Nima’s Guidebook
Sightseeing
High above the city in the grounds that hosted the 1976 Summer Olympic Games, Parc Maisonneuve (Pie IX Metro) is the site of Montreal's wonderfully imaginative botanical garden. The diverse plants are grown in 30 themed gardens and 10 exhibition greenhouses, so a wide range of climates are represented. Outdoor gardens include the beautiful Japanese and Chinese gardens, as well as those devoted to alpine, aquatic, medicinal, shade, useful, and even toxic plants.
The rose displays are stunning, and especially interesting is a garden devoted to those plants grown or used by First Nations peoples. Soaring greenhouses contain a tropical rain forest, ferns, orchids, bonsai, bromeliads, and penjings (miniature Chinese trees). There is also an interesting Insectarium and huge arboretum on the grounds, as well as ponds supporting a variety of birds.
Address: 4101 Sherbrooke Street East, Montréal, Québec
Official site: http://espacepourlavie.ca/en/botanical-garden
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Montreal botaniske hage
4101 Rue Sherbrooke EHigh above the city in the grounds that hosted the 1976 Summer Olympic Games, Parc Maisonneuve (Pie IX Metro) is the site of Montreal's wonderfully imaginative botanical garden. The diverse plants are grown in 30 themed gardens and 10 exhibition greenhouses, so a wide range of climates are represented. Outdoor gardens include the beautiful Japanese and Chinese gardens, as well as those devoted to alpine, aquatic, medicinal, shade, useful, and even toxic plants.
The rose displays are stunning, and especially interesting is a garden devoted to those plants grown or used by First Nations peoples. Soaring greenhouses contain a tropical rain forest, ferns, orchids, bonsai, bromeliads, and penjings (miniature Chinese trees). There is also an interesting Insectarium and huge arboretum on the grounds, as well as ponds supporting a variety of birds.
Address: 4101 Sherbrooke Street East, Montréal, Québec
Official site: http://espacepourlavie.ca/en/botanical-garden
Montréal Space for Life, located in and around the Olympic Park, is the largest natural sciences museum complex in Canada. It's home to the Biodome, Insectarium, Botanical Garden, and Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium.
What's in all those spaces?
Each museum offers something different. You can view "EXO, Our Search for Life in the Universe," the permanent exhibition at the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium; see 4,800 animals from 230 different species, 750 plant species, and some 250,000 specimens of living and naturalized insects at the Insectarium, one of the largest insect museums in North America; wander among themed gardens and 10 greenhouses at the 185-acre Botanical Garden; and walk through replicas of four ecosystems found in the Americas in the Biodome.
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Space For Life Museum
4101 Rue Sherbrooke EMontréal Space for Life, located in and around the Olympic Park, is the largest natural sciences museum complex in Canada. It's home to the Biodome, Insectarium, Botanical Garden, and Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium.
What's in all those spaces?
Each museum offers something different. You can view "EXO, Our Search for Life in the Universe," the permanent exhibition at the Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium; see 4,800 animals from 230 different species, 750 plant species, and some 250,000 specimens of living and naturalized insects at the Insectarium, one of the largest insect museums in North America; wander among themed gardens and 10 greenhouses at the 185-acre Botanical Garden; and walk through replicas of four ecosystems found in the Americas in the Biodome.
The Olympic Stadium is the largest covered amphitheatre in Québec.
Since it was first opened in 1976, the Stadium has welcomed some millions of visitors. It was designed by French architect Roger Taillibert as a unique monument—one that’s become an international symbol for Montréal.
The Stadium hosts a wide range of events from all over the world. Both amateur and professional sports events have been held here. This ideal amphitheatre has also played host to numerous salons, exhibits and shows—from monster truck rallies to rock concerts by the biggest names in music, soccer matches and baseball games. The Stadium has also been used many times as a movie set.
There’s something for everyone—from architecture to sports, culture and, more!
By car
P1 underground parking located at 4545 Pierre-De-Coubertin ave. or
P2 located at 4141 Pierre-De-Coubertin ave.
By active transportation
Bike access via bike paths located on Rachel street, Maisonneuve Park and Bennett street. Bike racks are available just steps from the Centre’s entrance. There’s also a Bixi station on Pierre-de-Coubertin avenue, near Pie-IX Metro station.
Public transport
A 2-minute walk from Pie-IX metro station (green line) as well as stops for busses 97, 139
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Olympiastadion
4545 Av. Pierre-De CoubertinThe Olympic Stadium is the largest covered amphitheatre in Québec.
Since it was first opened in 1976, the Stadium has welcomed some millions of visitors. It was designed by French architect Roger Taillibert as a unique monument—one that’s become an international symbol for Montréal.
The Stadium hosts a wide range of events from all over the world. Both amateur and professional sports events have been held here. This ideal amphitheatre has also played host to numerous salons, exhibits and shows—from monster truck rallies to rock concerts by the biggest names in music, soccer matches and baseball games. The Stadium has also been used many times as a movie set.
There’s something for everyone—from architecture to sports, culture and, more!
By car
P1 underground parking located at 4545 Pierre-De-Coubertin ave. or
P2 located at 4141 Pierre-De-Coubertin ave.
By active transportation
Bike access via bike paths located on Rachel street, Maisonneuve Park and Bennett street. Bike racks are available just steps from the Centre’s entrance. There’s also a Bixi station on Pierre-de-Coubertin avenue, near Pie-IX Metro station.
Public transport
A 2-minute walk from Pie-IX metro station (green line) as well as stops for busses 97, 139
Food scene
Against a lush backdrop, this Art Deco cafeteria-style restaurant focusses on fresh market cuisine and features a sunny patio in summer.
Address
Montréal Botanical Garden Restaurant – Space for Life
4101 Sherbrooke Street East
Montréal, QC
H1X
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Restaurant Jardin Botanique
4101 Rue Sherbrooke EAgainst a lush backdrop, this Art Deco cafeteria-style restaurant focusses on fresh market cuisine and features a sunny patio in summer.
Address
Montréal Botanical Garden Restaurant – Space for Life
4101 Sherbrooke Street East
Montréal, QC
H1X