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Hochelaga-Maisonneuve is in Montreal.

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• Biodôme, 4777 avenue Pierre-De Coubertin (metro Viau) [1]. The former Olympic Velodrome is now a showcase of different ecosystems. Admission $16.

• Jardin Botanique, 4101 rue Sherbrooke Est (metro Pie-IX) [2]. Huge and stunning botanical garden, featuring numerous themed gardens. Admission is $13.75 and includes admission to the Montreal Insectarium (see next entry). After 5 PM the indoor section closes and the outdoor part is free until it closes at sundown. During winter only the greenhouses are open to visitors.

• Insectarium, 4581 rue Sherbrooke Est (metro Pie-IX or Viau), (514) 872-1400 [3]. 9 AM to 5 PM every day usually. The Insectarium is a museum of sorts centered on the insect world. A few living specimens and many displays, with occasional special exhibits, sometimes offering visitors the opportunity to eat various insect-based dishes from around the world. The Insectarium is attached to the Botanical Gardens and tickets can only be purchased for both.

• Olympic Stadium, 4141 avenue Pierre de Coubertin (metro Pie-IX), 877-997-0919 [4]. 9AM-5PM every day. Built for the 1976 Montreal Olympics, this amazing and controversial building's tower (from which the roof is suspended) is the world's tallest leaning structure. The roof, which could originally be raised, has been replaced numerous times and is the source of great local controversy. You can take a funicular to the top of the Olympic Tower for an incredible view of the city. Also has a public sports center that includes an Olympic-size swimming pool.

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• Appartement Qualitas [5]. 2146 Montgomery (4 streets East from Frontenac métro ), Montréal, H2K 2R8, Tél.: 1 (514) 448-4060. Apt. to share between Olympic stadium and Downtown. Private room (1 to 7 peoples) or dormitory (women or mix 2, 3, 4 or 16 beds). Free kitchen, TV, DVD, Internet, cable TV and laundry facilities. (from 14$ CAD/ a night). Non-smoking policy strictly enforced.

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