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  • I tried to imagine Olympic Park as it was when it hosted the 1976 Summer Olympics. I imagined it to be bustling with activity, filled with athletes and spectators from all over the world who came to participate in an historical sporting event. In my mind, there was an energy in the air that you could almost touch. Of course, I wasn't even there, so my assumptions are based exclusively on what I see happening when I watch the Olympics of today; the Michael Phelps era of Olympic history. Fast forward to 2012, the Phelps era, and a stroll around Olympic Park will make you feel as if you are wandering through a post-apocalyptic wasteland on some far away planet, light years away from its former 1976 Olympic glory. From what I've read, the construction and planning of Olympic Park was a nightmare before it even started. Tons of delays, poor budgeting, massive amounts of debt and sub par construction techniques all marred what is actually a pretty awesome looking group of facilities. As dilapidated as it is, I think it is really cool. It's futuristic and extremely dated, an eyesore and a masterpiece, historical and irrelevant - a truly fascinating place. We took a guided tour which brought us to many of the main sites of the park, including Olympic Stadium (former home of the Expos) and the Olympic pool. I believe the tour lasted just under one hour. We also went up to the Montreal Tower observation deck for some amazing views. We skipped the Bio-dome, unfortunately. We just didn't have time to check it out. All of the things we did at Olympic Park were worth it, but for me, the best part of it was when I was able to tune out the tour guide and imagine what this place used to be like and how it became what it is today. I'm just happy that no pieces of concrete collapsed on me in the process.
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