Biodôme De Montreal
Biodôme De Montreal
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
An oasis in the heart of the city of Montréal, the Biodôme offers an immersive visit through five ecosystems of the Americas where animals and plants can be observed. It is one of the few places in the world to reproduce so faithfully the complexity of the natural environment and the interactions between animal and plant species. Summer and winter alike, the Biodôme is the perfect family outing!
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighborhood: Olympic Park & Hochelaga-Maisonneuve (HoMa)
Named for the Olympic Stadium complexes built for the 1976 games, the Olympic Park and the surrounding neighborhood of Hochelaga-Maisonneuve (HoMa) make up an invigorated area dedicated to "Space for Life." Around the Olympic Village's arenas and stadiums, Rue Sherbrooke welcomes exploration of its sculpture gardens decorated in the works of Jean-Paul Riopelle and its museum culture headed by the historical Château Dufresne. Maisonneuve Park offers interactive experiences at its bio-dome, insectarium, planetarium, and botanical gardens. For a change of scene, the gentrified space along Rue Ontario Est is packed with the city's newest, edgiest cafes, where an imaginative, youthful crowd sips foamy cappuccinos. A visit here is incomplete without stepping into the vast halls of the Maisonneuve Market, with flower stalls, wine depots, and local produce.
How to get there
- Viau • 4 min walk
- Pie-IX • 9 min walk
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- whinfellwandererSheffield, United Kingdom219 contributionsGreat place for all not just familiesGreat for all ages and very popular with young children especially the penguins. The 4 habitats were all interesting and it is a light and airy space. The vegetarian wrap from the Caterina restaurant was tasty and their is dedicated seating to eat your own picnic tooVisited June 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten June 28, 2023
- FlutegardenCollegeville, Pennsylvania203 contributionsNice but needs better traffic control.This place is nice and it’s great to see animals in their natural environment. Our favorite was the polar region and seeing the penguins. The problem with this place is there is a traffic control problem. They make you purchase i timed ticket but they doesn’t help as it’s overcrowded. It’s hard to move through some exhibits and see anything. They shouldn’t allow strollers and especially wagons. There were plenty of pamphlets in both English and French when you scan your ticket.Visited August 2023Traveled with familyWritten August 6, 2023
- fm0072018Canterbury, United Kingdom149 contributionsBiodome - really worth a visit especially for kidsThe Biodome is easily reached from the Viau metro station (green line). There are four different habitats inside the Dome including a tropical region. Each area has animals and birds which all the children there seemed to really enjoy. It really is an attraction for people with children although adults will enjoy it as well. You can buy a ticket just for the Dome or get an annual ticket which covers the Biodome, Planatarium, Insectarium and Botanical Gardens which are all on the same complex (as well as the Biosphere which is in nearer to the city centre). Even if you are only going to visit whilst you are on holiday it’s worth buying the annual ticket and visiting all the attractions over a few days. Highly recommended.Visited July 2023Traveled with familyWritten August 7, 2023
- Polo MoraillesSan Diego, California157 contributionsZoo-like dome with 4 biomes but way too many kidsLocated right next to the Olympic stadium and the botanical garden, this Biodome is great for families. That being said, there were way too many kids and families for the size limitations. The arctic section has playful and energetic penguins. The jungle section is really humid and has pretty parrots to look at. The temperate and forests climates had the least to see with not many animals. It's like a zoo with a cool giftshop.Visited July 2023Written August 7, 2023
- codgirlOttawa, Canada71 contributionsOver digitised now days.I used to love the biodôme, it is still a fun hour to hour and a half of animal spotting. However, like the other espace pour la vie museums, the experience is made much worse nowadays by the lack of signs and the need to use an app to get any information. For our group the appp would only work on one phone(constantly closed when you tried to do anything on the others). And on the phone where it kind of worked, we couldn't find all the animals and certain features only worked sporadically.Visited August 2023Traveled with familyWritten August 8, 2023
- Heather75 contributionsWorth a visitWe arrived at the biodome and had to buy tickets for a scheduled time slot. We waited over two hours but it was raining outside so it gave us something to do inside. You can buy food and drinks there. The biodome was fairly quick to go through, under an hour, but beautiful and the animals seem content.Visited August 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten August 19, 2023
