Tower of Lévis, Observation tower in Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montreal, Canada.
The Tour de Lévis stands at approximately 165 feet (50 meters) on Île Sainte-Hélène, providing 360-degree views over Montreal's downtown, the St. Lawrence River, and the surrounding islands.
Constructed in 1936 as a water tower for municipal infrastructure, the Tour de Lévis served Montreal's water supply system before being repurposed as an observation point and event venue.
The tower has become a recognizable landmark within Montreal's park system, frequently featured in photography exhibits and serving as a backdrop for community events and celebrations throughout the decades.
Access to the tower is available via Parc Jean-Drapeau parking lots P7, P10, and P15, with public transit options including nearby metro stations and bike paths connecting to the site.
Visitors must climb 157 steps to reach the observation deck, a feature that has remained unchanged since its original construction and offers a direct connection to Montreal's engineering heritage.
Location: Montreal
Inception: January 1, 1936
Address: 1 pavillon Canada H3C 4G8 Montréal
Phone: +15148726120
Website: https://parcjeandrapeau.com/fr/tour-de-levis
GPS coordinates: 45.51706,-73.53357
Latest update: December 1, 2025 09:24
Expo 67 left a lasting mark on Montreal, with several architectural structures still standing decades after the World Fair closed. The exhibition, held on islands in the Saint Lawrence River, attracted more than 50 million visitors and marked a turning point in the city's development. Many of the original pavilions were demolished or repurposed after the event ended, but several structures remain and continue to serve the city in different capacities. This collection includes individual buildings and entire areas that emerged from the World Fair. Among the preserved structures are the geodesic dome of the Biosphere, the experimental Habitat 67 housing complex designed by Moshe Safdie, the former French Pavilion now housing the Montreal Casino, and Alexander Calder's "Three Disks" sculpture. The La Ronde amusement park opened as part of Expo 67 and continues to operate today. The grounds within what is now Parc Jean-Drapeau also include Place des Nations, the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve racing track, and various gardens and bridges built for the World Fair. These sites offer insight into the architectural visions of the 1960s and demonstrate how a World Fair can permanently reshape a city.
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