Montreal Biodome, Indoor nature museum in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Canada
Description
Montreal Biodome is an indoor nature center in Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, Canada, that recreates four distinct ecosystems within a single building. The zones feature a tropical rainforest with warm humid air, a Laurentian forest with temperate conditions, the marine life of the Saint Lawrence estuary, and sub-polar regions with cooler climates.
History
The building served as a cycling track during the 1976 Olympic Games and was later transformed through major renovations into a nature center. It reopened to visitors in 1992.
Culture
The facility forms part of Space for Life, the largest natural science museum complex in Canada, alongside the Montreal Insectarium and Botanical Garden.
Practical
The entrance is located on Pierre-de Coubertin Avenue in a complex that is part of a larger museum group. Temperature and humidity vary considerably between zones, so wearing layers is recommended.
Did you know?
Researchers discovered two new species within the exhibits, including a mite in the simulated river mouth area. The other was a bacterium found in the water treatment system.
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