When the World Came to Montreal: The Urban Legacy of Canada’s Expo 67
Expo 67 stands as one of the most successful world expos ever held, setting records and leaving an enduring impact on Montreal's urban landscape. As part of Canada's 100 years celebrations, the event provided an opportunity for the city to showcase its cultural and technological achievements on a global platform. With over 50 million visitors in just six months, it shattered attendance records, including an astonishing 569,500 visitors in a single day, an unprecedented feat for a world fair at the time. Now, 58 years later, it is worth revisiting the legacy of Expo 67 and exploring the profound transformations it brought to Montreal.
Around the Canada Pavillion in 1967. Image © Cortomaltais via Wikipedia under license CC-BY-SA-4.0
Expo 67 stands as one of the most successful world expos ever held, setting records and leaving an enduring impact on Montreal's urban landscape. As part of Canada's 100 years celebrations, the event provided an opportunity for the city to showcase its cultural and technological achievements on a global platform. With over 50 million visitors in just six months, it shattered attendance records, including an astonishing 569,500 visitors in a single day, an unprecedented feat for a world fair at the time. Now, 58 years later, it is worth revisiting the legacy of Expo 67 and exploring the profound transformations it brought to Montreal.
