Montreal Tower, Observation tower in Olympic Park, Montreal, Canada
Montreal Tower is a 165-metre inclined tower of reinforced concrete in Olympic Park, Montreal, Canada. It rises from a wide base, curves diagonally upward at a 45-degree angle, and ends in a flat-topped head. A broad band of dark, horizontally ribbed panels runs up the inner face, and thin cables descend from the head toward the stadium.
Montreal Tower was designed by French architect Roger Taillibert as part of the Olympic Stadium complex for the 1976 Summer Games, but construction lagged and the tower reached its final height only in 1987, when it officially opened. In 2014 its name changed from Olympic Tower to Montreal Tower. Between 2015 and 2019 the Olympic Installations Board spent $200 million converting it into an office tower designed by Provencher Roy.
The tower takes its name from its connection to the Olympic Stadium and now serves as a popular vantage point for locals and travelers alike. From the platform, you can pick out different neighborhoods, the St. Lawrence River, and the surrounding mountains.
The tower is closed as part of the Olympic Park's renovation and is set to reopen in the fall of 2027. The observatory is reached by an inclined elevator, and the base houses the Olympic Park Sports Centre. Check the park's official announcements for reopening updates.
The funicular inside runs along a curved track while staying level throughout the two-minute ride. This system is the only one of its kind in the world and carries up to 50 people at once.
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