Olympic Stadium, Main Olympic Games stadium in Montreal, Canada.
The Olympic Stadium in Montreal is a large sports facility built in 1976 for the Olympic Games and continues to host various events today. Its most distinctive feature is a 165-meter-high inclined tower that rises at an angle and stands out clearly against the city skyline.
The stadium was planned for the 1976 Olympic Games, but construction stretched much longer than expected, taking roughly ten years beyond the original timeline. The project became costly and shaped the city's history through the challenges encountered in completing it.
The stadium serves as a gathering place for major sports events, international concerts, and community celebrations that regularly draw thousands of visitors. These events have become part of the city's cultural rhythm and create shared experiences for the community.
The stadium is easily accessible by metro via the Pie-IX and Viau stations, with around 4,000 parking spaces available around the complex. During events, public transport can be a good alternative, especially when parking is full.
The stadium's tower is the world's tallest inclined structure, offering an observation deck with panoramic views across Montreal. Visitors can take an elevator up to experience the city from this unusual vantage point.
Location: Montréal
Inception: January 1, 1976
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Avenue Pierre-De Coubertin
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 06:30-21:00; Saturday-Sunday 08:00-17:00
Phone: +(514)2524141
Website: https://parcolympique.qc.ca
GPS coordinates: 45.55781,-73.55164
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41
Montreal combines historic sites and cultural institutions along the Saint Lawrence River. The city displays its religious past in structures like Notre-Dame Basilica, whose neo-gothic facade dates to the 1820s, and Saint Joseph's Oratory, a Catholic pilgrimage site on Westmount. Mount Royal rises 764 ft (233 m) above the city center, offering views across downtown and the river. Parc Jean-Drapeau spans two former Expo islands and now houses the Biosphere and the Formula 1 track Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Cultural facilities include the Museum of Fine Arts, which presents Canadian and European collections, and Pointe-à-Callière, built on archaeological sites from the 17th century. Old Montreal preserves buildings from the French colonial period along cobblestone streets. The Olympic Stadium and Botanical Garden date from different 20th-century construction phases. Markets such as Jean-Talon and Atwater have sold regional produce for decades. The Quartier des Spectacles concentrates performance venues around Place des Arts, while the Underground City connects pedestrian passages beneath downtown.
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