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Biodôme de Montréal

Museum Half day difficulty: Easy with kids: yes

Inside the former Olympic velodrome, the Biodôme recreates five ecosystems of the Americas under one roof: from the tropical rainforest to the polar world, with thousands of live animals you can see up close. It's part of Espace pour la vie, which also includes the renovated Insectarium, one of the largest in North America.

With kids

Go from the tropical rainforest to polar cold in a single walk
Look for the penguins and otters in the coldest zone
See live insects up close in the renovated Insectarium
Discover birds, fish, and monkeys among the five ecosystems

Accessibility: All ages; there's a fair bit of walking, warm clothing for the polar zone.

With family

Also walk the Botanical Garden of Espace pour la vie
See the stars at the Planetarium, in the same complex
Go up the leaning tower of the Olympic Stadium, next door

Full listing, routes and recommendations at Mi País — Biodôme de Montréal. ← All destinations