59 The Customs House

The Customs House (105 Rue McGill) is a nine-storey monument built in two phases (1912–1916 and 1934–1936) by the Government of Canada for the receipt and customs clearance of goods.

60 The Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacific Buildings

The Grand Trunk Building (360 Rue McGill), completed in 1902, is an excellent example of eclectic classicism (a mix of styles), while CP’s Shaughnessy Building (401–407 Rue McGill), built in 1912, Montréal skyscraper of the early 20th century.

61 John Young and the architecture of warehouse stores

John Young (1811–1873) was a busi nessman and president of the Montréal Harbour Commission. In 1853, he acquired land bordered by the streets McGill, William and Gray Nun to build a few warehouse stores.

62 The narrow restaurant on Rue McGill

The narrow building on 444 Rue McGill arouses curiosity. Built in 1955 on a thin strip of land along Rue Saint-Maurice, it has always housed a restaurant.

63 The modernism of the former Toronto-Dominion Bank building

The Toronto-Dominion Bank building (500 Rue Saint-Jacques Ouest) with its international style, it illustrated the architectural transition between the classicism of older bank buildings and the modernism of office towers.

64 The World Trade Centre Montréal and the Ruelle des Fortifications

Built between 1988 and 1991, the World Trade Centre Montréal (747 Square Victoria) is a unique real estate project which combines heritage and contemporary architecture.

65 Édifice Jacques-Parizeau – Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec

The Édifice Jacques-Parizeau (1000 Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle), home to the Caisse de dépôt et placement Québec, is a true icon of Montréal’s contemporary architecture and a major financial hub in Québec.

66 Bell Telephone headquarters

In 1929, the Bell Telephone company built its new headquarters on Côte du Beaver Hall. The building became the new landmark between the old and new towns.

30 The Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada

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The Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada is a pioneer of the North American network of railways. A British company incorporated in 1852, it elected to set up its head office in Montréal.

31 Place des Commissaires and the Marché-à-Foin (Haymarket)

In 1809, the commissioners who were tasked with demolishing fortifications acquired land outside the walls to open a public square that would be named Place des Commissaires. It would later be enlarged and take the name of Square Victoria.

32 Allegiance to Queen Victoria

A bridge, a square, an avenue, three streets, two monuments and a metro station all pay tribute to Queen Victoria. Under her reign, the metrop-olis experienced a major period of expansion and growth.

33 Rue Saint-Jacques, Canada’s Wall Street

For a century, from 1850 to 1950, Rue Saint-Jacques was known as the heart of Montréal’s financial district, the “Wall Street” of Canada.

34 The Quartier international de Montréal

The Quartier international de Montréal (QIM) is a sector of the business quarter that groups the head offices of many international organizations within a prestigious urban setting.

35 The Tour de la Bourse and ties with the Vatican

Tour de la Bourse, Place Victoria was erected in 1964. Financed by a company that possessed considerable funds from the Vatican, this work was designed by an Italian architect Luigi Moretti and a famous Italian engineer Pier Luigi Nervi.

36 The Gavazzi Riots: a tragic confrontation over corruption in Rome

The “Church Corner” was often the stage for conflicts among followers of different religions. The Gavazzi Riots in 1853 were one of the bloodiest episodes in the history of Montréal.

37 The “Church Corner” and the postcard view

Around 1850, four churches were built at the corner of Côte du Beaver Hall and Rue De La Gauchetière. The area was called Church Corner. Such an increase in church steeples punctuated the skyline and marked the strong presence held by religion in the city.

14 The view of Saint-Jacques Cathedral from Rue Belmont

Rue Belmont carried its name well. Located at the summit of the hill, it once offered “beautiful views” of the urban landscape and surrounding countryside, an incarnation of the opulence of Côte du Beaver Hall.

15 The urban development plans of New Town

The development of New Town (1840–1860), headed by a small group of landowners involved in business and politics, confirmed the British elite’s success, status and desire for distinction.

16 Square Beaver Hall and Square Phillips, centres of upscale lifestyles

Square Phillips and Square Beaver Hall, derived from the Phillips plan for the establishment of New Town, contributed to the development of the city and demonstrated the alliance between the public and private sectors.

17 The prestigious Rue Sherbrooke and the Roddick Gates

In the early 1860s, several large and opulent homes were built on Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, contributing to the street’s prestigious status.

18 The creation of a view of Avenue McGill College

Many projects and debates in the 1980s created a new heritage awareness, one which showcased and protected a view of Mount Royal from downtown.

19 The “American-style” campus of McGill University

The McGill University campus is enhanced by the landscape scenery of its main entrance, its wooded promenades and its predominantly Victorian architecture.

20 The McTavish reservoir and pumping station

What looks like a castle straight out of the Renaissance is in reality a modern engineering work: a drinking water pumping station and its reservoir.

21 The emergence of the concept of “window on the river” and “view of Mount Royal”

True icons of Montreal’s landscape, the St. Lawrence River and Mount Royal have been showcased since the 1980s through land development projects and a new urban planning by-law.

