It was also home to the Montreal Expos of Major League Baseball from 1969 to the 2004 season .
In the past , Montreal has also hosted many world - renowned sporting events , namely the 1976 Summer Olympics .
Montreal was also home to the Montreal Expos of Major League Baseball from 1969 to the 2004 season .
In the past , Montreal has also hosted many world - renowned sporting events , namely the 1976 Summer Olympics .