Montreal Velodrome, Indoor sports facility in Olympic Park, Montreal, Canada
The Montreal Biodome is a building with an elliptical shape that houses four different American ecosystems in its interior spaces. The structure allows visitors to walk through forests, grasslands, and aquatic habitats filled with thousands of plants and animals.
The building was constructed in 1976 as a cycling track for the Summer Olympics. After the Games, it was completely transformed in 1992 into a science center featuring living ecosystems.
The name comes from its original purpose as a cycling track during the Olympics. Today, visitors can see how the space serves people who want to learn about nature and connect with ecosystems under one roof.
The location has areas with controlled temperatures and conditions to replicate different climates. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since there is much to explore and you can spend several hours here.
Researchers have discovered two new microscopic species here, identified in 1996 and 2003. These findings show the place attracts active scientists, not just serving as a learning space for the public.
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