All aboard! exhibition

The first station invites visitors to choose a mission: organize the import or export of goods and bring them to their destination by choosing one of three main types of goods, namely containers, dry bulk or liquid bulk.

What activities happen daily at the Port? Here we discover how diversified the fleet is that calls at the Port and how the Port of Montreal compares to other ports in the world. Visitors are invited to plan their trip and see the results of the simulation on a big screen.

Sailing on the St. Lawrence is a unique and difficult experience. Got to get around the obstacles by experimenting with the navigation simulator!

With the advances in technology, the stevedores’ work has considerably changed. They now use a range of equipment to transship goods, which can be discovered through a game that calls on visitors’ dexterity.

The Port of Montreal’s expansion is fascinating! Thanks to an augmented reality map of the Port, the full extent of this expansion can be seen in the development of Port infrastructure.

What actions are taken by the Port of Montreal team to preserve the environment? By crossing an “environmental container” visitors will be able to discover how ships power up electrically dockside and the measures taken to prevent spills.

Freight transport at the Port is also done by truck and train. Thorough coordination of all these means of transport is not so easy, but it is necessary to efficiently route the cargo.

The journey is over when the goods are delivered. This is the opportunity to discover the importance of shipping and port activity in daily life!

The course of the journey is marked out with video clips showcasing key trades in port and marine activities.