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How do we access the Biosphère?

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By metro

The best way to get to the Biosphère is by metro! The entrance to the museum is a 3-minute walk from Jean-Drapeau Station (yellow line).

By bike

Take the bike paths passing through the Jacques-Cartier bridge (from the South Shore or downtown Montréal) or the Concorde bridge (from the Old Port of Montréal). BIXI stations are located on Île Sainte-Hélène.

By car

Via the Jacques-Cartier bridge :

From Montréal:

  • Take the La Ronde / Parc Jean-Drapeau exit.
  • Follow the directions to get to the Biosphère.

From Longueuil:

  • Take the La Ronde / Parc Jean-Drapeau exit.
  • Follow the directions to get to the Biosphère.

Via the Bonaventure Expressway (from downtown, via University Street):

  • Take exit 2, avenue Pierre-Dupuy / Port de Montréal.
  • Follow the directions for Parc Jean-Drapeau.
  • On the Concorde bridge, at the 1st stop sign, turn right (Chemin Macdonald).
  • Continue straight until the "Biosphère" sign, then turn left.

By river shuttle

During the summer season, look for the itineraries, schedule and prices on the Navark Cruises website.

For more details, see our access to the Biosphère page.