KEEP
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Parc Jean-Drapeau Visitor Guide 2019
MOVING
Prepared by Gabriela Luna VĂŠlez University of Toronto Master of Urban Design Fall 2018
COME TO PARC JEAN-DRAPEAU AND KEEP MOVING FORWARD Parc Jean Drapeau is changing. We want you to keep moving within the two islands, cycling on the 30 km -bike lanes, and walking in the pathways. You will discover 15 public art pieces and many fascinating activities to do in one of the most important parks in Montreal. We are unveiling a new development plan. Enjoy! Société du Parc Jean-Drapeau
Green City Network
In the future, you will be able to move from park to park while enjoying a year-round programming. Parc Jean-Drapeau is the heart of this project as it is the linkage between East and West sides of St. Lawrence River.
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Parc La Fontaine
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Parc Jean Drapeu will be part of the City of Montreal’s new Green City Network.This pioneer city-scale initiative will connect the most important parks on the East side of Montreal to create a green and continuous circuit that includes public transportation, bike lanes and pedestrian routes.
Parc Des Faubougs
Parc Jean-Drapeau
Place des Vestiges Bonsecours Basin Parc
Champ de Mars
Lineal Parc de La Commune
Parc de Dieppe
Habitat 67
Parc du Pont-Champlain
Two Islands, One Park, One City
Parc Jean-Drapeau
IT´S A WONDERFUL DAY TO DISCOVER PARC JEAN-DRAPEAU!
Getting to
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MONDAYS TO FRIDAYS
WEEKENDS
PRICE
5AM-2AM Every 3-5 minutes
5AM-2AM Every 5-10 minutes
$3
8AM-8PM
8AM-8PM
One-year membership $78 One-day access $5 Weekly pass $10
8AM-8PM Every 15-20 minutes
8AM-8PM Every 15-20 minutes
Daily pass $10 One way ticket $3 Weekly pass $40
8AM-8PM Every hour
8AM-8PM Every hour
Round ticket $15
BIXI MONTREAL AUTONOMOUS SHUTTLE SERVICE
RIVER SHUTTLE P1
CAR Parking
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P6-7 8am-12pm
1 hour $4 2hour $7 Daily rates $10 Monthly pass $105
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Jean-Drapeau Subway Station
The Jean-Drapeau subway station is located right in the heart of Parc Jean-Drapeau. For fast and easy access to the Parc, the subway is the best way to go!
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Bike
From Montreal: Bike path on Jacques-Cartier Bridge. Lachine Canal bike path near the Old Port of Montréal. From the South Shore: South Shore Bike Link between Saint-Lambert and Parc Jean-Drapeau. Bike path on Jacques-Cartier and La Concorde Bridges.
Bixi
Bixi is ideal to get to the many attractions and events that Parc Jean-Drapeau offers. Several stations are located at the Parc during the summer season. South Shore Bike Link between Saint-Lambert and Parc Jean-Drapeau.
Autonomous Shuttle Service
Shuttle service loops around different parks of Montreal. There is a 15 minute frequency. Consult the map for the stops. It allows up to five children up to 10 to ride shuttle for free when acoompained by an adult with a valid fare.South Shore Bike Link between Saint-Lambert and Parc Jean-Drapeau. Bike path on Jacques-Cartier Bridge.
River Shuttle
During the summer season, Parc Jean-Drapeau visitors can take the river shuttle as an original means of transportation from Montreal’s Old Port(Jacques-Cartier Pier). Passengers can bring along their bikes since they have access to cycling paths at each stop.pained by an adult with a valid fare.South Shore Bike Link between Saint-Lambert and Parc Jean-Drapeau.
Visit our website for more details.
http://www.parcjeandrapeau.com/
A bit of
history
Parc Jean-Drapeau has an interesting history: following the War of 1812, British purchased and transformed the Island from 1820 to 1824 into a fortified military complex. After the departure of British troops in 1870, the City was granted the right to use the Island as a public park in 1874. A plan was implemented in 1936, transforming the Island St. Helene into Montreal’s get-away, leisure and playground site. In 1967 the islands were reinvented for Expo 67. Notre Dame was created and St Helen Island was expanded. After the Expo, North side of St. Helene became an amusement park while the south side hosted cultural activities and became the epicenter for Expo. Starting from 2013, large-scale events took place in the archipelago. In this section, you will find some of the most important icons within the Parc.
