Biodome Montreal

The Biodome is one of four science facilities operated by the Space for Life Foundation

Inside the Montreal Biodome
Inside the Montreal Biodome cc licensed photo by dbrooksNY

The Montreal Biodome is a space where visitors can explore a total of four different eco-systems found in North and South America in a comfortable indoor setting. It offers visitors a fun and interesting way to explore the bio-diversity that makes up our planet's eco-system.

The four exhibits are the Tropical Forest, a reproduction of a South American rain forest; the Laurentian Forest which simulates a North American wilderness, the Saint Lawrence Marine Eco-system which models the habitat of the Gulf of Saint Lawrence estuary; and the Polar exhibits which introduce visitors to both the Arctic and Antarctica.

The exhibits are real - not just dioramas. They are filled with real plants and wildlife from the regions they represent. Think of it as a very large themed aquarium and zoo all in one with a controlled climate that even follows the seasons. The result truly is a memorable experience which explains why the Biodome attracts close to one million visitors every year.

The Biodome was first opened in 1992 inside a large stadium located in adjacent to Olympic Stadium. The stadium was originally built to house the Velodrome during the 1976 Olympic Summer Games. Renovations to convert it into the Biodome began in 1989.

Both adults and children are sure to be left with fond memories of their visit to this popular Montreal attraction.

Nearby attractions: Olympic Stadium and Montreal Tower and Montreal Botanical Garden

Facts For Your Visit

Fee: Yes

Biodôme Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Address: 4777 Av. Pierre-De Coubertin, Montréal, QC H1V 1B3, Canada

Phone: (514) 868-3000

Official Website: Biodôme

Biodôme Reviews

Rated 4.4 out of 5 Star Rating

4 Star Rating A great place to spend a day for adults and kids alike. The environments are well creative and the interactive displays were very cool. I wish the app was a little easier to use, though, as trying to navigate it while standing amongst a crowd of people was difficult and I felt I was always standing in the way. Maybe signs with qr codes that brought you to the animal info page would be more helpful. Otherwise, it was a really fun way to spend a very cold winters day.
Amanda M - a month ago

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5 Star Rating The Montreal Biodome was a fantastic experience! It was so much fun exploring 5 different ecosystems under one roof. There are so many things to experience and so many animals to see. It’s important to note that all animals at the Biodome were born at the Biodome (so not taken from the wild and held captive). During our visit we were able to watch the penguins get fed, capybaras napping and Macaws basking in their trees. We purchased tickets ahead of time, there was no wait to get in and the place is very easy to navigate. Architecture of the building is also very neat to take in. Great fun for the family, friends or date.
Courtney Osborne - a week ago

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4 Star Rating A must for anyone with young kids. Hoping to have more info on the animals but it was limited. Fun place to check out different habitats with a small selection of animals. Best part was the river habitat that almost doubled as an aquarium. Quick visit (I think 2 hours tops.) However, the biodome is showing it's age, so renovations may be in order. Security sort of lacking, observed a person eating inside the cafeteria without paying (staffers looked concerned but no one stopped him.) That being said, kids considered the biodome cafeteria superior to that of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
janice - in the last week

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5 Star Rating It’s one of the best experiences in Montreal I’ve ever had! It’s totally a fun time with friends. Looking at the structure of the Biodome from the outside in the maps, that aerial shot gave us goosebumps to visit at any cost. It had like four sectors inside, one is tropical, arctic, water & regional I guess. Everything is interconnected. Charge is 25$ I guess. Parking is not inclusive, you have to take a parking spot somewhere in the stadium and park there, parking would be another 25$. So, yes you can have fun if you are into animals. Stadium access is not available for us as it’s under renovation. But overall it’s a one time visit and good experience. Have fun.
Prince Manohar - 2 months ago

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4 Star Rating Took me (solo college student) about 45 minutes to walk through the whole thing. I thought it was well laid out and the animals seemed happy. I got there right at opening (9am) and it was pretty empty and the animals were out. As I was leaving close to 10, a bunch of school age kids were coming in. Just seeing the architecture alone was worth the $17 student price!
erin - 3 weeks ago

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Directions

Metro Line Nearest Station Walking Time
Line 1 - GreenStation Viau3 Minutes

How to get to Biodôme by Metro

By Metro: Take Metro Line 1 to Station Viau and exit the station to your right. You will see the Biodome straight ahead just past the bus loop.

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