Urban Landscapes

01 Jeanne Mance, Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve and the birthplace of Montréal

It was at the junction of the Petite rivière Saint-Pierre and the St. Lawrence River that Jeanne Mance and Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve founded Montréal in 1642. However, they were not the first ones there!

02 The former Rivière Saint-Pierre and the William Collector

At the beginning of the 19th century, the Rivière Saint-Pierre was no longer the waterway that Samuel de Champlain had favourably described in his writings. It was an open sewer, a true conduit for epidemics.

03 Pointe-à-Callière and Fort Ville-Marie

Pointe-à-Callière, as indicated by its name, was, at the time, a perfect spit of land for boats to dock.

04 The Lachine Canal and the locks

With the opening of the Lachine Canal in 1825, ships could now bypass the rapids bearing the same name, which transformed Montréal into a hub of industrial development in North America.

05 The creation of the Old Port

The creation of the Old Port is a legacy of Montréal’s 350th anniversary. This large urban park, rooted in the history of area, was born of the public’s desire to reclaim the river.

06 Rue de la Commune and the transformation of natural riverbanks

In 1651, Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve conceded a strip of land along the river to Jean de Saint-Père, which was then used for grazing animals. This is where Rue de la Commune is located today.

74 The big ambitions of Canadian National (CN)

From 1910 to 1960, railway companies, eventually nationalized under the name of the Canadian National (CN), imagined rail development on an international scale, which would con-tribute to redefining the city centre and a modern Montréal.

75 Place Ville Marie, the centre of modernity

Place Ville Marie, a construction project led by the American promoter William Zeckendorf on the request of Canadian National (CN), has been, since 1962, the symbol of Montréal’s modernity, the heart of the city centre and its underground city.

76 Avenue McGill College post-modernist skyscrapers

Avenue McGill College has about ten postmodern buildings and skyscrapers, architecture that typical of the 1980s and 1990s, that mark the economic revival of the city centre.

77 Peter Rose’s Eaton Centre and the revival of the city centre

Construction of the Eaton Centre (705 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest) was part of a strategy, around the 1990s, to revitalize retail business in Montréal’s city centre. Each year, it receives around 30 million visitors.

78 Place Mercantile and the evolution in heritage thinking

The Place Mercantile (770 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest) project in 1982 was a key moment in the protection of built heritage. Rather than demol-ishing old buildings, the tendency since then has been to integrate them into new structures, and in this case, into a modern tower.

79 McGill University’s Morrice and Redpath halls

Morrice Hall (3485 Rue McTavish) and the Redpath Hall (3459 Rue McTavish) are among the most architecturally expressive of all McGill University’s campus buildings.

80 The mansions of Golden Square Mile and Ravenscrag

Golden Square Mile, an expression coined by writer Hugh MacLennan, describes a thousand square mile residential sector on the southern slope of Mount Royal where large mansions were built between 1850 and 1930.

81 McCord Museum: Montréal’s social history museum

David Ross McCord left his personal collection of objects, images and documents to McGill University in 1919, which would lead to the founding of the McCord National Museum two years later.

Public Art

82 Cortège, Projet EVA

Cortège, 2017 Projet EVA (Etienne Grenier & Simon Laroche) Digital Works All along Promenade Fleuve-Montagne (River-Mountain Walkway)

83 Les éléments, Alexandre David

Les éléments, 2018 Alexandre David Installation (concrete) All along Promenade Fleuve-Montagne (River-Mountain Walkway)

84 Entre nous, Andrew Dutkewych

Entre nous, 1992 Andrew Dutkewych Sculpture (bronze, calcaire) Musée Pointe-à-Callière 350 Place Royale, Montréal, QC H2Y 3Y5

85 La peur, Gilles Mihalcean

La peur, 1993 Gilles Mihalcean Installation (aluminum, steel, granite, limestone, marble, sandstone) Centre d’histoire de Montréal Montréal public art collection 306 Place D’Youville, Montréal, QC H2Y 2B6

86 Monument à John Young, Louis-Philippe Hébert

Monument à John Young, 1911 Louis-Philippe Hébert Sculpture (bronze, granite) Montréal public art collection 335 Rue de la Commune Ouest, Montréal, QC H2Y 2E2

87 Nadia ou le saut du tremplin, Marcel Barbeau

Nadia ou le saut du tremplin, 1976 Marcel Barbeau Sculpture (aluminum, acrylic) Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal collection Promenade du Vieux-Port Rue Saint-Pierre at the corner of Rue de la Commune Ouest

88 Choral, Maria José Sheriff

Choral, 2006 Maria José Sheriff Sculpture (aluminum) Fonderie Darling 745 Rue Ottawa, Montréal, QC H3C 1R8

89 Monument à la reine Victoria, Marshall Wood

Monument à la reine Victoria, 1869 Marshall Wood Sculpture (bronze, granite) Square Victoria Montréal public art collection

90 Entourage Guimard, Hector Guimard

Entourage Guimard, 1967 Hector Guimard Architectural element (cast iron, Comblanchien stone) Société de transport de Montréal public art collection Square-Victoria–OACI métro entrance

91 Taichi single whip, Ju Ming

Taichi single whip, 1985 Ju Ming Private collection Square Victoria, near Avenue Viger

