Biosphère
Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montréal
Source: espacepourlavie.ca, checked 13 Oct 2026.
A Space for Life museum on Île Sainte-Hélène, in Parc Jean-Drapeau.
Insider tip
The one-museum adult price was $25.50 in 2026 (CMM residents $18.50). It was open Tuesday to Sunday 9:00 to 17:00 on the week of 28 September and closed Mondays, but check the calendar for the current week.
What the guides say about Biosphère
Parc Jean-Drapeau is reached by the Yellow line and holds the Biosphère and La Ronde. Île Sainte-Hélène is open 6:00 to midnight and Île Notre-Dame 6:00 to 23:00, per the park's FAQ.
What's on at Biosphère
Upcoming events at Biosphère and within a ten-minute walk, from the weekly Montréal events calendar.
Un monde en commun (A World in Common)
Station Jean-Drapeau (Yellow line)
A group show by ten artists, made with the Fondation Grantham, on how people share the world with other species. The Biosphère opens it on 5 September 2026.
bobistraveling, CC BY 2.0 Skaters' trail and Slide and groove at Parc Jean-Drapeau
Station Jean-Drapeau (Yellow line)
The 2026-27 dates are not announced. The 2026 season ran in January, February and March, with a refrigerated ice trail of 3 by 457 metres and Slide and groove DJ evenings.
Stay nearby Hotels near Parc Jean-Drapeau, 1 to 3 January
Artur Staszewski, CC BY-SA 2.0 Slipknot with Bring Me The Horizon
Time 18:00 Station Jean-Drapeau (Yellow line)
Slipknot plays Parc Jean-Drapeau as part of the (sic)est Stadium Tour, with Bring Me The Horizon, Kublai Khan TX and Vended. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the show starts at 6 p.m.
Stay nearby Hotels near Parc Jean-Drapeau, 21 to 22 July
Artur Staszewski, CC BY-SA 2.0 Piknic Électronik
Station Jean-Drapeau (Yellow line)
The 2027 season dates haven't been announced. The 2026 Sunday series ran 17 May to 18 October at Parc Jean-Drapeau.
Artur Staszewski, CC BY-SA 2.0 Osheaga Music and Arts Festival
Station Jean-Drapeau (Yellow line)
Montréal's big summer rock and pop festival at Parc Jean-Drapeau. The 2027 dates haven't been confirmed on the organiser's own page, so the usual late July to early August window is shown.
Stay nearby Hotels near Parc Jean-Drapeau, 30 July to 2 August
Artur Staszewski, CC BY-SA 2.0 Nearby
Around Parc Jean-Drapeau
Two islands in the St. Lawrence with a beach, a casino and a race track
Parc Jean-Drapeau covers Île Sainte-Hélène and Île Notre-Dame, five minutes from downtown by Metro. It holds the Biosphère, La Ronde, the Formula 1 track, a beach and a casino. In October the open attractions thin out.
Parc Jean-Drapeau has 9 places on the Roam Montréal map: 4 parks and gardens, 2 landmarks, 1 museum, 1 bar and 1 viewpoint. Read the Parc Jean-Drapeau guide.
Good to know
- What is the address of Biosphère?
- 160 Chemin Tour-de-l'Isle, Montréal, QC.
- How do I get to Biosphère?
- The nearest station is Jean-Drapeau (Yellow line). Biosphère is in Parc Jean-Drapeau, Montréal.
- How long do you need at Biosphère?
- Plan for 1 to 2 hours.
- When is the best time to visit Biosphère?
- Weekday mornings.
Stay near Biosphère
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