- Nick - The RI Food DudeRhode Island394 contributionsNice value, loved seeing the penguinsAwesome experience for all ages! I’m from Rhode Island in the US and $22 per person is a really good deal. You get to see a good amount of animals in the tropical forest, but my favorite section was definitely seeing the penguins in the arctic environment. The structure from the outside is visibly appealing with a cool view of the Olympic Tower. The staff was very friendly and the metro station is a short walk from just outside the grounds.Visited September 2023Traveled with familyWritten September 14, 2023
- Nico Samneil Sy SaladoNewport, Vermont1,898 contributionsBiodome montrealIt is amazing how this place is maintained that almost everything is real. Although not as big as a zoo but a family could surely enjoy this. All animals here are not found on granby zoo so it is not redundant and boring. There is a self checkout kiosk so you dont need to wait in line. Gift shop and cafeteria is also inside. Penguins are so cute!!!!Visited September 2023Traveled with familyWritten September 21, 2023
- Gabe HNorthern Virginia, Virginia172 contributionsSplendid way to visit the arctic and tropical climates in one afternoonFour separate climates: 1. Arctic/Antarctic penguins, puffins, and other Arctic / Antarctic birds 2. Tropical: Plants, birds, and animals from the tropical regions. 3 & 4: Temperate: Plants, animals, and fish. Excellent visit, well laid out, handled the Saturday crowd well (they have timed entry tickets) We did this paired with the Montreal Botanical Garden.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten September 25, 2023
- TraceyKariong, Australia32 contributionsInteresting and EnjoyableThis is a fun way to spend an hour or so, wandering through the four different ecosystems to view the plants and animals in each. The penguins and puffins were adorable and we enjoyed watching the tamarins, the raccoons and the capybaras. I only wish I could have magicked both the river otters and beavers awake as they were the animals I was most keen to see, being Australian and having neither at home. We found it easy to get to via metro from old Montreal and it was not too crowded.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 6, 2023
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Millerdb
Tolland, CT317 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
I've been in a number of enclosed habitat simulations, and this is certainly among the very best. The main habitats are Tropical Rainforest, Laurentian Maple Forest, Gulf of Lawrence, and Sub-Polar Region. Within each habitat there were representative animals and plants. Very educational, and a great place to see a variety of representative animal and plant species.
Written July 30, 2016
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Amanda S
Calgary, Canada33 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
Biodome's ticketing line was ridiculously long when we arrived, but we bought tickets online while we stood there and then were able to walk up to the front and have them scan the barcode on my phone. We saved at least half an hour of our time and could enjoy the penguins that much more! It was a fun way to spend a rainy afternoon.
Written July 30, 2016
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elizabethcG5263SR
Augusta, GA199 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
This is a superior exhibit of several different world ecosystems; a tropical rain forest, a northern maple forest, the Atlantic coastal maritime ecosystem and an arctic environment. Each section is crafted with numerous examples of flora and fauna of the system. Birds, mammals, reptiles, and fish are all included. A live video cam showed a beaver with new pups. A school of Atlantic sturgeon are in the ocean exhibit. Nesting seabirds fly and catch fish in the ocean waters. There is a delightful surprise in the arctic display that you don't want to miss. This is a great activity for every family member. The children certainly have fun watching the animals.
Written July 30, 2016
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Michael W
Copenhagen, Denmark17 contributions
Jul 2016 • Solo
We went there for a couple of hours and it was very nice to learn about the North American animals, including beavers and lynx. In addition one gets to see the Olympic Stadium.
Written July 29, 2016
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ZAG
East Lansing, MI214 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
Perfect way to spend three hours on a rainy day. Really impressive the way they divide it into four sections. Our kids delighted in all the animals and settings. They do a great job of giving you quickly digestible information to read unlike most museums that expect you to stand in place reading for five to 10 minutes. Creative reuse of the Velodrome from the 1976 Olympics.
Only downside: Not much of the way in food here or nearby. Packing food in a cooler in the car is advisable if you intend to spend the day on the Olympic Park grounds.
Only downside: Not much of the way in food here or nearby. Packing food in a cooler in the car is advisable if you intend to spend the day on the Olympic Park grounds.
Written July 29, 2016
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Nga B
Bergen, Norway3 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
The museum is not only for families with children, but for everyone. You will feel the humidity of a tropical forest with different kinds of animals : monkeys, birds, crocodiles, turtles, linx and many more... The sound of the birds and the tropical climate will bring you far away from the city. Really enjoyed!
Written July 29, 2016
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Julia E
New York City, NY50 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
We liked the Biodome quite a bit. We are animal lovers, so it was interesting and fun to see different habitats. I can definitely see how it would be especially fun for kids (there were TONS around us) but good for solo couples as well!
Written July 29, 2016
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Chris R
67 contributions
May 2016 • Family
This is a neat place. Some of the animals were hard to see but that is to be expected. They should have had some information about the building since it was a building that housed the Olympics.
Written July 28, 2016
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Brian J
Alexandria, LA120 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
This would be okay with kids. The planetarium was the best out of the two things we did. The complex is a bit confusing in the way it is laid out and does not really make the best use of the significant space available.
Written July 28, 2016
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AT8729
Boston, MA8 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
All sorts of animals, neatly arranged in four biomes, with stations for special kids activities sprinkled around.
Written July 28, 2016
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How long should I plan the visit
WorldTraveller
London, UK653 contributions
If you have small children then allow an hour to 90 minutes, otherwise an hour will be plenty.
How big are the lockers and how secure are they? Wondering if my partner and I's backpacks/luggage will fit. Also wondering how much it is to rent a locket at the biodome without the membership or if you need a membership to rent one?
ABtourist
Edmonton, Canada81 contributions
I got this from their website "Lockers are available at the underground level for coats and accessories at $2 per locker (single opening lockers). Please note that the cloakroom is free for groups (subject to availability)"
Beebeeanca
Blainville, Canada224 contributions
Bonjour / Hi ! Est-ce possible d’éviter la section des reptiles lors de notre visite ? Is it possible to avoid the reptile section when visiting ?
Espacepourlavie
Montreal, Canada
Bonjour, et veuillez excuser le délai de notre réponse. Il est possible d'éviter la section de la grotte dans la Forêt tropicale humide, où se trouve l'habitat de l'anaconda. Vous pourrez vous informer auprès du personnel sur place pour savoir comment procéder.
Bonne visite!
Emiliano H
San Pedro Cholula, Mexico
does the biodome will be open for next week?
It is likely to open in Dec 2019 as per the official website.
when will you be open? I especially miss the penguins but only want to book a trip if your facility is up open to the public
snivsl
Montreal, Canada16 contributions
They are reopening December 2019and the Insectarium in the Botanical Gardens is planning to reopen Summer 2021
thaisguedert
Santos, SP97 contributions
Quál o custo da atração?
Espacepourlavie
Montreal, Canada
Good morning, please note the Biodôme is closed for renovation, until the end of the year.
ambre09
154 contributions
Bonjour ,
Le Biodome étant fermé en septembre 2018, quels espaces peut on visiter à la place ?
Les entrées peuvent elles être achetées sur place ? Ou c’est préférable en ligne à l’avance ?
Merci de votre aide,
Claire S
Brunoy, France185 contributions
On peut visiter la tour et il y a des expositions au pied de la tour. Il est préférable d’acheter les billets sur place. Si des travaux de rénovation ont été entrepris entre temps vous n’aurez pas la mauvaise surprise d’avoir acheté des billets inutilisables. De toute façon c’est le même prix sur internet et directement au guichet. Bonne visite
YamilaBelen21
38 contributions
Hola, quisiera saber los precios en dolares o en moneda canadiense
Claudia Castro
San Jose del Cabo, Mexico52 contributions
Tiene varios precios. El que yo pague fue por la entrada al museo de los 5 habitats $19 can dol y hay descuento para niños y adultos de la 3ra edad
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