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EXPO 1980 Montreal
Biodome Montreal.jpg
The 1976 Olympic Velodrome, venue of the indoor exhibits
Overview
BIE-class Horticultural exposition
Name Floralies Internationales de Montréal
Participant(s)
Countries 23
Location
Country Canada
City Montreal
Coordinates 45°30′21.2″N 73°31′39.1″W / 45.505889°N 73.527528°W / 45.505889; -73.527528
Timeline
Opening May 17, 1980 (1980-05-17)
Closure September 1, 1980 (1980-09-01)
Horticultural expositions
Previous Wiener Internationale Gartenschau 74 in Vienna
Next Floriade 1982 in Amsterdam
Specialized expositions
Previous Expo '75 in Okinawa
Next Expo 81 in Plovdiv
Universal expositions
Previous Expo '70 in Osaka
Next Seville Expo '92 in Seville

The Floralies Internationales de Montréal was a huge international flower and plant show held in Montreal, Canada in 1980. It was a special event, recognized by the Bureau of International Expositions, which is like a worldwide club for big exhibitions. This show was unique because it happened in two parts: first, an indoor display, and then, outdoor gardens.

What Was the Floralies Internationales?

The Floralies Internationales de Montréal was the 8th international horticultural exposition recognized by the Bureau of International Expositions. A horticultural exposition is a big event where countries show off their amazing plants, flowers, and garden designs. It's a chance for people to see beautiful nature from all over the world in one place.

Two Amazing Flower Shows in One!

This special event was split into two main parts, happening one after the other.

The Indoor Flower Show

The first part was an indoor event held in the former Olympic Velodrome. This building was originally used for cycling races during the 1976 Olympics. For the Floralies, it was transformed into a stunning indoor garden.

  • It opened on May 17, 1980.
  • It closed on May 29, 1980.
  • Seventeen different countries showed their plants and flowers inside the Velodrome.
  • After the Floralies, the Velodrome was changed again to become the Montreal Biodome, a popular nature museum.

The Outdoor Gardens

The second part of the Floralies was an outdoor display of beautiful gardens. These gardens were set up on Notre Dame Island, which is the same place where the famous Expo 67 world's fair happened years before.

  • The outdoor gardens opened on May 31, 1980.
  • They stayed open all summer until September 1, 1980.
  • Twelve countries created their own special gardens for everyone to enjoy.

Countries from Around the World Participated

Many countries came to Montreal to share their beautiful plants and garden designs. It was a chance for visitors to see how different cultures use plants and create stunning landscapes.

Countries in the Indoor Floralies

Seventeen countries participated in the indoor flower show:

Countries in the Outdoor Floralies

Twelve countries showcased their gardens in the outdoor part of the event:

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