When was expo 67

Pearson worried that Montreal wouldn't meet the tight construction deadlines of the exposition. The fear of an unprecedented disaster hung in the air right until opening day; what if the country stumbled on the world stage? But when Expo opened its doors on April 28, , it was a gleaming futuristic spectacle. A monorail train snaked through the immense grounds that included oversized geodesic dome and an innovative housing complex called Habitat Sixty countries erected pavilions, from the sober to the fanciful, on two man-made islands in the St.

The Montreal Star described it as "the most staggering Canadian achievement since this vast land was finally linked by a transcontinental railway.

Expo 67 was sleek, sexy, and lived up to its theme, Man and His World. It was visited by more than 50 million people, a stunning international success. 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.

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Sustainable development Master Forestry Plan A sustainable and responsible outdoors. Expo 67 A bit of history The International and Universal Exposition, which had the theme Man and His World, welcomed over 50 million visitors in six months.

That Expo 67 was sanctioned by the BIE virtually assured participation by a majority of the countries of the world. What is more, the BIE designated it as an exhibition of the "first category," the first to be held in North America. The most important aspect of this "first category" classification is that the exposition must cover the full range of activities of contemporary man.

Implementing legislation passed by the House of Commons in late established a crown company, the Canadian Corporation for the World Exhibition, to build and run the exposition. The exhibition was to be a three-way partnership, with 50 per cent participation by the federal government, On schedule in late , the master plan was completed and submitted to Parliament. The choice of a site for the exhibition presented many difficulties, not the least of which was the shortage of time.

Lawrence Seaway. Despite all the problems, the site was formally turned over to the exhibition corporation on 1 July As finally developed, it was divided into four main areas. These, in turn, were divided into subgroups. Illustrating Man the Creator was an exhibit of approximately paintings borrowed from museums and individuals worldwide.

Also part of this sub-theme were exhibitions of sculpture , photography and industrial design. The social sciences and humanities were grouped under Man and the Community. Expo was an artistic and cultural marvel. Its theme, Man and his World, inspired dramatic pavilions, impressive architecture, modern design, cinematic and technological innovations, and leading artistic performances from across Canada and more than 60 other countries.