Fifty years after the world turned its eyes to Montreal, the city’s remarkable Olympic legacy is being celebrated in a new exhibition at McCord Stewart Museum.
Running from March 27 to September 13, 2026, the exhibition takes visitors behind the scenes of the 1976 Montreal Summer Olympics, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Games, which were held from July 18 to August 1, 1976.
Through photographs, archival materials, and historical artifacts, the exhibition explores how Montreal earned the honor of hosting one of the world’s most celebrated sporting events. Visitors will discover the vision, planning, and ambition that transformed the city into an international destination while highlighting the lasting impact the Olympics had on Montreal’s identity.
The exhibition also reveals the fascinating connection between the 1976 Olympics and the legacy of Expo 67, showing how the success of the World’s Fair helped position Montreal as a vibrant, forward-thinking city capable of welcoming the world once again.
More than a look back at sporting history, the exhibition celebrates a defining chapter in Montreal’s cultural evolution. It showcases the city’s innovation, resilience, and global influence while inviting visitors to reflect on the events that helped shape the Montreal we know today.
Whether you’re passionate about history, architecture, sports, or simply love Montreal, this exhibition offers an inspiring glimpse into one of the city’s proudest moments and the enduring legacy it continues to leave behind.
