Completed in 1981, the sprawling, twin-towered structure is designed in a play of angles and shapes. The metallic-blue glass exterior of the office complex camouflages the actual number of storeys within (16 and 20 storeys) and reflects the neighbour..

Formerly known as Dominion Square, this pleasant green space was renamed in 1988 in honour of Lord Dorchester, governor of British North America during the late 18C. Long considered the centre of the city, the square is surrounded by a group of remar..

This imposing Renaissance Revival structure (1929) evokes the grandeur of 15C Florentine palaces. Reputed to be the "largest commercial building in Canada," the edifice displayed several features considered innovative for the time: an under..

Today one of Montreal's most distinctive office buildings, the Windsor Hotel was inaugurated in 1878 with a ball honouring the Marquis de Lorne (then governor-general) and his wife Louise, daughter of Queen Victoria. Seriously damaged by fire in 1906..

Set on the slopes of Mt. Royal, Canada's oldest university (1821) has witnessed much growth over the years and today claims an enrolment of some 30,000 students. The buildings gracing the 32ha/79 acre campus reflect a variety of architectural styles...

Erected in 1870, this charming Gothic Revival church is the oldest building on Place du Canada. The well-proportioned interior features a striking double hammer-beam vaulted ceiling of red pine and spruce. Of special interest are the oak reredos with..

Located east of Montreal, this small island, discovered by Samuel de Champlain in 1611, was named for his wife, Hélène Boulé. Transformed into a pleasant park, it has become a popular weekend spot.

The headquarters of Alcan Limited, a major producer of aluminium, features an innovative amalgamation of old and new. Designers of the structure (1983) successfully followed preservation regulations by integrating into its façade the five 19C buildin..

The two blocks of this street between Rues Sherbrooke and Sainte-Catherine are lined with charming Victorian structures, today occupied by fashionable boutiques, art galleries, fine fabric shops and restaurants. During the summer months, many of thes..

The Ritz-Carlton conjures up nostalgic thoughts of the Roaring Twenties. The elegant structure (1912) features a Renaissance Revival façade of limestone embellished with terra-cotta ornamentation, and a wrought-iron canopy illuminated by superb lamps..

This artificial island, created in 1959 and enlarged in 1967, contains a Formula One racetrack, a pleasant lake and beach, and a superb floral garden designed for the International Floralies of 1980 and 2000. The Expo '67 French pavilion, formerly kn..

Formerly located at Château Dufresne, the international design collections of this museum were moved in 1997 to exhibit space next to the Museum of Fine Arts: a passageway connects the two museums. Ceramics, sculptures, textiles and other works trace..

Designed by Peter Rose and Phyllis Lambert, the CCA (1989) is an original example of post-Modern architecture. Forming the core of the horseshoe-shaped building is Shaughnessy House, a Second Empire mansion built in 1874. The main building's interior..

In 1668 Marguerite Bourgeoys built a house here to care for the filles du roy, the King's wards. Destroyed by fire in 1693, the structure was rebuilt five years later on the old foundations. Restored in 1965 and today considered one of the oldest str..

Completed in 1918, this sumptuous Beaux-Arts mansion, commissioned by Marius and Oscar Dufresne, evokes the lifestyle of Montreal's moneyed class in the 1920s and 30s. A total of 44 period rooms present a variety of styles, blending Gothic, Renaissan..

The first important building in Quebec to adopt the Second Empire style was originally built in the 1870s. After a fire in 1922, the building was reconstructed by Joseph-Omer Marchand, who preserved the original walls but added a storey. General Char..

A former school next to the chapel as well as the tower and crypt house a museum dedicated to the life and work of Marguerite Bourgeoys (1620-1700). This legendary woman arrived in Ville-Marie with Maisonneuve in 1653, opened the first school and fou..

After 1861, a series of warehouses designed by Victor Bourgeau was constructed on the former site of the Montreal General Hospital. These buildings were renovated into housing units during the 1980s in a large-scale project that began the movement to..

Sheathed in red sandstone, this 8-storey edifice (1888) was Montreal's first skyscraper. A synthesis of Romanesque and Renaissance Revival styles, the structure features corner towers, arched-lancet windows and rough-hewn stone. Although at the time ..

The form and ornamentation of this Art Deco skyscraper (1930) were inspired by New York City's Rockefeller Center, then under construction.