Biosphere (1967) Built for Expo 67 for the government of USA government, this pavilion was used for various purposes during the Expo. Damaged by a fire in 1976, it was re-opened in 1995 to become the first Canadian environmental observation centre.
Casino (1967) Originally erected as the French Pavilion for Expo 67. This building was used for several exhibits during the Man and His World period before transforming into a casino in 1993.
Circuit GillesVilleneuve (1975) Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve is a 4,361-metre long carracing track which has played host to the Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada since 1978. It was named after Gilles Villeneuve following his tragic death. In 1983he words “Salut Gilles!” were painted on the starting line.
Olympic Bassin (1976) Built for the 1976 Olympic games, it has hosted rowing and canoing competitions. Today, athletes from many sports associations still train there on a regular basis.
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Fort Island Ile Ronde Ile Verte Ile St. Helene
Park Island
Dream Island
New Harbour Bridge
Planned Island Montreal’s getaway
Prison
Reinvented Island Expo 67
Military Complex (1953) The military complex was built during the British period by engineer Elias Dumford. It includes the large powder house, the arsenal, and the related buildings. The arsenal became the Stewart Museum in 1984.
Tour de Levis (1936) At the top of Mont BoullĂŠ, the Tour de LĂŠvis, designed by Frederick G. Todd, was originally built to house the drinking water reservoir for Ile Saint-Helen. Today, this observation tower can be leased for corporate or private events.
Complexe Aquatique (1953) The complex offered Montrealers the first public outdoor pool. It is equipped with high-quality professional facilities for aquaic athletes and is still used as a swimming place.
Jacques Cartier Bridge (1925) Originally named the Montreal Harbour Bridge, it was renamed in 1934. The bridge crosses Ile Saint-Helen in the centre of Saint Lawrence River, where offramps allow access to the PJD and La Ronde amusement park.
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Olympic Park
Grand Prix
World Horticultural Exhibition
Jean Dore Beach
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Entertainment Island
Amphitheatre
EXPO 67 Universal and International Exhibition, 1967
The 1967 International and Universal Exposition, which had the theme Man and His World, welcomed over 50 million visitors in six months. It was held from April 27 to October 29, 1967. The construction of the islands started on August 13, 1963.Of the 25 million tons of fill needed to construct the islands, 10-12% of it came from the Montreal Metro’s excavations, a public works project that was already under construction. Expo’s project included the enlargement of Saint Helen’s Island, the creation of the artificial island of Notre Dame Island and lengthening the Mackay Pier. After the Exposition, most pavilions and remnants were demolished between 1985 and 1987. In 2000, the park was renamed from Parc des Îles to Parc Jean-Drapeau, after Mayor Jean Drapeau, who had brought the exhibition to Montreal.
Ronde Island Aux Fraises Island Saint Helen Island
A la Pierre Island
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Place des Nations This was the main international event marking the centennial of Canadian Confederation. Liberated from the symmetry of the classical amphitheatre, its concrete terraces serving as bleachers and gigantic laminated wood beams showcased the modern spirit emblematic of the era. The Expo 67 emblem is molded into the massive concrete wall behind the original stage area.
This emblematic site, was the stage for many events over the years. It is unused today, and have been permanently closed for some years.
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Swan Lake
Did you know that the lake originally had a geometric form? Designed for the Expo 67, it had straight edges. After some years it naturally changed, turing into a more organic and rounded form. It was one of the most beautiful areas in Expo 67 located next to the Expo Express station. Several families of swans were moved there to help legitimize the lake’s name.
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PROGRAMMING In the present, the park offers many activities to do. Unfortunately, these areas are disconnected from each other. This condition creates a confusing environment. Additionally, temporary events are affecting other zones of the park specially green areas.
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In Parc Jean-Drapeau, softscape occupies almost 50% of the total area. There are areas with dense vegetation specially in the central area of St. Helen Island. Additionally, almost 20% of the park is covered by water.
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The internal circulation is confusing, the park has a weak signage system and centralized pedestrian circulation. Peripheral areas are dedicated to vehicles. Bike lanes are scarce.
Parc Jean Drapeau contains water in all its forms. Recreational, sports, and contemplative uses; wetlands, swimming pools, and a beach. The St. Lawrence Rivers has an important role in the internal condition of the water contained in the park.