92 June, Geneviève Cadieux

June, 2003 Geneviève Cadieux Photography Property of Ivanhoé Cambridge Édifice Jacques-Parizeau, terrace leading to Rue Hermine and Rue Saint-Antoine Ouest

93 La Joute, Jean-Paul Riopelle

La Joute, 1969–1970 Jean-Paul Riopelle Sculpture (bronze) Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal collection Quartier international de Montréal, Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle Mist, light and circle of fire: from mid-May to mid-October

94 Monument au frère André, Émile Brunet

Monument au frère André, 1986 Émile Brunet Sculpture (bronze, granite) Montréal public art collection Place du Frère-André At the corner of Place Phillips and Boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest

95 Monument à Édouard VII, Louis-Philippe Hébert

Monument à Édouard VII, 1914 Louis-Philippe Hébert Sculpture (bronze, granite) Montréal public art collection Square Phillips

96 Place monseigneur Charbonneau, Patrick Coutu

Place monseigneur Charbonneau, 2005 Patrick Coutu Sculpture (aluminum, concrete, granite, marble, serpentine, stainless steel) Property of Ivanhoé Cambridge Place Ville Marie Boulevard Robert-Bourassa

97 Autoportrait, Nicolas Baier

Autoportrait, 2012 Nicolas Baier Installation (glass, stainless steel, concrete, paint) Property of Ivanhoé Cambridge Place Ville Marie esplanade 1 Place Ville-Marie, Montréal, QC H3B 2B6

98 Female Landscape, Gerald Gladstone

Female Landscape, 1972 Gerald Gladstone Fountain-sculpture (bronze, concrete, water equipment) Property of Ivanhoé Cambridge Place Ville Marie esplanade 1 Place Ville Marie, Montréal, QC H3B 2B6

99 Monument à John F. Kennedy, Paul Lancz

Monument à John F. Kennedy, 1986 Paul Lancz Sculpture (bronze, granite) Montréal public art collection Intersection of Avenue du Président-Kennedy and Avenue McGill College

100 La Foule illuminée, Raymond Mason

La Foule illuminée, 1986 Raymond Mason Sculpture Property of Industrielle Alliance Financial Group In front of Tour BNP Paribas, on esplanade McGill 1981 Avenue McGill College, Montréal, QC H3A 3A8

101 Totem urbain / Histoire en dentelles, Pierre Granche

Totem urbain / Histoire en dentelles, 1992 Pierre Granche Sculpture (aluminum, brass, glass, limestone, silicone) McCord Museum 2175 Rue Victoria, Montréal, QC H3A 2A3

102 Inukshuk, Jusipi Nalukturuk

Inukshuk, 1992 Jusipi Nalukturuk Sculpture (stone, cement) McCord Museum 690 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, QC H3A 1E9

103 Le Joyau royal et le Mile doré, Philippe Allard et Justin Duchesneau

Le Joyau royal et le Mile doré, 2017 Philippe Allard et Justin Duchesneau Sculpture (granite Péribonka, brass and translucent concrete) At the corner of Rue Sherbrooke Ouest and Rue McTavish Promenade Fleuve-Montagne (River-Mountain Walkway)

104 Public artworks on the McGill Campus

More than fifteen public artworks to be discovered on the McGill University campus. Image: The Three Bares (1913), Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney 817 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal, QC H3A 0C3

105 Give Peace a Chance, Linda Covit

Give Peace a Chance, 2009 Linda Covit Installation (limestone, indigenous plants) Montréal public art collection Parc du Mont-Royal

45 The Tailors in Place Phillips

The oldest building of the development known as the Philips Plan (1178–1184 Place Phillips) was occupied for decades by Charles Johnson & Son, a tailor who specialized in Scottish kilts.

46 Krausmann’s Lorraine Café and Grill

The Dubrûlé Building, built by the famous architect Ernest Cormier, housed Krausmann’s Lorraine Café and Grill, one of the city’s most recognized restaurants in the 1920s and 1930s.

47 The tragedy of the Blue Bird - Wagon Wheel

On September 1, 1972, arson at the  Blue Bird café-restaurant and the Wagon Wheel bar (1127 Avenue Union) killed 37 people.

48 The pastry shop of Alfred Joyce, a pioneer of the commercialization of downtown

In 1861, confectioner Alfred Joyce  moved his shop onto Rue Sainte-Catherine at the northeast corner of Square Phillips, which marked the shift of the commercial heart of Montréal from Downtown (Old Montréal) to the new Uptown (current downtown area).

49 Victory Square and the World Wars

In the first half of the 20th century, Square Phillips hosted several celebrations and events commem-orating Canadian participation in the two world wars.

50 A friendly agreement and controversy around the Monument à Édouard VII

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The Monument à Édouard VII occupies a prominent position in Square Phillips. It bears witness to Canadians’ patriotic enthusiasm, particularly English-speaking Canadians, during World War I.

51 From Morgan’s to the Hudson’s Bay Company

In 1850, brothers Henry and James Morgan founded the Henry Morgan & Company and set up shop in Square Victoria. Impacted by the great flood of 1886, Morgan’s moved to Square Phillips in 1891.

