Exterior view photograph. Youth Pavilion exterior (lot D-529). Thirty-three Canadian youth organizations joined together to realize the Youth Pavilion. 12 main exhibition cells, each with a different theme, were arranged around a central open court. Among the activity areas were a theatre, a cafe and snack bar, and a TV show area. The central court served as an open air amphiteatre. At night, one of the exhibition cells became a discotheque. Young performers and artists from around the world shared their talents at the Youth Pavilion. 12 rectangular volumes arranged in a circle with angular roof formation. Balloon frame wood studs with stucco on gypsum lath. (S: 200' diameter --- A: 18,000 sq. ft. --- H: 40' (to top of mechanical loft), 8' - 18' high cells.)

Exterior view photograph. Storefronts in Carrefour International.

Exterior view photograph. "Port Sainte-Helene" Marina (lot D-553) almost at capacity. The marina is situated on the north east end of La Ronde. Equipped to dock 300 yachts, upwards of 250 of it's moorings housed visiting crafts. Crescent shaped.

Aerial photograph of La Ronde Rides Centre and its feature attraction "The Gyrotron" (lots D-524, D-527, D-528, D-529, D-533, D-535, D-546). With a capacity of 3,000 people per hour, the gyrotron was the largest structure on La Ronde. It consisted of the "Space" ride (near the Marina's edge) and the "Volcano". The two rides were connected in the air by bridge. Appears like two pyramidal elements enclosed inside a spaceframe and constructed chiefly of aluminum tubes and galvanized iron plates (aluminum clad, honeycombed paper with wood edges used for exterior cladding), height 215' 4".

Aerial photograph of La Ronde and its Marina. Jacques-Cartier Bridge and the city of Montreal in the background.

Aerial photograph of La Ronde's western end (facing east). Exterior view, La Ronde (lots D-527, D-531, D-533, D-535, D-541, D-542, D-543, D-545, D-546, D-547, D-551). Visible are: The Mall, La Promenade, The Rides Centre, Gyrotron, Le Village, The Moorings, Minirail Station, The Garden Of Stars, Laterna Magika, La Spirale, Carrefour International.

Exterior view photograph. "Port Sainte-Helene" Marina at capacity.

Exterior view photograph. Artist's drawing of the Dancing Waters show on Dolphin Lake (lot D-523, D-530). The show boasted spectactualr color and over 1000 different fountain effects set to music. 2,700,000 gallons of water shot through 2,000 fountain nozzles sometimes reaching height of 100 feet. The evening installation of the show featured a synchronization with a fireworks display.

Exterior view photograph. Children riding the miniature train inside Children's World (lot D-528). Conceived as an amusement park for children, Children's World featured five rides, a puppet theatre, a restaurant and a toy shop. Among the major rides were a minature train called Old 99, a water raft ride and a minature roller coaster on Pumpkin Hill. Structural steel for restaurant and theatre, reinforced concrete for remaining buildings. Sheet glass and asbestos panels, canvas on steel frame and exposed concrete. (S:380' x 190' --- A: 70,000 sq. ft. (total), 5,500 sq. ft. (enclosed) --- H: 30' (restaurant), 20' (theatre))

Exterior view photograph. Aerial photograph of Carrefour International. Carrefour International was a one or two storey (mixture) complex of international restaurants and shops sprinkled with courtyards and plazas. It featured an antique Beldium merry-go-round that broadcasted lively carnival music. Multiple building clusters on a triangular grid. Heavy timber and cement painted asbestos with plywood and pvc roofing. Cedar shingles on two restaurants. (S: 540' x 260' (irregular). --- A: 47,000 sq. ft. --- H: 17' 6" to 24' 6")