Griffintown Horse Palace, Montreal

Name: Griffintown Horse Palace
Address: 1169 Ottawa, Montreal, Canada

#228 among attractions in Montreal

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The Griffintown Horse Palace is a stable in the Griffintown district in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, which dates back to around 1860. For three decades, the stables were run by former Goose Village resident, iceman and calèche driver Leo Leonard, also known locally as Clawhammer Jack. Leonard, who was reported to be the last Irish Quebecer left in Griffintown, retired and moved to Nun's Island in 2011. The sale of his land around his Ottawa Street residence has cast the future of the stables in doubt. Leo and his stables are featured in an episode of Weird Houses. Montreal landscape architect Juliette Patterson has formed a foundation in an attempt to save the Horse Palace, which has also drawn support from the area's historic Irish community. ()

Established: 1862 (162 years ago)Coordinates: 45°29'37"N, 73°33'37"W

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1169 OttawaLe Sud-QuestMontreal Canada

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Griffintown Horse Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bell Centre, Time Supper Club, Mary, Place Bonaventure.

0.5 miW
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~1700 ftNW
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0.6 miNW
Grand church dating to the 19th century
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0.5 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Hotel
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0.6 miNW
Monuments and statues
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0.5 miNW
Park, Bike trail, Outdoor activities
Place du Canada, Montreal
14 min walk • Place du Canada is a large urban square in downtown Montreal.
~1800 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
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~1320 ftNW
Museum
Montreal Planetarium, Montreal
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0.5 miNW
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
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0.5 miNE
Museum, Palladian architecture
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~1540 ftNW
Park
Chaboillez Square, Montreal
8 min walk • Chaboillez Square is a town square located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is located at the intersection of Saint Jacques Street and Peel Street in downtown Montreal. The former Montreal Planetarium is located within the square.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Griffintown Horse Palace?

Nearby attractions include Griffintown, Montreal (5 min walk), Montreal Planetarium, Montreal (7 min walk), Wellington Street, Montreal (8 min walk), Chaboillez Square, Montreal (8 min walk).

How to get to Griffintown Horse Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Griffintown Horse Palace:

Bus

Peel / Ottawa • Lines: 107-N, 107-S, 74-N, 74-S (2 min walk)
de la Montagne / Ottawa • Lines: 35-E, 35-O (3 min walk)

Metro

Bonaventure • Lines: 2 (12 min walk)
Lucien L'Allier • Lines: 2 (14 min walk)

Train

Lucien-L'Allier (14 min walk)
Montreal Central Station (15 min walk)