67 Saint Patrick’s Basilica

Inaugurated in 1847, Saint Patrick’s Basilica is the oldest English-speaking Roman Catholic church in the city. It is the main symbol and religious masterpiece of the Irish community.

68 Paper Hill, the press district

Nestled between Rue Saint-Antoine, Boulevard René-Lévesque Ouest, Côte du Beaver Hall and Rue Bleury, Paper Hill was once an collection of buildings related to the printing industry.

69 The Henry Birks stores

In 1894, Henry Birks and Sons left Rue Saint-Jacques and inaugurated the largest jewellery store in North America in Square Phillips.

70 Former urinals

Urinals (public toilets) were installed in several Montréal squares during the 1930s in the context of the economic crisis and “unemployment work” started by then Montréal Mayor Camillien Houde.

71 Christ Church Cathedral

The Anglican Christ Church Cathedral (635 Rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest) is home to the oldest English-speaking congregation in Montréal and offers a remarkable example of ornamented neo-Gothic architecture.

72 The city in the 1920s

In the 1920s and 1930s, Côte du Beaver Hall and Square Phillips became a prestigious hub testifying to Montréal’s status as a North American metropolis.

73 Crystal Palace of Montréal

The Crystal Palace of Montréal, an exhibition hall inspired by the one in London, was the work of architect John Williams Hopkins. It was inaugu-rated by the Prince of Wales in 1860 in the heart of the New Town.

38 Montréal Vauxhall, a grand amusement centre

Offering a theme park, a zoo, dance hall, tavern and restaurant, Montréal Vauxhall, opened in 1781, was the first amusement park in the city.

39 The North West Company and the “Beaver Club” of Joseph Frobisher

Founded in 1785 by Joseph Frobisher, the “ostentatious baron,” the Beaver Club originally included traders who spent their winters in the Upper Country (west of the Great Lakes).

40 Works by the Grey Nuns and the Saint Patrick parish

The Grey Nuns are intimately linked to the history of the church and the Saint Patrick parish. Many charitable and educational institutions came to be under their responsibility for over a century.

41 The Sulpicians and the strategic establishment of Saint Patrick’s Basilica

In order to meet the needs of the Irish community, and spread the influence of the Catholic religion, the Sulpicians constructed Saint Patrick’s Basilica between 1843 and 1847.

42 The Commerce House

Unveiled in 1967, Commerce House (1080 Côte du Beaver Hall) expressed the ambitions of modern Montréal and the shared desire of francophone and anglophone businessmen to create prestigious headquarters.

43 The artists of the Beaver Hall group

The Beaver Hall Group was a group of artists who helped modernize Canadian painting in the 1920s. They painted many scenes of Montréal’s urban landscape.

44 Saint Joseph’s Oratory and its showcase in downtown Montréal

In 1982, Square Beaver Hall was renamed Place du Frère-André to honour the memory of the founder of Saint Joseph’s Oratory, beatified by Pope John Paul II on May 23 of that same year.

22 The historic site of Mount Royal

Mount Royal is an iconic place, recognized internationally since 2005. Pressure from real estate interests that threatened the integrity of the Mountain led to citizen and govern-ment initiatives to have the site be given proper recognition.

Memory of Places

23 Montréal’s first public square

During a short stopover in the St. Lawrence Valley in 1611, Samuel de Champlain chose a campsite on the shores of the St. Lawrence River, cleared the trees, and founded Place Royale.

24 Historical winter activities on the river’s ice

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In the 19th century, when winter arrived, the St. Lawrence River would transform into a giant playground for Montrealers.

25 Working conditions and labour strikes by canal and port workers and longshoremen

The Old Port and the Lachine Canal are now tourism and recreation centres. But it wasn’t long ago that people worked very hard at these locations.

26 Marguerite d’Youville and the Grey Nuns of Montréal

In 1737, a young widow and her com-panions took a secret vow to care for the poor. Thus, Marguerite d’Youville founded the Sisters of Charity of Montréal, also called the Grey Nuns.

27 Fire at the Parliament and the Rebellion Losses Bill

In 1843, the Parliament of the Province of Canada moved from Kingston to Montréal. It was located in the former Sainte-Anne market building built in 1832 at Place D’Youville, and would become the stage for violent riots.

28 The Great Peace of Montréal

The fur trade was flourishing in New France in the 17th century. But before the Great Peace of 1701, it would also be the cause of violent conflicts between the Amerindian nations and European colonists.

29 The buildings and career of businessman Jesse Joseph

Businessman and consul Jesse Joseph, considered as one of the founders of Canada’s merchant marine, was also one of the most renowned real estate developers of Old Montréal in the 19th century.

07 Blanche Lemco van Ginkel and the survival of Old Montréal

Architect and pioneer Blanche Lemco van Ginkel was actively involved in the preservation of the historic site of Old Montréal. In fact, it was thanks to her efforts that Autoroute Ville-Marie was not built on Rue de la Commune.

08 The commissioners’ plan and Rue McGill

In 1799, Parliament introduced a resolution to demolish the fortifica-tions surrounding the city, since Montréal was no longer a military post. They then mandated commis-sioners to establish a city plan.

