Opened in 1989, the Rogers Centre was the first sports stadium in the world to have a fully rectractable roof. In good weather, the stadium is open to the elements, but in poor conditions the roof moves into position, protecting players and crowd alike. (daha fazla…)
DESIGNED FOR the 1976 Olympic Games, Montreal’s Olympic Park showpieces a number of stunning modern buildings. Paris architect Roger Taillibert created the Stadium, now known to many Montrealers as “The Big Owe,” a reference not only to its round shape but the Can$695 million it cost to build. The stadium, seating 56,000, is used today for concerts by international stars, as well as for big exhibitions, and as a modern attraction in a historic city. Arching up the side of the stadium is the Montreal Tower, with its fine views. Nearby, the Biodome environmental museum replicates four world climates. (daha fazla…)
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