Olympic Stadium & Montreal Tower
Stade olympique / Tour de Montréal
The main venue of the 1976 Olympics. The 165-metre leaning tower, the tallest inclined tower in the world, can be ridden to the top by an inclined cable car for city views.
The Olympic Stadium was designed by the French architect Roger Taillibert and was the main venue of the 1976 Montreal Olympics. Its shell-like shape is distinctive. The attached Montreal Tower is 165 metres tall and leans at 45 degrees, making it the tallest inclined tower in the world. A glass inclined cable car takes about 2 minutes to reach the top observation deck, which overlooks Mount Royal, downtown and the Saint Lawrence River. On a clear day the view extends about 80 km. The observation deck costs about CA$25, and combined tickets are available with the Biodôme and other 'Space for Life' venues. Take the green metro line to Pie-IX or Viau.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00 (extended hours in summer)
Nearby sights
- Montreal Biodôme
- Montreal Botanical Garden
- La Ronde
- Le Plateau-Mont-Royal & Rue Saint-Denis
- Biosphère
- Bonsecours Market
- Schwartz's Deli
- Quartier des Spectacles & Place des Arts