Church of Saint-Léon-de-Westmount, Montreal

Name: Church of Saint-Léon-de-Westmount
Address: 4311 de Maisonneuve Blvd, Montreal, H3Z 1L1, Canada
Telephone: +1 514-935-4950

#100 among attractions in Montreal

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Church of Saint-Léon-de-Westmount, Montreal

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Facts and practical information

The Church of Saint-Léon-de-Westmount is a Roman Catholic church located in Westmount, Quebec at 4311 De Maisonneuve Boulevard West. Built in 1901, the church was designed by well known Montreal architect Georges-Alphonse Monette and decorated by Guido Nincheri from 1901 to 1903, using the wet plaster buon fresco technique. Designed in the Romanesque Revival style, and featuring an Italianate façade with bell tower, the Church of Saint-Léon-de-Westmount was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1997 and plaqued in 1999. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Renaissance revivalCoordinates: 45°29'7"N, 73°35'31"W

Address

4311 de Maisonneuve BlvdWestmountMontreal H3Z 1L1 Canada

Contact

+1 514-935-4950

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Day trips

Church of Saint-Léon-de-Westmount – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Canadian Centre for Architecture, Greene Avenue, Alexis Nihon Complex, Westmount Park.

0.7 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Postmodern architecture
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montreal
19 min walk • The Canadian Centre for Architecture (CCA) is a beacon of architectural study and curation, nestled in the vibrant city of Montreal, Canada. Founded in 1979 by Canadian architect Phyllis Lambert, the CCA is a premier museum and research institution dedicated to the art...
~790 ftN
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Greene Avenue, Montreal
4 min walk • Greene Avenue, nestled in the vibrant city of Montreal, Canada, stands as a bustling shopping district renowned for its upscale boutiques and charming atmosphere. This picturesque street, lined with Victorian-era buildings, offers a unique shopping experience that...
0.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Alexis Nihon Complex, Montreal
10 min walk • The Alexis Nihon Complex is a staple of Montreal's urban landscape, serving as a multifaceted shopping centre and office tower located in the city's bustling downtown area. This commercial and business hub, situated at the intersection of Atwater Avenue...
~1980 ftSW
Park, Playground
Westmount Park, Montreal
10 min walk • Westmount Park is a public park in Westmount, Quebec, Canada. It is located on Sherbrooke Street West.
0.9 miNE
Square
Norman Bethune Square, Montreal
24 min walk • Norman Bethune Square is a small urban square located in Downtown Montreal at the northwest intersection of Guy Street and De Maisonneuve Boulevard West. It is located close to Concordia University's Sir George Williams campus and is opposite the Guy-Concordia metro station.
0.8 miE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Théâtre Corona, Montreal
22 min walk • The Corona Theatre, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada is located at 2490 Notre-Dame Street West in the Little Burgundy neighbourhood of the borough of Le Sud-Ouest.
0.6 miE
Church
Union United Church, Montreal
17 min walk • The Union United Church of Montreal is Montreal, Quebec, Canada's oldest black congregation. It was founded in 1907 by several members of Montreal's black community who experienced racial conflict and were banned from entering all-white churches. Union was started with a treasury of just $1.83.
~1250 ftW
Gothic Revival architecture, City hall, Tudor Revival architecture
Westmount City Hall, Montreal
7 min walk • Westmount City Hall is the seat of local government in Westmount, Quebec, Canada. It is located at 4333 Sherbrooke Street West below Côte Saint Antoine Road. It was designed by architects Francis R. Findlay and Robert Findlay in the Neo-Tudor style.
0.8 miNE
Memorial
Montreal Masonic Memorial Temple, Montreal
20 min walk • The Montreal Masonic Memorial Temple is a historic masonic temple in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on the corner of Sherbrooke Street and St. Marc Street, in the Golden Square Mile district.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Art museum
Dare-Dare, Montreal
20 min walk • Dare-Dare, stylized DARE-DARE, is an artist-run center and a nonprofit organization located in Montreal. It was founded by Sylvie Cotton and Claire Bourque.
0.9 miS
Park
Sir George-Étienne Cartier Square, Montreal
23 min walk • Sir George-Étienne Cartier Square is a town square in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is located in the Saint-Henri neighbourhood of the Southwest borough. It is a small rectangular square with a fountain in the middle, woods in the northern part and a pool in the southern part. It is surrounded by rowhouses.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of Saint-Léon-de-Westmount?

Nearby attractions include Greene Avenue, Montreal (4 min walk), Galerie de Bellefeuille, Montreal (5 min walk), Westmount Square, Montreal (6 min walk), Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, Montreal (6 min walk).

How to get to Church of Saint-Léon-de-Westmount by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of Saint-Léon-de-Westmount:

Bus

Sainte-Catherine / Clarke • Lines: 63-N, 90-O (4 min walk)
Sherbrooke / Clarke • Lines: 104-E, 138-E, 24-E (4 min walk)

Metro

Atwater • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)
Lionel-Groulx • Lines: 1, 2 (16 min walk)

Train

Vendôme (26 min walk)
Lucien-L'Allier (30 min walk)