Is that the USS Enterprise?

Although you may think it came out of a sci-fi movie, the Montreal Olympic Stadium is in fact, not a novel Star Trek ship docked on the island, never to take flight again. The 'BIG O', also known as Olympic Stadium, was notably the main venue for the 1976 Summer Olympics held here, right in Montreal. With its obvious functionalities, the stadium become the venue of choice for several professional sports teams, such as the Montreal Expo's (MLB), Alouettes (CFL), and Impact (MLS). Despite this large facility being one of the most famous buildings in Montreal, it has received its fair share of controversy and problems. The facility was unfortunately not fully completed in time for the 1976 Olympics, with major improvements necessary for the room and the tower above. The tower is renown to be the largest inclined structure in the world, initially designed to support a retractable roof. It was not until many years later that the tower as well as the roof were fully completed and operational. However, this component kept running into major problems, including ripped pieces and faulty design, forcing the construction and implementation of a permanent roof in 1998. Due to the many of these necessary renovations, the project was completed well over budget, thus infamously adopting the nickname as the 'Big Owe'. Nonetheless, the Big O(we) has had a handful of great moments, hosting performances by AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, and Pink Floyd, as well as other numerous conventions and events. Furthermore, the observatory, accessible via a funicular that travels up the spine of the tower, is a sure spot to capture spectacular views of the city below.