Floralies Internationales de Montréal facts for kids
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The 1976 Olympic Velodrome, venue of the indoor exhibits
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| 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 |
| Timeline | |
| Opening | May 17, 1980 |
| Closure | September 1, 1980 |
| 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.
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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:
- South Africa
- Belgium
- Canada
- Cameroon
- China
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Spain
- United States
- France
- Guatemala
- Netherlands
- Indonesia
- Italy
- Japan
- Peru
- Venezuela
Countries in the Outdoor Floralies
Twelve countries showcased their gardens in the outdoor part of the event:
