Olympic Park

Montreal’s eye-catching Olympic Park was constructed in 1976 in order to host the Olympic Winter Games. After the games, the park’s organizing committee set about to transform Olympic Park into a bustling center which houses an observatory, an advanced sports center and a venue to hold huge trade shows. Since 1976, over 100 million visitors have passed through the doors of this exciting construction, making it one of Montreal’s most popular tourist sites.. Olympic Park is also known as Parc Olympique.

History

After Montreal was chosen to host the Winter Olympics, work began to construct the stadium that would open the games. Designed by the daring architect, Roger Taillibert, the park was designed in the shape of a giant seashell, with a 175-meter inhabitable mast towering over it. Work on the stadium was sporadic as labor relations became tense on the site, and it was only after the government- appointed Regie des Installations Olympiques (RIO) stepped in, did work assume in full force. After a nail-biting eight months, construction on the stadium was complete, with the last rolls of grass being laid exactly one day before the grand opening on July 16th, 1976! Today, the Olympic Park is used as a trade and entertainment venue, and its new sports complex boast some of the best facilities in the world.

Montreal Observatory Tower

The giant mast created for the Winter Games has been transformed into an observatory on top of the highest inclined tower in the world. Here, visitors will be able to rise 175 meters above the ground with the funicular (which travels 2.8 meters per second!) at a 45 degree angle and enjoy the most breathtaking view of Montreal that exists. The panoramic view allows visitors to see 80 km in every direction, including the stunning Laurentian Mountains.

The Sports Center

The Olympic Park is home to one of the most advanced sport and aquatic centers in the world. It houses no less than five large swimming pools, including a competition pool and a water polo pool. A 580 square foot fitness room houses the latest sporting equipment and top trainers to design individualized programs.

Guided Tours

Regular half hours tours are offered of the Olympic Park, which include a brief history of the building, and a visit to the stadium and sports center. Tours are given seven days a week and are offered in English or English/French.

Room Rentals

There are several options to rent rooms in the Olympic Park in order to hold a function or event of any size. The most popular spots are located in the Observatory Tower where visitors can enjoy the view night or day.

Nearby Attractions

The Olympic Park is situated in the heart of a bustling tourist location and is near by several top attractions, including the Montreal Biodome, the Botanical Gardens, the Insectarium, and the Chateau du Fresne.

Olympic Park

Undoubtedly one of Montreal’s most popular tourist destinations, the Olympic Park is easily recognized due to its stunning architecture. This construction fulfills its mission of preserving the heritage of the stadium while ensuring its development to complement existing and future community facilities.

Location:
Olympic Park
4545, avenue Pierre-De Coubertin
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Phone: (514) 252-4141

Click here to visit Olympic Park official website.