Montréal - Île Sainte-Hélène (Île Notre-Dame)
There are two islands in the St Lawrence: Sainte-Hélène, which is named after the wife of Samuel Champlain, and Notre-Dame which is artificial. Both have several features worth seeing.
The two islands were the site of Expo '67, the theme of which was "Terre des Hommes" (Man and his World). Many of the national pavilions, in varying states of repair, still remain to give a flavor of the 1967 world fair, its architecture and the progressive spirit that marked the Sixties.
The Geodesic dome designed by Buckminster Fuller which was once the American pavilion is now open to the elements and serving as an eco-center.
The two islands were the site of Expo '67, the theme of which was "Terre des Hommes" (Man and his World). Many of the national pavilions, in varying states of repair, still remain to give a flavor of the 1967 world fair, its architecture and the progressive spirit that marked the Sixties.
The Geodesic dome designed by Buckminster Fuller which was once the American pavilion is now open to the elements and serving as an eco-center.
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Biosphere
The Biosphere, a remnant of the 1967 World Expo, held in Montreal, is now a museum dedicated to ecological issues. The building is designed in the shape of a sphere and is the largest such structure in the world.
The Biosphere features regularly changing exhibitions, as well as programs and other activities.
The Biosphere features regularly changing exhibitions, as well as programs and other activities.
Biosphere
160, Chemin Tour-de-l'Isle
Ste-Hélène Island
Montreal, QU H3C4G8
Canada
160, Chemin Tour-de-l'Isle
Ste-Hélène Island
Montreal, QU H3C4G8
Canada
Phone 1 (514) 283-5000
Fax 1 (514) 283-5000
Hours
June 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
November 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
L'Homme
L'Homme is a monumental work by Alexander Calder, created for Expo, is 22 m (72 ft) high and weighs 60 tons. It symbolizes Man's vigor, strength and progress.
Fort Ile Ste-Hélène (Stewart Museum)
Of historical interest is a visit to the Fort Ile Ste-Hélène, the old fort built as an arsenal by the British in 1820 and restored to hold the Stewart Museum, a collection of firearms, maps, navigational instruments, etc. In the summer uniformed soldiers recreate the military drill of the 18th c.
The Museum has suspended, since October 2008, its activities and is currently closed to the public for major renovations to bring the building up to standards.
The Museum has suspended, since October 2008, its activities and is currently closed to the public for major renovations to bring the building up to standards.
Fort Ile Ste-Hélène / Stewart Museum
Station A, Box 1200
Montreal, QU H3C2Y9
Canada
Station A, Box 1200
Montreal, QU H3C2Y9
Canada
Phone 1 (514) 861-6701
Fax 1 (514) 284-0123
Parking
Pay
La Ronde Amusement Park
Every year at the end of May / beginning of June, La Ronde, Île Sainte-Hélène's big amusement park is the venue for a huge firework spectacular.
La Ronde Amusement Park features a number of rides and games designed to entertain children and people of all ages.
La Ronde Amusement Park features a number of rides and games designed to entertain children and people of all ages.
