Biosphere

Biosphere makes you aware of the importance of environment in today's fast changing world. Its unique architectural structure was designed by Buckminster Fuller. Inaugurated in 1995 as the first Ecowatch Centre in Canada, the Biosphere continues to raise public awareness about environmental issues affecting the St Lawrence seaway and the Great Lakes ecosystems. The centre's stated mission is to educate the public on the importance of conservation methods and sustainable development and the dangers associated with neglecting this duty.

Through its activities, the Biosphere draws some 70,000 visitors per year, including 25,000 children. The bottom level examines water as both "Source of Life" and "Source of Delight;" the Connections Hall showcases multimedia presentations focusing on environmental protection.

Admission: CAD8.50 Adults; CAD6.50 Students and Seniors; CAD5 Youth 5- 17; CAD19 Families.

Opening Hours : September 9 to June 18:
from12 noon to 5 p.m.* Monday to Friday; closed Tuesdays
Saturday, Sunday, statutory holidays, Christmas breaks and
March Spring Break: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. including Tuesday.
Closed December 25 and 26, and January 1.
*From 9:30 a.m. for groups with a reservation.

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Contact Information

Biosphere
160, chemin Tour-de-l'Isle Île Sainte-Hélène
H3C4G8 Montreal, QC

Tel. +15142835000
info.biosphere@ec.gc.ca
http://www.biosphere.ec.gc.ca