insectarium and Planetarium. Online reservations are strongly recommended, especially during the summer and school holidays.

 

 

Visitor Tips

 

Book online to avoid lineups in July and August, allow 1.5 to 2.5 hours for your visit, dress in layers to accommodate environments ranging from tropical to Arctic, and combine your visit with the Botanical Garden and Insectarium for a full day at the Olympic Park.

 

 

Where to Stay When Visiting the Biodome

 

Hôtel Newstar Montreal, located in Saint-Léonard, is an affordable accommodation option nearby: about 10 minutes by car via Pie-IX, with free parking and rooms with kitchenettes.

 

Book Your Stay Near the Biodome

 

Sources: Espace pour la vie, Olympic Park, Tourisme Montréal.