Monuments & Statues in Montreal

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Monuments & Statues in Montreal

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  • Bernie
    Vancouver, Canada991 contributions
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    Place d'Armes stands as a stunning square in the heart of Old Montreal, Quebec, Canada, prominently featuring a monument dedicated to Paul de Chomedey, the city's founder. The square is undeniably surrounded by architectural masterpieces, including the magnificent Notre-Dame Basilica, Saint-Sulpice Seminary, the iconic New York Life Building, and the historic Bank of Montreal, alongside 500 Place D'Armes.

    As one of the most beautiful squares in Old Montreal, Place d'Armes showcases numerous statues and public art. This open space is skillfully framed by some of the city's finest structures, including its oldest bank, its first skyscraper, and the breathtaking Basilique Notre-Dame.
    Written October 30, 2024
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  • Thomas V
    Oakland, CA19,139 contributions
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    Well the Catholics have theirs, and this one is English and Protestant. From the 19th Century, very grand. We listened to organ music here. Right in the middle of downtown.
    Written October 28, 2022
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  • Bernie
    Vancouver, Canada991 contributions
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    The Maisonneuve Monument, crafted by sculptor Louis-Philippe HĂ©bert in 1895, proudly stands in Place d'Armes in Montreal. This monument pays tribute to Paul de Chomeday, the founder and first governor of Ville-Marie (Montreal), making it a vital historical landmark that celebrates the city's origins.

    Its cobblestone surroundings and charming old-world atmosphere, complete with a central fountain, create an inviting environment. This vibrant area is a magnet for tourists, often alive with stand-up musicians, showcasing the city's rich cultural heritage.
    Written October 29, 2024
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  • Angelique717
    Orlando, FL411 contributions
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    The cross was a beautiful site. We hiked up on the snowy path the see the cross and we are glad we did it. It was nice to see it up close, we could see it in the distance from our hotel room.
    Written January 17, 2024
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  • Foodange
    Manchester, UK4,934 contributions
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    This is a quiet square with a simple monument devoted to the Pioneers. It’s behind the Pointe-à-Callière Museum. Perfect for a breather.
    Written December 6, 2023
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  • sanju_222323
    New Jersey17,804 contributions
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    Montreal citizens erected the monument in 1809, several decades before the Nelson Column in London’s Trafalgar Square. Montreal’s Nelson column has apparently been controversial among the francophone Quebecois, but it has survived several attempts to remove or relocate it.

    The monument is situated at the north end of Place Jacques-Cartier, near Rue Notre-Dame. It is an important landmark in the city and a structuring element of Old Montréal.

    When the monument was erected, this site was one of the largest squares in the city. At the time called the New Market, this public market was considered to be Montréal’s city core.

    Municipal and private buildings, such as the Exchange Coffee House, the Silver Dollar Saloon, the Jesuit church, the Customs Court, and the prison, were around it.
    Written November 3, 2024
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  • IAN D
    Wigan, UK26,600 contributions
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    Montreal’s most imposing monument honors Sir George-Étienne Cartier, a French-Canadian statesman who served as premier of East Canada. The monument is located on the edge of Mount Royal Park. The monument is the grandest in all of Montreal. It measures almost 31 meters tall (101 ft) and is adorned with eighteen bronze statues created by sculptor Joseph Brunet.

    Crowning the monument atop a granite column is the allegorical figure of Glory. The winged woman holds a laurel wreath in her left hand, ready to crown George-Étienne Cartier, who stands below her in front of the column. In his hands he holds a document which bears the inscription “Avant tout soyons canadiens” (Above All, be Canadian).
    Written May 18, 2024
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  • IAN D
    Wigan, UK26,600 contributions
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    The monument stands in the centre of Dorchester Square and faces north. It is the only equestrian monument in Montréal and one of the few in Canada. The monument is composed of a bronze equestrian statue placed on a parallelepiped grey-granite pedestal adorned with three bronze bas-reliefs and numerous inscriptions.
    Written May 18, 2024
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  • JLC-mtl2015
    Montreal, Canada373 contributions
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    Many outdoor sculptures are displayed in the city. Tenderness - La Tendresse (in french) is one of them installed at the corner of Sherbrooke and Peel streets. This white marble sculpture by Paul Lancz, presents the simple connection of a mother and child.
    Written August 8, 2018
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  • Bernie
    Vancouver, Canada991 contributions
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    While exploring Old Montreal during my recent visit, I stumbled upon this adorable bronze sculpture of a man with a big nose right by the Notre-Dame Basilica. It made me smile every time I glanced at it! I found it to be funny and absolutely charming. I just loved it!
    Written October 30, 2024
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  • sunsetch4ser
    Toronto, Canada100 contributions
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    A must see when you are in Montreal, you can never visit too many churches. The architecture of this church is very unique and has a Victorian/Roman style to its architecture. Great place as a quick pitt stop to visit when you are in the area, you will most likely spend 30 minutes, if this place holds a more religious significance to you.
    Written January 2, 2018
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  • Eva T
    United Kingdom5,875 contributions
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    You can find 18th-century French Amphitrite fountain hidden in World Trade Centre at the Rue du Square -Victoria which is complex of historic buildings connected together by a promenade, with restaurants/cafes, art exhibits, shops and offices and nice connections to a metro station. The sculpture is the work of the French sculptor Dieudonné-Barthélemy Guibal (1699-1757). Originally it crowned a fountain in Saint-Mihiel, in the Meuse department of France.
    Written July 28, 2024
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  • IAN D
    Wigan, UK26,600 contributions
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    This monumental sculpture refers to the duty of hospitality and solidarity of every human being, evoking an evangelical precept from the New Testament: ” Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” (Letter to the Hebrews 13:2). The artist depicts children, women and men of different origins and times, piled up on a boat (this can be distinguished by the clothes, hairstyles and accessories), while the wings of an angel appear in the middle of the group.
    The presence of the sculpture solidifies the oratory as a place of welcome for people when they first arrive in Canada.
    Written May 19, 2024
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  • Landon T
    Austin, TX165 contributions
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    Amazing fountain show that includes fire. This is walking distance from the Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal. The park and fountain are open 24/7, but the show is only in the evening. Look up videos on YouTube.
    Written September 21, 2017
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  • toddlerpants
    Droitwich, UK941 contributions
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    As you come down from the Victoria bridge this new sculpture stands between the on and off ramps.
    At first sight it looks like a white steel man sitting with his knees drawn up and his hands clenched in front of them and made from interlinked pieces of metal.
    But if you get a closer look as you ride past you will see that it is made from interlinked letters from different languages.
    It is lit at night
    Written July 14, 2020
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