09 The cobblestones of Old Montréal

In Old Montréal, the sound of horses trotting on cobblestone streets trans-ports us to a bygone era. However, it should be noted that the streets in that neighbourhood were not always paved with cobblestone

10 Place D’Youville and the Monument aux pionniers

Place D’Youville is located along the former Petite rivière Saint-Pierre, in the axis of Fort Ville-Marie. For a long time, this informal area hosted public markets and the parliament of Canada.

11 The fortifications and the door of the Récollets

Between 1685 and 1804, Montréal was surrounded by fortifications first made of wood, then stone. Their dismantling at the beginning of the 19th century promoted the develop-ment of the city.

12 The harbour commission and the great flood of 1886

The Montréal Harbour Commission was established in 1830. The first improve-ments made to the port started with the construction of masonry docks. The great flood of 1886 contributed to the modernization of the port.

13 The picturesque climb of Côte du Beaver Hall and the terraces between the river and mountain

At the beginning of the 19th century, people reached Vauxhall, a popular recreation area, by taking the pictur esque climb on the south side of Mount Royal. Frobisher Street (Côte du Beaver Hall) was among the first streets to be built up the mountainside.

52 The studio of photographer William Notman

William Notman (1826–1891) is one of Montréal’s most famous photogra-phers. Two of his studios were located in the Square Phillips area.

53 Wild nights on Rue Sainte-Catherine

Concert halls, theatres, cinemas, restaurants and taverns proliferated on Rue Sainte-Catherine, which was already well-known as a shopping paradise in the early 1920s.

54 Rue Sainte-Catherine: a shopping paradise

Originally, Rue Sainte-Catherine was a quiet street that ran through New Town (current downtown area) residential development. At the turn of the 20th century, it became a destination of choice for shopping.

55 The parades and magic of Christmas on Rue Sainte-Catherine

Each year, several parades run along Rue Sainte-Catherine, including the Christmas parade and the Saint Patrick parade, both of which have been

taking place since 1824.

56 James McGill and the birth of McGill University

McGill University was the first institu-tion to be established on the mountain.

57 Simon McTavish and downtown land holdings

At the end of the 18th century, Simon McTavish ran the North West Company and was the most prom-inent Montréal merchant at that time. He, along with a few associates and other notables, established themselves in the area that became New Town (current downtown area).

Built Heritage

58 Grain Silo no. 5 and the grain transfers system

Built at the very beginning of the 20th century on the artificial pier at Pointe-du-Moulin, Grain Silo No. 5 stored grain that arrived by rail and barges before loading them on transatlantic ships.

The Promenade Fleuve-Montagne is a 3.8 km pedestrian walkway that offers Montrealers and visitors the chance to discover Montréal’s emblematic sites.

Legacy Projects

As you walk the course of the Promenade Fleuve-Montagne, you will see in a new light the great architectural, historical and artistic initiatives that shaped the city. More than 100 points of interest, grouped under four themes, allow you to discover the Urban Landscape, the Memory of Places, the Built Heritage, and Public Art that mark the course.

The River-Mountain Walkway

Animations

A Strolling about at Pointe-à-Callière

In collaboration with the Pointe-à-Callière museum, Place D’Youville will be pedestrianized and animated for the summer season. June 8 to September 2, 2017

B The Marché du Vieux

At the Marché du Vieux, fill your basket with fresh produce and bread, but also with unique crafts designed by local artisans. July 21 to October 31, 2017

C Métissage (Exhibition)

The past and the present, the here and away, the self and the other. These lines are blurred to give way to a rich blend of the sculptural displays of Georgia Volpe, Bill Vazan and Jose Luis Torres. July 17 to November 30, 2017 Exhibition curator: Stéphane Bertrand

D Collets de survie II (Exhibition)

Twenty years after their first appear-ance, the Collets de survie by Gilbert Boyer will be wrapped around street lights in Faubourg des Récollets. August 21, 2017, to June 30, 2018

E Path of Resilience (Exhibition)

An exphibition in three locations steeped in history, introducing the works of Maria Hupfield, Nadia Myre and Skawennati, three contem-porary artists with Aboriginal roots. July 8 to November 30, 2017 Exhibition curator: Cheryl Sim

F The musical Square

Square Victoria comes alive with the sounds of jazz musicians and budding artists every Thursday, from July 20 to October 26, 2017, at lunchtime and happy hour.

G The green esplanade of the St-Patrick Basilica

A closely hidden secret of neigh-bouring residents and workers, this haven of greenery is well worth discovering. Guided visits of the Basilica are offered daily.

H Classical middays at Square Phillips

Classical and baroque musical groups liven up Square Phillips every Wednesday from 5 pm to 7 pm, July 19 to October 25, 2017.

I The edible link

Urban agriculture comes to life on Côte du Beaver Hall between Victoria and Phillips squares. July 21 to October 31, 2017

J Le Diplomate parklets

A new take on the traditional public bench, parklets invite pedestrians to sit, talk and relax for a while in Square Victoria. July 4 to October 31, 2017

K Lunch hour yoga at McGill

Free yoga downtown at noon every Wednesday, from June 21 to September 13, 2017.

