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Montreal Aerial Gondoala
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| The Montreal Aerial Gondola will become a world class landmark attraction as famous and successful as the Eiffel Tower, London Eye and CN tower that will attract local, national and international visitors of all ages for many years to come. |
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The Montreal Aerial Gondola is poised to efficiently transport passengers in total comfort. From the Quai Jacques-Cartier station in the Old Port, gondola passengers will travel to the Île-Notre-Dame station in Jean Drapeau Park.
A people-friendly, one-of-a-kind transportation system, the Aerial Gondola will eliminate thousands of vehicles from surrounding roadways and bridges, significantly reducing congestion and pollution.
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Tourism Attraction
- One of the world’s most unique tourist attractions
- Attracts local, national and international interest
- Offers spectacular views of Montreal and surrounding area skylines from a very different vantage point
- Creates a vibrant joie de vivre atmosphere
- Connects all the attractions in Parc Jean-Drapeau (Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, La Ronde, Lac Notre-Dame beach, Olympic rowing basin, the Biosphère, competitions, festivals, picnics, walking trails, bicycle paths, roller blading runs and ski trails) to Montreal – without a vehicle
- All cabins are wheelchair accessible due to level load
- Selected cabins are fitted to carry bicycles and skis
- As a cabin leaves the station every 12 seconds, there is no waiting time
- Provides a quiet, comfortable ride
- Revitalizes Le Vieux-Port by bringing many new visitors to the area
- Another reason to make Montreal a Destination City
Environment
- Electric motor driven (renewable energy)
- No air pollution, as system does not emit any exhaust gases
- No noise pollution, due to system being very quiet
- Removes thousands of vehicles from the roads, resulting in:
- Less air pollution
- A major reduction in greenhouse gases
- Better air quality
Economic Impact
- A major new investment in Montreal
- All Quebec project (ownership, design, construction, equipment supply, management, operation and maintenance)
- Creates tremendous new economic activity by attracting new visitors (local, national and international) to the areas served by the gondola (complete details are contained in the Economic Impact Study)
- Generates new foot traffic for merchants in the area
- Revitalizes Le Vieux-Port by creating a vibrant atmosphere which spills over to surrounding areas
- Enables the Casino to attract new visitors and tourists due to the easy access provided by the gondola system
- Utilizes proven alpine ski technology which allows the system to operate year round – giving year round benefits
- Is a world class attraction in a world class city offering another reason for new visitors to come to our wonderful city.
Infrastructure Transportation
- Provides a unique and efficient year round connection between Le Vieux-Port and Parc Jean-Drapeau.
- Removes thousands of vehicles from the surrounding streets, highways and bridges – greatly reducing existing congestion
- Eliminates waiting time, as a cabin leaves the station every 12 seconds
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