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Expo 67 drew more than 50 million visitors

The Biosphere in Montréal, one of Expo 67’s legacy landmarks, photographed in 2017.
The Biosphere in Montréal, one of Expo 67’s legacy landmarks, photographed in 2017. 201708 Biosphere Montreal 24 · Ziko · Photo source · Photo licence: CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized for display; item previews may be cropped. The image remains under the licence shown.
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Expo 67, a World’s Fair held in Montréal from April to October 1967, was the centrepiece of Canada’s centennial celebrations and drew more than 50 million visitors. Its legacy includes Habitat 67, the Biosphere and Parc Jean-Drapeau.

Scope & context

The fair and its legacy landmarks, not individual national pavilions or Montréal’s later events.

Sources behind this record

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Expo 67 National Historic Event ↗

Parks Canada

Historical importance; plaque text