Habitat 67
An experimental housing complex from Expo 67, with 354 prefabricated concrete boxes stacked in a staggered arrangement. It is a classic of modern architecture.
Habitat 67 is an experimental housing complex designed by architect Moshe Safdie for Expo 67. It is made up of 354 prefabricated concrete modules stacked in staggered layers to form 146 homes. Each home has a private terrace and natural light, and it is regarded as a classic of modern architecture. It is now private housing and can only be admired from the outside. In summer, a paid guided tour (about C$35, reservations required) lets visitors enter one show apartment. It is located on Cité du Havre in the Saint Lawrence River, about 20 minutes on foot or by bike from the Old Port along Pierre-Dupuy Avenue. The best panoramic view is from the far side of the river opposite the Old Port.
Opening hours
Exterior open all day; summer tours by reservation
Nearby sights
- Pointe-à-Callière Museum
- Bonsecours Market
- Old Montreal & Old Port
- Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal
- Chinatown Montreal
- Biosphère
- Casino de Montréal
- Parc Jean-Drapeau