Vauquelin Square, Montreal

Name: Vauquelin Square
Address: Montreal, Canada

#114 among attractions in Montreal

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Vauquelin Square is a small urban square located in Old Montreal. ()

Created: 1858Coordinates: 45°30'31"N, 73°33'17"W

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Ville-Marie District (Vieux-Montréal)Montreal Canada

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Vauquelin Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Montreal Science Centre, Marché Bonsecours, Notre-Dame Basilica, Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel.

~1610 ftSE
Museum, Science museum
Montreal Science Centre, Montreal
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Montreal's Old Port, the Montreal Science Centre stands as a beacon of knowledge and exploration for visitors of all ages. This modern museum, dedicated to science and technology, is a hub for interactive exhibits and educational programs that...
~830 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Marché Bonsecours, Montreal
5 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Montreal's historic district, Marché Bonsecours stands as a proud testament to the city's rich heritage and its contemporary vibrancy. This architectural gem, which opened its doors in 1847, functioned for over a century as the city's main...
~1570 ftSW
Towering Gothic Revival church
Notre-Dame Basilica, Montreal
8 min walk • The Notre-Dame Basilica of Montreal is a stunning embodiment of Gothic Revival architecture nestled in the historic district of Old Montreal. This church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, stands not only as a place of worship but also as a cultural and artistic landmark...
~1040 ftNE
18th-century worship site and saint's tomb
Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, Montreal
6 min walk • Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, often referred to as the "Sailor's Church," stands as a historical and spiritual landmark in the heart of Old Montreal, Canada. This church, with its origins dating back to the 17th century, is one of the city's oldest and was built in...
~190 ftNE
Grand building housing mayor's office
City Hall, Montreal
1 min walk • Montreal's City Hall stands as an iconic landmark in the historic Old Montreal district. This stately building, inaugurated in 1878, serves as the seat of local government in Montreal, Canada. Reflecting the city's rich architectural heritage, City Hall is an exquisite...
~400 ftE
History museum in former governors' home
Château Ramezay, Montreal
2 min walk • The Château Ramezay is a museum and historic building on Notre-Dame Street in Old Montreal, opposite Montreal City Hall in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
~1480 ftW
Park
Sun Yat-sen Park, Montreal
8 min walk • Sun Yat-sen, or Place Sun Yat-sen, is a park in Montreal's Chinatown, in Quebec, Canada. The space, named after Sun Yat-sen, hosts many cultural events and other festivals. It features a bust of Sun Yat-sen.
~230 ftSE
Memorial, Historical place
Nelson's Column, Montreal
2 min walk • Nelson's Column is a monument, designed by Scottish architect Robert Mitchell and erected in 1809 in Place Jacques-Cartier, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, which is dedicated to the memory of Admiral Horatio Nelson, following his death at the Battle of Trafalgar.
~230 ftE
Square, Battlefield
Place Jacques-Cartier, Montreal
2 min walk • Place Jacques-Cartier is a square located in Old Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is an entrance to the Old Port of Montreal.
~180 ftW
Historic grassy park for relaxation
Champ de Mars, Montreal
1 min walk • Champ de Mars is a public park in Old Montreal quarter of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Formerly a military parade ground, the park had previously been traversed by Montreal's fortifications, which were demolished at the beginning of the 19th century.
~1500 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Maisonneuve Monument, Montreal
8 min walk • The Maisonneuve Monument is a monument by sculptor Louis-Philippe Hébert built in 1895 in Place d'Armes in Montreal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Vauquelin Square?

Nearby attractions include Champ de Mars, Montreal (1 min walk), City Hall, Montreal (1 min walk), Nelson's Column, Montreal (2 min walk), Place Jacques-Cartier, Montreal (2 min walk).

How to get to Vauquelin Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vauquelin Square:

Bus

Saint-Antoine / de l'Hôtel-de-Ville • Lines: 129-N, 129-S (2 min walk)
Station Champ-de-Mars • Lines: 14-N, 14-S (2 min walk)

Metro

Champ-de-Mars • Lines: 2 (4 min walk)
Place d’Armes • Lines: 2 (8 min walk)

Train

Montreal Central Station (22 min walk)
Lucien-L'Allier (33 min walk)