Olympic Village, Montreal

Name: Olympic Village
Address: Montreal, Canada

#330 among attractions in Montreal

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The Olympic Village is a twin-tower structure in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, built as the athletes' residence for the 1976 Summer Olympics. Designed by architects Roger D'Astous and Luc Durand, it was built massively over budget by a consortium of architects, including Joseph Zappia, who was later convicted of fraud in connection with his involvement with the building. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1976 (48 years ago)Floors: 23Coordinates: 45°34'7"N, 73°33'17"W

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Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie (Marie Victorin)Montreal Canada

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Olympic Village – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Insectarium, Olympic Stadium, Montreal Biodome, Montreal Botanical Garden.

0.5 miS
Large insect museum with live exhibits
Insectarium, Montreal
14 min walk • The Montreal Insectarium is a unique zoological institution dedicated to showcasing the fascinating and diverse world of insects. Located in the city of Montreal, Canada, this specialized zoo provides visitors with an up-close and educational experience with a myriad...
0.8 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Vernacular architecture
Olympic Stadium, Montreal
20 min walk • The Olympic Stadium, a prominent sport venue located in Montreal, Canada, stands as an enduring legacy of the 1976 Summer Olympics. Designed by French architect Roger Taillibert, this imposing structure is distinguished by its unique silhouette, often compared to a...
0.7 miS
Zoo, Natural history museum, Museum
Montreal Biodome, Montreal
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Montreal, Canada, lies an ecological wonderland that brings the beauty of the natural world to an urban setting – the Montreal Biodome. This innovative facility, which can be categorized as a unique type of zoo, offers visitors an immersive...
0.8 miS
Botanical oasis with thematic exhibits
Montreal Botanical Garden, Montreal
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Montreal, Canada, the Montreal Botanical Garden stands as a verdant oasis and a premier cultural institution. Encompassing 75 hectares of thematic gardens and greenhouses, it is not only a place of conservation and education but also a museum of...
1 miS
Civic museum in a 20th-century mansion
Château Dufresne, Montreal
26 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Montreal, Canada, the Château Dufresne stands as a testament to the city's rich history and cultural elegance. This early 20th-century mansion, now operating as a museum, was once the private residence of the affluent Dufresne brothers...
0.4 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Saputo Stadium, Montreal
10 min walk • Saputo Stadium is a soccer-specific stadium at Olympic Park in the borough of Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The stadium opened on May 21, 2008, and is the current home of CF Montréal.
0.8 miS
Monuments and statues
Statue of Marie-Victorin Kirouac, Montreal
21 min walk • The Marie-Victorin Statue, created by Sylvia Daoust, is a monument in the Botanical Garden of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The monument to Brother Marie-Victorin was unveiled by Maurice Duplessis and Paul-Émile Léger on September 18, 1954.
0.6 miS
Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Science museum
Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium, Montreal
15 min walk • The Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium is the successor to the Montreal Planetarium, and is located in the Espace pour la Vie, near the Olympic Stadium and the Biodome in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
1.3 miSE
Monuments and statues
La Fermière, Montreal
33 min walk • La Fermière is a monument in Montreal. It is a statue by Alfred Laliberté, depicting local historical figure Louise Mauger as a market gardener.
0.6 miSW
Park
Maisonneuve Park, Montreal
16 min walk • Maisonneuve Park is an urban park in the Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is considered to be one of Montreal's large parks. Established in 1910, it is 80 hectares in size, in three sections.
1.3 miSE
Monuments and statues
Les petits Baigneurs, Montreal
33 min walk • The Les petits baigneurs is a monument in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Designed by Alfred Laliberté, it was unveiled in 1916 at the entrance to the Maisonneuve public baths in Montreal. The monument was later restored in 1992. It is on Morgan Avenue, close to the La Fermière monument.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Olympic Village?

Nearby attractions include Saputo Stadium, Montreal (10 min walk), De L'Assomption Boulevard, Montreal (11 min walk), Insectarium, Montreal (14 min walk), Rio Tinto Alcan Planetarium, Montreal (15 min walk).

How to get to Olympic Village by public transport?

The nearest stations to Olympic Village:

Bus

Sherbrooke / No 5300 • Lines: 185-E, 185-O (3 min walk)
École Marguerite-De Lajemmerais • Lines: 131-N (6 min walk)

Metro

Assomption • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)
Viau • Lines: 1 (16 min walk)