The last thing I saw in Montreal before moving on was the Biosphère de Montréal. This is a museum about the environment, and is housed in a structure that used to be for the Expo 67, in Saint Helen's Island.
There is a metro line that goes directly there, so I took that one morning and explored the island, though primarily my destination was this museum.
The museum is enclosed by a funny geometric structure. This geodesic dome used to be the US Pavilion during the Expo, and afterwards it survived as an exhibition space. However, a fire burned its acrylic surface in 1976. Later on, the steel exterior shell remained intact, and now is the exterior of this museum.
The museum's exhibits were very informative. I learned a lot about the migratory patterns of seagulls, and how their diet consists of human waste, which is actually detrimental to their health. I also learned about many other environmental issues, and overall, it's an educational visit, and something I would recommend to everyone.
I went upstairs to the observation deck, and it was a cool place to be, as it provides a panoramic view of the building's surroundings. It's also a cool perspective, given that one is inside the geodesic dome, and the triangular shapes are fascinating when viewed from the inside.
At the end of my visit, I explored the island a little bit further, and found Alexander Calder's sculpture, entitled
Man. It's a huge structure, and definitely something that has the signature of Calder in it. I mean, if you're familiar with his other works, then it would be obvious that this one is his.
After some time, I strolled along the other parts of the island, and then I made my way back to the metro station. This is the last thing I saw in Montreal, and the next day, I took a flight to Toronto.
