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| Customer Service | 514 872-6120 |
| Emergency and security | 514 872-9999 |
| Jean-Doré Beach | 514 872-0199 |
| Aquatic Complex | 514 872-7368 |
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Notices
Mobility
Detours for vehicular traffic on Saturday, April 26, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Île Sainte-Hélène will be accessible via the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, while Casino guests will have to use the Concorde Bridge.
Transit between the two bridges will not be possible during this period.
Rue des Seagull is one-way between Macdonald Road and Parking lot P11 due to the establishment of a pedestrian detour that provides access to the Biosphere.
The work taking place at the Biosphere should be completed by early June 2025.
Delays and detours to be expected, reduce your speed and follow the directions of the traffic signs.
Tour de Lévis work
The Tour de Lévis Tower was built in 1937 in conjunction with the development of the municipal park on Île Sainte-Hélène. Housing an abandoned water reservoir, the tower is now one of the main landmarks on the islands' landscape. The top of the tower has an observation deck which affords visitors an outstanding view of downtown Montréal, and this panorama extends to the South Shore's metropolitan area.
Restoration work
As part of its 2020-2030 Conservation, Design and Development Management Plan, the Société du parc Jean-Drapeau defined a conservation plan for all its heritage assets, including the Tour de Lévis. The work aligns with the plan for an overall vision of the project, and once completed, it will enhance visitors' enjoyment and experience, make the site safer and preserve the high quality of this built heritage.
Features and components of the sector
The Tour de Lévis has a municipal status as a "heritage building of interest" and is also designated as being "an outstanding heritage value sector" in the City of Montréal's urban plan. Major efforts have been made to preserve this iconic heritage to ensure the building's historical continuity and enhance its historical and social significance.
The Tour de Lévis is composed of breccia stones that come from a quarry on Île Sainte-Hélène. During exploratory work on the building, numerous problems were detected in the masonry on the building's inner and outer facings; this was due to the tower being exposed to bad weather conditions, the leaning of the wall, the positioning of the tower atop a cliff and, mainly, the changing quality of the stone. On the latter point, an analytical report underscored the fact a "breccia" stone type should not be used because of their characteristics (micro-cracking, heterogenous porosity, etc.) and their poor, long-term mechanical performances for this type of work. As a result, about 90% of the stones will eventually have to be replaced by a more durable stone recommended by specialists, namely a silica sandstone which will oxidize over time and become the same colour as the original stones.
The restoration strategies set down for the Tour de Lévis will be used for upcoming work on all the buildings that have this stone, which is emblematic of the Parc. This includes the Aquatic Complex, Hélène-de-Champlain pavilion and some of the public urinals.
Timetable
Phase 1
August 2020 to April 2021
Structural work
Exploratory work needs to be done on the Tour de Lévis to:
- Check the condition of the existing stone, repair the cracks and replace the damaged stones.
- Reparation work on the steel structure.
| Budget | $800 000 |
| Status | Finished |
| Impact | The Tour de Lévis will not be open to the public while the work is going on. |
Phase 2
August 2021 to September 2022
Restoration of the building envelope
Phase 2 continues the masonry work done during Phase 1, which enabled the restoration of about 20% of the tower's outer facing. Phase 2 work, consists of, but is not limited to, the following:
- Restoring the outer masonry, the remaining 80%.
- Restoring the inner masonry: rejointing, solidifying the major cracks, replacing the window lintels.
- Minor repairs to the windows, sealing and painting.
| Budget | $3 million |
| Status | Finished |
| Impact | The Tour de Lévis will not be open to the public while the work is going on. |
Phase 3
April to December 2024
Phase 3 of the restoration work on the Tour de Lévis will ensure the longevity of the building and bring many of its electro-mechanical components up to standard. Once this phase has been completed, the building will again be fully operational. The work being done on this project includes, but is not limited to, the following aspects:
- The addition of a fresh air ventilation system.
- Upgrades to the tower's lighting system, including indoor lighting and implementing the reservoir lighting;
- Renovating the building's indoor and outdoor staircase;
- Various renovation work in the indoor sector;
- Various landscaping renovations, notably new plantings and the addition of urban furniture;
- Various fire=protection work including the installation of a new sprinkler system and replacing the fire pump.
| Budget | $4 million |
| Status | In progress |
| Impact | The Tour de Lévis will not be open to the public while the work is going on. |
Videos
Video clip on the work at the Parc Jean-Drapeau's Tour de Lévis.
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Mobility
Getting to Tour de Lévis
To make it easier to get around, here is the exact location of the Tour de Lévis at Parc Jean-Drapeau posted on Google Maps.
Subway Station
The Jean-Drapeau subway station on the Line 4 — Yellow is located on Île Sainte-Hélène, in the heart of Parc Jean-Drapeau. To get to the Parc easily and quickly, the subway is still the best way to go!
River shuttle
During the summer season, Parc Jean-Drapeau visitors can use the river shuttle as a means of transportation, from the Vieux-Port de Montréal (Jacques-Cartier pier) and the city of Longueuil.
STM shuttle
Three STM shuttles provide a connection between the Jean-Drapeau subway station and various attractions.
Bike
The Parc is one of the few places where you can cross the Saint Lawrence River on your bike: simply take the bike paths of the Jacques Cartier Bridge, the Concorde Bridge or the Bike link.
Walking
People can enjoy many of the cycling paths to get to or pass through the Parc Jean-Drapeau, either running or walking.
With more than 25 kilometres of trails and pathways, the Parc is a pleasant spot for hiking, all year round.
Parking
Motorists can get to Parc Jean-Drapeau by taking the Jacques Cartier Bridge or the Concorde Bridge.
Nearby parking areas: P10, P11
Taxibus service
You can reserve a taxi for your travels at the Parc by using a valid STM transport fare.
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