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Montreal’s new observation wheel

April 6, 2017
By CCE

Rising 60 meters above ground, with a view stretching 28 km, the observation wheel features 42 temperature-controlled gondolas.

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La Grande Roue de Montreal.

Beginning this June, Montreal will boast the highest observation wheel in Canada and third highest in Canada/U.S.

Already under construction on Île Bonsecours in the Old Port, Montreal’s Observation Wheel is expected to generate tourism for the metropolitan region. La Grande Roue de Montréal is the private company that designed and will operate this new attraction.

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Observation wheel cabin.

Rising 60 meters above ground, with a view stretching 28 km, the observation wheel features 42 temperature-controlled gondolas that can seat eight during three revolutions over 15 minutes.  The plan is for the wheel to be in operation year round,

See the wheel take shape in real time at the Old Port of Montreal: www.lagranderouedemontreal.com

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