Jean-Drapeau Park

Parc Jean-Drapeau is an urban park that comprises Île Sainte-Hélène and Île Notre-Dame in the Saint Lawrence River beside downtown Montreal. It includes major recreational, cultural and heritage sites originally developed for the 1967 World’s Fair (Expo 67).

The park contains the former US pavilion, now the Biosphere environmental museum, seasonal events and concert venues, and the La Ronde amusement park on Île Sainte-Hélène. Île Notre-Dame hosts the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, a permanent motor-racing track used for the Canadian Grand Prix, and landscaped areas for walking and cycling.

The two islands were reshaped and built up for Expo 67; many of the park’s structures date from that development. Management is focused on preserving Expo-era heritage while supporting year-round recreation and large public events.

Parc Jean-Drapeau sits immediately east of downtown Montreal in the Saint Lawrence River and is reached by the Jean-Drapeau Metro station, pedestrian bridges and seasonal river transport.

• Access: Served directly by Montreal Metro's orange line at Jean-Drapeau station, making it accessible from downtown by public transit.
• Expo 67 remnants: Contains several Expo 67 structures and pavilions, with the Biosphere prominently visible on Île Sainte-Hélène.

What to See #

• Islands: Occupies two islands in the Saint Lawrence River - Île Sainte-Hélène and the man-made Île Notre-Dame - and includes heritage and recreational sites from Expo 67.
• La Ronde: La Ronde amusement park, opened for Expo 67 and still operating seasonal rides and attractions on Île Sainte-Hélène.
• Biosphere (Expo 67 pavilion): The Biosphere, the former United States pavilion from Expo 67, now an environmental museum located on Île Sainte-Hélène.
• Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve: Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, a 4.361 km motor-racing circuit on Île Notre-Dame that hosts the Canadian Grand Prix.