Guided tour and roundtable
Wednesday, April 8 | 5 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
Conversation – The Montreal Olympic Games: Legacy and Outlook
Free conversation • Paid guided tour[Sold-out] | Space is limited, Reservation required
As Montreal marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Olympic Games, this conversation looks back at the lasting impact of a defining moment in the city’s history. Beyond the athletic achievements, how did the Games reshape Montreal’s urban landscape, its identity and the ways its now-iconic sites are used? What physical and symbolic traces remain today? And what lessons can Montreal’s experience, along with that of other Olympic host cities, offer as we consider the future of these sites in a rapidly changing urban environment?
Inspired by the City Talks, this discussion brings together Taïka Baillargeon, Assistant Policy Director at Héritage Montréal, and Romain Roult, Professor and Chair of the Department of Leisure, Culture and Tourism Studies at the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR). Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Montreal 1976: An Olympic Feat and in partnership with Héritage Montréal, the conversation will draw on selected elements from the exhibition as a starting point for reflection.
A ticketed guided tour of Montreal 1976: An Olympic Feat (in French) will take place prior to the conversation, from 5 to 5:45 p.m.
Evening program
- 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.: Guided tour of the exhibition Montreal 1976: An Olympic Feat [Sold-out]
- 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.: Conversation between Taïka Baillargeon and Romain Roult
Information
- Paid guided tour [Sold-out], Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 5 p.m. • free conversation in French, with a Q&A period in French and English. Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 6 p.m.
- Space limited, reservation required.
- Duration: 75 minutes
- Location: The Museum’s J. Armand Bombardier Theatre
Admission
Guided tour [Sold-out]
- General admission: $10
- Free for members of Indigenous communities
- Free for Exclusive Access Museum members
Conversation:
- Free for everyone
Learn more about the speakers
Taïka Baillargeon
Assistant Policy Director at Héritage Montréal
Taïka Baillargeon is Assistant Policy Director at Héritage Montréal. A passionate observer of cities and literature, she holds a master’s degree in comparative literature and a PhD in urban and tourism studies. Her research has focused on the reconstruction and preservation of built heritage in the aftermath of human and natural disasters, with particular attention to the meaning of place and to abandoned spaces in times of crisis. In recent years, she has taught land-use planning and tourism. Alongside her academic work, she has served as a research consultant with the Collectif Villes Autrement (UQAM), which she co-founded.
Romain Roult
Professor and Chair, Department of Leisure, Culture and Tourism Studies
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Trained as a geographer, Romain Roult holds a PhD in Urban Studies from the Université du Québec à Montréal. He joined UQTR in 2011 as a professor-researcher in the Department of Leisure, Culture and Tourism Studies. His work focuses on sport and has led him to collaborate with community partners on projects related to land-use planning, outdoor recreation, urban tourism and motor racing. His research frequently examines sport in relation to vulnerable populations, particularly people living with disabilities and immigrant communities.
Exhibition
From March 27, to September 13, 2026
Montreal 1976: An Olympic Feat
To mark the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal, the Museum presents an unprecedented retrospective on this global event. Featuring a rich collection of documents and objects—including archives, artefacts, editorial cartoons, uniforms, posters, and photographs—the exhibition explores the many facets of the Games, with a special focus on their aesthetic and design elements.
Discover
In collaboration with
Be an insider!
Subscribe to our newsletter to get the inside scoop on upcoming exhibitions and cultural events.
Subscribe now