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Address

Biosphère
160, Chemin Tour-de-l'Isle
Sainte-Hélène
Island
Montreal, Quebec
H3C 4G8

Phone: 514-283-5000
Fax: 514-283-5021
info.biosphere@ec.gc.ca

wheelchair access image Metro image Jean Drapeau Metro

Visiting hours

June 1 to October 31:
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily

November 1 to May 31:
Tuesday to Sunday : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed on Monday)
Statutory holidays, Christmas holidays, school break: open daily*

* Closed December 25, 26 and January 1.

Entrance fees (taxes included)

Adults: $12
Students (18 and older) and seniors (60 and older) with ID: $8
Youth (17 and under): FREE*
*Does not apply to groups

25% off to green transportation users with proof (metro, walking, biking or hybrid car)
Montreal Museums Pass and Accès Montréal cards are accepted

Entrance fees for groups (taxes included)

Where Water Tells Tales guided tour
Offered to groups of 15 people or more upon reservations.
Adults: $8.75
Students (18 and older) and seniors (60 and older) with ID: $7.25
Youth (from 7 to 17 years old): $6.25

Fees and visiting hours are subject to change without notice.

 How to get to the Biosphère?

160 Chemin Tour-de-l’Isle
Sainte-Hélène
Island,
Montreal, Quebec
H3C 4G8

  • By métro
    • Jean-Drapeau station (yellow line) 2-minute walk
  • By bike...
    • From the South Shore or downtown Montreal, take the bike path on Jacques-Cartier Bridge. From the Old Port of Montreal, take the Concorde Bridge
  • On the Jacques-Cartier Bridge

    From Montréal :

    • Take the exit for La Ronde/Parc Jean-Drapeau
    • Follow the signs to the Biosphère

    From Longueuil :

    • Take the exit for La Ronde/Parc Jean-Drapeau
    • Follow the signs to the Biosphère

  • On the Bonaventure expressway (from downtown, via University)
    • Take exit 2, Pierre-Dupuy Avenue/Port of Montreal
    • Follow the signs to the Parc Jean-Drapeau
    • On the Concorde Bridge, at the 1st stop, turn right (Macdonald Road)
    • Keep straight on as far as the Biosphère sign, then turn left

Paid Parking ($)

Map

Île Ste-Hélène access map

Services

Vending machines with snacks
Rest and picnic areas

Contact us

For more information, please contact us by phone at 514-283-5000, by fax 514-283-5021, or by e-mail: info.biosphere@ec.gc.ca.

 

Montréal Museums Pass
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As a member of the Board of Montreal Museum Directors (BMMD), the Biosphère is among the major Montreal museums and attractions subscribing to the new Montreal Museums Pass. This exceptional package, offered at only $45.00, provides access to 32 locations, is valid for three consecutive days and includes public transit ($35.00 without public transit).

To obtain more information about the Montreal Museums Pass or BMMD activities and publications, to plan a museum outing or a stay in Montreal, or to keep up to date on happenings in the museum world, please visit the new BMMD’s Website at  www.montrealmuseums.org


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