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Urban park in Montreal, Canada
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Parc Jean-Drapeau is a district in Montreal. It is comprised of the islands Île Sainte-Helene and Île Notre-Dame in the Saint Lawrence river.
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The former United States pavilion from Expo 67, a geodesic dome designed by R. Buckminster Fuller. It now houses an Environment Canada museum dedicated to water and the environment.
This visually striking residential building was created by architect Moshe Safdie for Expo 67. The result was an amazingly modern dwelling that challenged the way architects created urban homes. Compared alternately to a beehive, a Taos pueblo, and a crystalline growth, the complex's 154 units are composed of prefabricated concrete cubes assembled on site. The apartments here are highly prized and a number of prominent Montrealers make Habitat 67 their home.
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve
The Canadian Grand Prix or Formula One is a must-see for any petrolhead or sports fan. It attracts up to 100,000 people and spans a weekend, with practice and qualifying on Friday and Saturday and the race on Sunday. Wheelchair-accessible seats are available. The next most recent F1 is 21-23 May 2027.
Casino de Montréal
Opened in 1993, this is the largest casino in Canada. Open to visitors aged 18 or older.
A three-day indie & alternative rock festival held annually in Parc Jean-Drapeau on Île Sainte-Hélène at the end of July/beginning of August.
Complexe aquatique de l'île Sainte-Hélène
Clean water and sand attracts families to this small, man-made beach at the south tip of Ile Notre Dame. Activities include a playground, volleyball, and watercraft rentals. There are bathrooms, changing rooms, and a snack bar.
Basic chips-and-hot-dog snack bar.
Lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch are offered at the Casino buffet.
French haute cuisine with a Quebec edge served far removed from the noise of the casino. Choose between lobster, Quebec lamb, loin of deer, and other season specialties or try the chefs "discovery menu". Note, no exceptions are made to the Casinos: strict 18 & up policy.
Set menu (meat, fish, and veggie options) with historical reenactment show.
By ferry
By bus
The seasonal 769 La Ronde shuttle connects Papineau metro station to La Ronde amusement park
By car
Access the island from Pont Jacques-Cartier at the north end of Île Sainte-Helene or pass by Habitat 67 and use Pont Condorde to the south.
By bus
Two bus routes run from main terminal a few meters from the metro station: 767 La Ronde / La Plage to La Ronde amusement park and the beach, and 777 Le Casino to the casino.
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