Montreal Aquarium, Public aquarium in Quebec, Canada.
Description
The Montreal Aquarium was a public aquarium in Quebec featuring two main buildings housing penguin pools and marine exhibits across multiple display areas. The facility included a large auditorium seating around 900 people where performances took place regularly.
History
The aquarium was built for the 1967 World's Fair on St. Helen's Island and welcomed visitors for decades afterward. When it closed in 1991, its exhibits were relocated to the nearby Biodome.
Culture
The facility served as an educational center where visitors learned about marine ecosystems through interactive displays and guided tours. This role made it a place where families and school groups developed deeper connections to ocean life and conservation.
Practical
The aquarium maintained standard daytime hours most days, with Thursday and Friday extending into the evening for visitors with later schedules. The layout across two buildings made it easy to navigate and explore the exhibits at a comfortable pace.
Did you know?
A 41-day workers' strike in February 1980 resulted in the deaths of three dolphins due to inadequate care, causing Montreal to lose the right to keep dolphins. This tragic incident shaped the venue's legacy and influenced future standards for animal care in captivity.
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