August 2011
On our first full day in Montreal, we took a tour of the Olympic Stadium and rode to the top of the stadium's tower. We also visited the Biodome, which is actually the velodrome from the Olympics that they converted into an animal habitat representing the various regions of Canada. The rest of the day we walked around Old Montreal.
Montreal's Olympic Stadium was the site of the 1976 Summer Olympics
The Olympic Velodrome is now the Biodome. The flags out front represent the contries who won gold in the Montreal Olympics.
A funicular carries you to the top of the Olympic Stadium's tower
A funicular carries you to the top of the Olympic Stadium's tower
The Olympic pool is now available to the public
Synchronized swimming pool
The aquatic center is right inside the Olympic Stadium
The Olympic Stadium was home to Montreal Expos before they became the Washington Nationals
The Olmypic rings sit in the corner now
Montreal 1976 Olympics Logo in the aquatics center
Riding the funicular to the top of Montreal Tower
Riding the funicular to the top of Montreal Tower, you can see other Olympic venues
The Jacques Cartier Bridge
Montreal as seen from Montreal Tower
The grounds of the Olympic Stadium
The grounds of the Olympic Stadium
Montreal as seen from Montreal Tower
The Olympic Velodrome is now the Biodome.
Soccer stadium
The Olympic Village are now apartments
Montreal Botanical Garden
Montreal Botanical Garden
Riding the funicular back down from Montreal Tower
The Olympic diving well
The synchronized swimming team practices
The Olympic diving well
The Montreal 1976 Olympics logo
One of many birds in the Biodome
A capybara in the Biodome
Scarlet ibis in the Biodome
Parrots in the Biodome
Golden lion tamarin in the Biodome
Hyacinth macaws in the Biodome
Scarlet ibis in the Biodome
Porcupine in the Biodome
Turtle in the Biodome
One of many fish in the aquarium portion of the Biodome
The Biodome has several different environments within
This puffin wasn't shy
Penguins have always been one of my favorite animals
I think this penguin was waving to the camera
Penguins have always been one of my favorite animals
The Montreal Tower rises above the Olympic Stadium
Montreal's Olympic Stadium was the site of the 1976 Summer Olympics
The flags are still flown every day outside the Olympic Stadium
Montreal's Olympic Stadium was the site of the 1976 Summer Olympics
We stayed at the Delta Centreville hotel
The convention center is one of the more colorful buildings in Montreal
Quebec Bank Building
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal is the most famous of the many beautiful old churches in Montreal
Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal is the most famous of the many beautiful old churches in Montreal
Bank of Montreal building
Carriage rides along the waterfront in Old Montreal
Bonsecours Market
Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel
Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel
Rue Saint Paul Est is lined with shops and cafes
New York Life Building
My mother surveys our choice of tapas at Maska
Rue Saint Paul Est makes you feel like you're in Europe instead of Canada
Poutine (fries smothered in brown gravy and cheese curds) is a staple in Quebec
Poutine (fries smothered in brown gravy and cheese curds) is a staple in Quebec
Place Jacques Cartier features artists selling their wares in small stands
Montreal features many sidewalk cafes. We ate at more than a few of them.
Bonsecours Market
Place Jacques Cartier features artists selling their wares in small stands
Apparently air fresheners grow well in Montreal
Montreal City Hall by night
Place Jacques Cartier features artists selling their wares in small stands
Montreal features many sidewalk cafes. We ate at more than a few of them.