Vehicular circulation Parking lot Internal circulation Metro Montreal Jean-Drapeau Station Bike circulation Bike Share
Pedestrian paths Maritime route Ferry Station Main access
Technical/Mechanical A Lac de l’ille Notre Dame bio treatment B Mare au Diable Recreational C Lac des Regates D Jean-Dore beach Sports E Olympic Basin F Complex Aquatique Contemplative G Marina La Ronde H Lac des Dauphines I Ponds J Canals K Lac des Cygnes Very slow currents Rapids
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VISION
Parc Jean-Drapeau’s redevelopment plan seeks to create a continuous network of circuits connected internally and externally, preserving its singularity of being an archipelago. This dinamic concept is conceived as a circulation system that links the activities within the park. Each area has a main designated activity with transition areas between the center of each loop and its periphery and between loops.
Activities and Circulation In Parc Jean-Drapeau you can bike or walk on trails specially designed for you. These routes will guide you through different activities. You are about to experience a wide range of events and recreation activities in a single place. Enjoy our short guided tours around the park. You can choose the option that best fits you.
Open air scenario City viewing Amphitheatre Lac des Cygnes SUP Yoga & Fitness Place des Nations Market and Restaurant Food production Jardin des Floralies Parc Administration Botanical Gardens City viewing Observation path Water sports pavilion Casino Jean Dore Beach Grand Prix Paddocks Bassin Oympique
City viewing Ferry Station Restaurant Promenade Playground Trekfit circuit Stewart Museum Rock Climbing Wall La Ronde entrance Tour de Levis Fishing/contemplation Picnic area Aquatic Complex Yoga/Pilates Plaza F1
Restaurant Biosphere Museum Beach Ecological protected area Mare au Diable Greywater treatment Indoor sports Tunise Pavilion Open air rowing/swimming
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A greener future Landscape design in Parc Jean-Drapeau was meant to create dense areas in the inner part of the park while having low and medium vegetation on the periphery to create a visual connection with St. Lawrence river and the city of Montreal.
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THINKING ABOUT THE FUTURE... As urban conglomerations are becoming denser, parks will try to find its place in cities. Green areas will create networks. Paths, walkways, and platforms (park network) will take the form of cities at different levels. Parks may be directly connected to the buildings and the form of its context will be preserved.
LAC DES NATIONS HISTORY, ART AND NATURE Lac des Nation will be a combination of history, art, water and landscape to create the most attractive spot in the island. Visitors will be able to enjoy music on the water while sitting on a green space surrounded by trees. The project includes a new design for Place des Nations. It will be transformed into a place for events, an ice rink and an open plaza depending on the season.
Lac des Nations Existing conditions The southern area of St. Helen Island is divided internally into two parts by Pont de La Concorde. Externally, the evident separation that exists today between this site and the rest of the park will be reinforced by the new amphitheatre. The design of it streghtened an EastWest connectivity however, it blocks the southern area of St. Helen Island.
FRAGMENTATION
The main objective of the new design will be to stablish a North - South connection incorporating St. Lawrence River as a visually integrated area of the park. Another important objective will be to link all the adjacent points of attraction and public art sculputures using Lac des Cygnes as the element of cohesion.
RECONNECTION
Trois disques
Phare du Cosmos
COHESION
Lac des Nations Seating / Picnic area
Lac des Nations Design Process Place des Nations has been permanently closed to the public for some years. It will be re-open with a new concept: creating a North-South connection that resolves the fragmentation of this area.
1. Lac des Cygnes will be extended to the South side. It will create the effect of a “floating plaza�.
The main icons of this place: Lac des Cygnes, Place des Nations, St. Lawrence River, natural and public art elements will be phisycally and visually linked thorugh a main element: the lake.
2. Part of the original elements of Place des Nations will be eliminated to create an open area visually and phisically connected to Parc JeanDrapeau.
3. A new dock will be installed to generate a virtual connection between Trois Disques, the new amphitheatre, Swan Lake, and St. Lawrence River.
In Lac des Nations you will be able to assist open events while sitting on a green and natural environment. Surrounded by the sounds of nature. THINKING ABOUT THE FUTURE... Parks will have an active role in response to environmental challenges. Floating parks will be located on rivers and coastal areas. Desalination systems and water purifiers will be essential parts of public spaces.
MUSIC ON THE WATER
IT IS SNOW TIME During winter, Place des Nations is transformed into an ice rink. Come and have a relaxing time. This place is magnifique!
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