Biodome Montreal
The Biodome is one of four science facilities operated by the Space for Life Foundation
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: YesBiodôme Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Address: 4777 Av. Pierre-De Coubertin, Montréal, QC H1V 1B3, Canada
Phone: (514) 868-3000
Official Website: Biodôme
Biodôme Reviews
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Came here early-ish August 2026 on a Saturday afternoon. Arrived around 1 PM after having a solid hot dog at the food plaza close by. Place was quite packed, which def had an impact on my enjoyment. Thought the place was just okay. Been to multiple better aquariums, zoos, and animal attractions. Not as much to the place as I thought there would be. Spent about 45 minutes. Felt like the dome aspect resulted in limited space. The dome would definitely be a nice feature in winter, making a visit to see the animals even with snow and cold. As for parking, P5 (which I could not find on Google Maps) is the place to go IMO. I won't be returning here. Was fortunate to get the annual pass for all the olympic park activities, which helped me feel like I didn't waste my money.
Jimmer Wagner - 3 weeks ago
This place was super amazing. It's like an aquarium with a rainforest inside all in a giant dome. There are plenty of things to do here as well as a food court, but I did not try the food. If you're going to visit the biodome and other things in the area, there is a a five museum pass that lets you into the botanical gardens. Insectarium and the planetarium and the biosphere
D Brown - 2 months ago
Had a stellar experience at the Biodôme! I went on a busy sunday and our ticket was meant for 2pm, we were there early and they let us in at 1:30. Although lots of people were there, crowds dispersed quickly and the spade is very opened and designed for such crowds. There are 3 different “regions” with different climates. The sub-antarctic (?), tropical, and local canadian. There is a big variety of animals, birds especially. I did not expect to see puffins! We spent a good 1-2 hours there and it was amazing. Parking is quite confusing though and had to walk 7 minutes from the lot.
There are “enrichment” events on the itinerary that take place every day. We went to the capybara one at 2:30 and it lasted for 5 minutes. It was basically the guy feeding the capybaras and nothing special if you are looking for a show. Once you are done with that, immediately head over to the sub-arctic space for the penguin enrichment event!
Binkybong - 3 months ago
I would come here every day if I could. I loved the penguins and the little two species of monkeys the most. Everything was so cute. The fish and non cute things were still cool too. It was so fun to see little kids be so excited to see the animals. I was excited too and I'm 40!
Alicia S - 2 months ago
We visited the Biodôme at Olympic Park and had an amazing time. While the ticket price feels a little high at first, once you step inside, you realize it is completely worth it. The way they keep the animals and design the habitats is incredibly impressive.
I got to see penguins for the very first time here! They are such beautiful creatures, and you can tell a perfect, icy temperature is strictly maintained for their comfort. Right next to that, you walk into a replica of a tropical rainforest which is very hot and moist, giving you a real feel for the environment. It's filled with tropical fish, snakes, birds, and other wildlife. My other favorite section was the massive marine tank where you can look through the glass to see tons of fish, ducks, geese, and seagulls swimming around together. It’s a fantastic, unique experience and highly worth visiting when you are in Montreal.
Vivek Sharma - a month ago
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Directions
| Metro Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Line 1 - Green | Station Viau | 3 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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