Olympic Stadium

stadium, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

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The Montreal Olympic Stadium, also known as the Big O, is a stadium located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It was the main venue for the 1976 Summer Olympic Games. The stadium has a seating capacity of over 70,000 spectators.12

Adjacent to the stadium is the Montreal Tower, an inclined structure that stands 540 feet (165 meters) tall and features three observation floors accessible by cable car. The Montreal Olympic Park also includes the Montreal Biodome, which recreates four distinct ecosystems, and a sports and fitness complex with six swimming pools. Canada has hosted three Olympic Games, with Montreal hosting the 1976 Summer Olympics, Calgary hosting the 1988 Winter Olympics, and Vancouver hosting the 2010 Winter Olympics.12

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…Summer Games, has a sports stadium (Big O) seating more than 70,000 spectators; Montreal Tower, an inclined structure 540 feet (165 metres) tall with three observation floors that are accessible via cable car; Montreal Biodome, in which four separate ecosystems have been re-created; and a sports and fitness complex containing…
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…Summer Games, has a sports stadium (Big O) seating more than 70,000 spectators; Montreal Tower, an inclined structure 540 feet (165 metres) tall with three observation floors that are accessible via cable car; Montreal Biodome, in which four separate ecosystems have been re-created; and a sports and fitness complex containing…
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