L McCord Museum Urban Forest

As part of the city’s 375th celebra-tions, the Urban Forest grows back and beyond Rue Victoria. May 24 to October 1, 2017

M The terrasse du mitan

Located halfway between the river and the mountain, this long, plant-filled terrace on Avenue McGill College is worthy of a stop. May 10 to October 31, 2017

N McTavish public market

A multitude of fresh organic products delivered directly from the farm, avail-able in the heart of downtown, thanks to an initiative of McGill students. Thursdays, from July 6 to October 31, from 12:00 pm to 4:30 pm.

O Ephemeral library

An ephemeral library for a dose of culture outdoors, right in the centre of Rutherford Park. From Thursday to Sunday, between July 20 and October 31, 2017.

Photo credits

01 Jeanne Mance, 1606–1673, fondatrice de l’Hôtel-Dieu de St-Joseph de Montréal, 1642, n.d., carte postale, BAnQ, CP 033921 CON.

04 Le canal de Lachine et le port de Montréal, c.1920, carte postale, BAnQ, CP 5658 CON.

05 Affiche du Vieux-Port de Montréal, c. 1985, Vittorio, BAnQ, AFF Q B 000746.

06 Le port de Montréal et la rue de la Commune vers l’est, c. 1878, William Notman, Musée McCord, VIEW-841.0.3.

09 Rues pavées sur la place du Marché-Neuf, 1936, Conrad Poirier, BAnQ, P48,S1,P758.

10 Monument aux pionniers et marché Saint-Anne à la place d’Youville, c. 1895, Musée McCord, VIEW-2817.

12 La rue Saint-Paul et l’édifice de la Douane lors de la grande inondation, 1886, Musée McCord, MP-0000.236.4

14 Scène d’enneigement à Belmont Park, 1891, BAnQ Vieux-Montréal - Archives, MAS 1-59A-b.

16 Estampe montrant le square Phillips, c. 1865, Château Ramezay - Musée et site historique de Montréal, 1996.3022.

17 Strathcona Hall, rue Sherbrooke, c. 1910, Musée McCord, MP-0000.872.10.

19 Le campus de l’Université McGill, 1873–1875, Anonyme, Musée McCord, MP-0000.106.1.

21 Le fleuve Saint-Laurent et le mont Royal, Montréal vu de la montagne, 1840, W.H. Bartlett, BAnQ, ID 010.

24. Embâcle de glace dans le port de Montréal, c. 1905, carte postale, BAnQ, CP 025007 CON.

25. The ship labourer’s strike : Demonstration in front of S.S. Moravian, 1880, BAnQ, ID B 13.

25 Marie Marguerite du Frost de la Jammeraie, veuve d’Youville, 1905, BAnQ, CP 003567.

27 Ruines du parlement, marché Sainte-Anne, 1849, John Henry Walker, Musée McCord, MO-0000.811.2.

29 Jesse Joseph, 1877, Notman & Sandham, Musée McCord, II-43721.

30 Le pont Victoria, 1899, William Notman & Son, Musée McCord, VIEW-3248.

31 Vue de la côte du Beaver Hall depuis le square des Commissaires, c. 1870, BAnQ, MAS 1-55A-a.

32 Monument à la Reine Victoria au square Victoria, c. 1908, carte postale, BAnQ, CP 5459 CON.

33 La rue Saint-Jacques, c. 1885, William Notman & Son, Musée McCord, VIEW-1990.1.

36 Émeute Gavazzi au marché au foin, 1853, Anonyme, Musée McCord, MP-0000.812.2.

37 Square Victoria, BAnQ, CP 033196 CON.39 Affiche publicitaire de la compagnie Molson

présentant la maison d’été de Joseph Frobisher construite sur la colline Beaver Hall, 1931, Château Ramezay – Musée et site historique de Montréal, 1998.9962.5.

40 Le refuge St. Bridget’s Refuge, c. 1896, William Notman & Son, Musée McCord, VIEW-2969.

42 La côte du Beaver Hall en 1967, tiré de Marc. H. Choko (1990), Les grandes places publiques de Montréal, Montréal, Éditions du Méridien, p. 107.

43 Mabel May, Toits. Vue de mon atelier, rue University, tire de Jacques Desrochers et Brian Foss (2015), Le groupe de Beaver Hall. Une modernité des années 1920, Montréal et Londres, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal et Black Dog Publishing, p. 203.

44 Monument et place du Frère-André, 2012, Guy L’Heureux, Bureau d’art public, Ville de Montréal.

45 Le square Beaver Hall, vers 1925, BAnQ, CP 028453.

46 Krausmann’s “Lorraine” Cafe, Phillips Square : famous for food, beer and wines, seating capacity of 300, c. 1925, carte postale, BAnQ, CP 029934 CON.

