An often overlooked square in the heart of downtown, just south of Rue Ste-Catherine, this splash of colorful flowers and green grass is an oasis in the middle of an always-crowded area. The monument in the center is to King Edward VII; various street vendors on the north side include a wonderful flower market in the summer. Le Grand Comptoir, one of the city's best values in French cuisine, lies on the east side; Birk's jewelers is on the northwest corner.
Famous architect Georges-Alphonse Monette outlined the Church of Saint-Léon-de-Westmount also known as Église Saint-Léon de Westmount and constructed it in 1901. It was made with a technique called buon fresco that is used by applying wet plaster. The building has a trademark Italianate facade, bell tower and is a classic example of Romanesque Revival style of architecture. The glass windows are colorfully painted. In 1997 the church was registered in the National Historic Site of Canada.
The Mihai Eminescu Statue is located at Plateau-Mont-Royal in Montreal, Canada. Sculpted by Vasile Gorduz, this monument represents Canadian-Romanian ties and presence of Romanians in Canada.
This monument is dedicated to Admiral Horatio Nelson, who lost his life in the Battle of Trafalgar.
Located atop Mount Royal, this cross was erected as a gesture of thanking God for protecting this region from floods.
Located in the historic district of Old Montreal, 500 Place D'Armes is one of the tallest buildings in the city. Designed by architects Jacques David and Pierra Boulva, the building towers more than 430 feet (133 meters). Originally built as the Banque Canadienne Nationale Tower, the structure boasts of 32 stories and doubles up as a popular landmark on Montreal's skyline.
The Mihai Eminescu Statue is located at Plateau-Mont-Royal in Montreal, Canada. Sculpted by Vasile Gorduz, this monument represents Canadian-Romanian ties and presence of Romanians in Canada.
This monument is dedicated to Admiral Horatio Nelson, who lost his life in the Battle of Trafalgar.
Located atop Mount Royal, this cross was erected as a gesture of thanking God for protecting this region from floods.
Located in the historic district of Old Montreal, 500 Place D'Armes is one of the tallest buildings in the city. Designed by architects Jacques David and Pierra Boulva, the building towers more than 430 feet (133 meters). Originally built as the Banque Canadienne Nationale Tower, the structure boasts of 32 stories and doubles up as a popular landmark on Montreal's skyline.
Located between St-Jacques and Notre-Dame Streets, this square dates from the late 17th Century. Surrounding it are many of the original buildings from subsequent historical eras, including Notre-Dame Basilica and the St-Sulpice Seminary. At the center of the square is a statue of Paul de Chomedey, the "Sieur de Maisonneuve" and founder of the city. Most tourists today also know the square as the place where they can find a calash ride through the streets of Old Montreal.
Named after the Champ-de-Mars Park near Montreal's City Hall, the Champ-de-Mars Station is a metro station located on Sanguinet Street. Highlighted by its unique architectural design, the station was established in 1966 as per Adalbert Niklewicz's genius. Various artworks that are housed within it set the station apart, these include Marcelle Ferron's exceptionally glorious stained glass windows. The Orange Line Station truly combines artistic expression and modern approach that form the microcosm of Montreal's history and progress.