48 Magasin d’Alfred Joyce, confiseur, rue Cathcart, 1921, William Notman & Son, Musée McCord, VIEW-19857.

50 Monument au roi Édouard, square Phillips, 1914, William Notman & Son, Musée McCord, VIEW-5304.

51 Magasin de Henry Morgan, rue Sainte-Catherine, c. 1890, William Notman & Son, Musée McCord, VIEW-2539.1.

52 Studio photographie de William Notman & Son sur l’avenue Union, 1913, William Notman & Son, Musée McCord, VIEW-8740.

53 Le théâtre Capitol, 1925, Musée McCord, MP-0000.587.144.

54 Les grands magasins sur la rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Archives de la Ville de Montréal, R3153-1-2-003.

55 Parade du Père Noël, Conrad Poirier, 1938, BAnQ, P48,S1,P2205.

58 Les silos du port de Montréal, 1948, Conrad Poirier, BAnQ, P48,S1, P16577.

60 Siège social du Grand Tronc, c. 1906, William Notman & Son, Musée McCord, VIEW-4194.

61 Monument à John Young, c. 1913, William Notman & Son, Musée McCord, VIEW-4993.

66 Édifice Bell Telephone Co. depuis le square Victoria, Bibliothèque et Archives Canada, MIKAN 3323151.

67 La basilique Saint-Patrick et son parvis-jardin, 1910, William Notman & Son, Musée McCord, VIEW-4810.0.

69 Le square Phillips et le Birks Building, 1894, BAnQ, In : Montreal illustrated 1894... Montreal : published by the Consolidated Illustrating Co., p. 71.

70 Le square Phillips vu depuis le 17e étage de la tour University, 1937, Conrad Poirier, BAnQ.P48,S1,P1215

71 La Cathédrale anglicane Christ Church, 1866, John Henry Walker, Musée McCord, M975.62.586.

73 Le Crystal Palace, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, 1866, William Notman & Son, Musée McCord, I-20722.2.

75 Vue aérienne de la Place Ville-Marie, 1965, Archives de la Ville de Montréal, VM94-B010-003.

79 Cérémonie d’ouverture de la bibliothèque Redpath, Université McGill, 1893, Anonyme, Musée McCord, MP-0000.25.250.

80 Salon de la maison Allan « Ravenscrag », 1911, William Notman & Son, Musée McCord, II-185093.

81 Centre universitaire des étudiants, rue Sherbrooke, c. 1910, William Notman & Son, Musée McCord, VIEW-4848.

85 Michel Dubreuil, 2010 86 Guy L’Heureux, 2012 89 Guy L’Heureux, 2013 90 Archives de la STM 91 Michel Dubreuil, 2012 94 Guy L’Heureux, 2012 99 Guy L’Heureux, 2013 104 Daisy Charles

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Animations

A Strolling about at Pointe-à-Callière

B The Marché du Vieux

C Métissage (Exhibition) 1 Jose Luis Tores 2 Bill Vazan 3 Georgia Volpe

D Collets de survie II (Exhibition)

E Path of Resilience (Exhibition) 1 Marie Hupfield 2 Nadia Myre 3 Skawennati

F The musical Square

G The green esplanade of the St-Patrick Basilica

30 The Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada

31 Place des Commissaires and the Marché-à-Foin (Haymarket)

32 Allegiance to Queen Victoria

33 Rue Saint-Jacques, Canada’s Wall Street

34 The Quartier international de Montréal

35 The Tour de la Bourse and ties with the Vatican

36 The Gavazzi Riots: a tragic confrontation over corruption in Rome

37 The “Church Corner” and the postcard view

38 Montréal Vauxhall, a grand amusement centre

Urban Landscapes

01 Jeanne Mance, Paul de Chomedey de Maisonneuve and the birthplace of Montréal

02 The former Rivière Saint-Pierre and the William Collector

03 Pointe-à-Callière and Fort Ville-Marie

04 The Lachine Canal and the locks

05 The creation of the Old Port

06 Rue de la Commune and the transformation of natural riverbanks

47 The tragedy of the Blue Bird - Wagon Wheel

48 The pastry shop of Alfred  Joyce, a pioneer of the com-mercialization of downtown

49 Victory Square and the World Wars

50 A friendly agreement and controversy around the monument Édouard VII

51 From Morgan’s to the Hudson’s Bay Company

52 The studio of photographer William Notman

53 Wild nights on Rue Sainte-Catherine

54 Rue Sainte-Catherine: a shopping paradise

Public Art

82 Cortège, Projet EVA

83 Les éléments, Alexandre David

84 Entre nous, Andrew Dutkewych

85 La peur, Gilles Mihalcean

86 Monument à John Young, Louis-Philippe Hébert

87 Nadia ou le saut du tremplin, Marcel Barbeau

88 Choral, Maria José Sheriff

89 Monument à la reine Victoria, Marshall Wood

15 The urban development plans of New Town

16 Square Beaver Hall and Square Phillips, centres of upscale lifestyles

17 The prestigious Rue Sherbrooke and the Roddick Gates

18 The creation of a view of Avenue McGill College

19 The “American-style” campus of McGill University

20 The McTavish reservoir and pumping station

21 The emergence of the concept of “window on the river” and “view of Mount Royal”

22 The historic site of Mount Royal

62 The narrow restaurant on Rue McGill

63 The modernism of the former Toronto-Dominion Bank building

64 The World Trade Centre Montréal and the Ruelle des Fortifications

65 Édifice Jacques-Parizeau – Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec

66 Bell Telephone headquarters

67 Saint Patrick’s Basilica

68 Paper Hill, the press district

69 The Henry Birks stores

70 Former urinals

71 Christ Church Cathedral

100 La Foule illuminée, Raymond Mason

101 Totem urbain / Histoire en dentelles, Pierre Granche

102 Inukshuk, Jusipi Nalukturuk

103 Le Joyau royal et le Mile doré, Philippe Allard et Justin Duchesneau

104 Public artworks on the McGill Campus

105 Give Peace a Chance, Linda Covit

H Classical middays at Square Phillips

I The edible link

J Le Diplomate parklets

K Lunch hour yoga at McGill

L McCord Museum Urban Forest

M The terrasse du mitan

N McTavish public market

O Ephemeral library

39 The North West Company and the “Beaver Club” of Joseph Frobisher

40 Works by the Grey Nuns and the Saint Patrick parish

41 The Sulpicians and the strategic establishment of Saint Patrick’s Basilica

42 The Commerce House

43 The artists of the Beaver Hall group

44 Saint Joseph’s Oratory and its showcase in downtown Montréal

45 The Tailors in Place Phillips

46 Krausmann’s Lorraine Café and Grill

07 Blanche Lemco van Ginkel and the survival of Old Montréal

08 The commissioners’ plan and Rue McGill

09 The cobblestones of Old Montréal

10 Place D’Youville and the Monument aux pionniers

11 The fortifications and the door of the Récollets

12 The harbour commission and the great flood of 1886

13 The picturesque climb of Côte du Beaver Hall and the terraces between the river and mountain

14 The view of Saint-Jacques Cathedral from Rue Belmont

55 The parades and magic of Christmas on Rue Sainte-Catherine

56 James McGill and the birth of McGill University

57 Simon McTavish and downtown land holdings

Built Heritage

58 Grain Silo no. 5 and the grain transfers system

59 The Customs House

60 The Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacific Buildings

61 John Young and the architec-ture of warehouse stores

90 Entourage Guimard, Hector Guimard

91 Taichi single whip, Ju Ming

92 June, Geneviève Cadieux

93 La Joute, Jean-Paul Riopelle

94 Monument au frère André, Émile Brunet

95 Monument à Édouard VII, Louis-Philippe Hébert

96 Place monseigneur Charbonneau, Patrick Coutu

97 Autoportrait, Nicolas Baier

98 Female Landscape, Gerald Gladstone

99 Monument à John F. Kennedy, Paul Lancz

Memory of Places

23 Montréal’s first public square

24 Historical winter activities on the river’s ice

25 Working conditions and labour strikes by canal and port workers and longshoremen

26 Marguerite d’Youville and the Grey Nuns of Montréal

27 Fire at the Parliament and the Rebellion Losses Bill

28 The Great Peace of Montréal

29 The buildings and career of businessman Jesse Joseph

72 The city in the 1920s

73 Crystal Palace of Montréal

74 The big ambitions of Canadian National (CN)

75 Place Ville Marie, the centre of modernity

76 Avenue McGill College post-modernist skyscrapers

77 Peter Rose’s Eaton Centre and the revival of the city centre

78 Place Mercantile and the evolution in heritage thinking

79 McGill University’s Morrice and Redpath halls

80 The mansions of Golden Square Mile and Ravenscrag

81 McCord Museum: Montréal’s social history museum

The Promenade Fleuve-Montagne is a pedes- trian link between Montréal’s two iconic natural features, the St. Lawrence River and Mount Royal. The 3.8 km path provides the public with the unique experience of being guided through Montreal’s most emblematic sites.

This legacy of the 375th anniversary of Montréal’s founding was designed to improve pedestrians’ safety and comfort and provide a space where people can meet or simply take a break. In a landscaped environment that features works of public art, the prome-nade showcases a myriad of iconic streets and public spaces.

The Promenade Fleuve-Montagne is for both the public at large and lovers of the arts, history and architecture. It will be a part of everyday life for residents and downtown workers as well as a destination of choice for tourists and families.

As part of the festivities for Montréal’s 375th anniversary, a festive program of events will bring the walkway to life so that residents and tourists can make it their own. A public market, edible landscaping, gourmet food vendors, educational exhibitions, an outdoor library, musical performances and arts/culture are among the activities on the agenda, in close collaboration with walkway partners.

Visual markers

Visual triangle-shaped markers on lampposts will guide walkers along the path. Upward-pointing triangles lead toward the mountain, while downward-pointing triangles lead toward the river.

Altitude-Measuring Posts

Posts along the path indicate the city’s topography and altitude above sea level.

Pedestrian Crosswalks

Pedestrian crosswalks and ground coverings marked with an oscillating pixel pattern recall a meandering path.

Experience the iconic heart of Montréal accompanied by the Promenade Fleuve-Montagne map.

For more information, consult the city’s website at, ville.montreal.qc.ca/fleuve-montagne/en

ISBN 978-2-7647-1550-5

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