Place d'Armes, Montreal

Name: Place d'Armes
Address: 960 Saint Urbain Rue, Montreal, Canada

#115 among attractions in Montreal

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Facts and practical information

Place d'Armes is a square in Old Montreal quarter of Montreal, in Quebec, Canada. In the centre, there is a monument in memory of Paul de Chomedey, founder of Montreal. Buildings that surround it include Notre-Dame Basilica, Saint-Sulpice Seminary, New York Life Building, Aldred Building, Bank of Montreal head office and 500 Place D'Armes. ()

Alternative names: Created: 1836Elevation: 59 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 45°30'22"N, 73°33'34"W

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960 Saint Urbain RueVille-Marie District (Quartier Ville-Marie)Montreal Canada

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Place d'Armes – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Notre-Dame Basilica, Complexe Desjardins, Sun Yat-sen Park, Complexe Guy-Favreau.

~810 ftSE
Towering Gothic Revival church
Notre-Dame Basilica, Montreal
4 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...
~1340 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Office
Complexe Desjardins, Montreal
7 min walk • Complexe Desjardins, a vibrant epicenter of commerce and culture, stands at the heart of Montreal, Canada. This sprawling shopping center is an emblem of modern urban life, offering a diverse array of retail stores, dining options, and entertainment venues.
~660 ftN
Park
Sun Yat-sen Park, Montreal
4 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.
~730 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Complexe Guy-Favreau, Montreal
4 min walk • Complexe Guy-Favreau is a twelve-storey building complex containing Canadian government offices built in 1984. It is located at 200 René Lévesque Boulevard in Ville-Marie, Montréal and extends over a six-acre plot of land, formerly part of the Montreal Chinatown.
~1010 ftSE
Church
Saint-Sulpice Seminary, Montreal
5 min walk • The Saint-Sulpice Seminary is a building in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is the second oldest structure in Montreal and was declared a National Historic Site of Canada in 1980.
~1140 ftS
Park
Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montreal
6 min walk • Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle is a public square located in the Quartier international of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
~760 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Maisonneuve Monument, Montreal
4 min walk • The Maisonneuve Monument is a monument by sculptor Louis-Philippe Hébert built in 1895 in Place d'Armes in Montreal.
~490 ftN
Museum, Neo-renaissance architecture
Robillard Block, Montreal
3 min walk • The Robillard Block once located at 974 boul. St. Laurent, was a landmark building in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, situated in Montreal's Chinatown on the corner of Viger Street and Saint Laurent Boulevard.
~790 ftNE
Street
Saint Antoine Street, Montreal
4 min walk • Saint Antoine Street, formerly known as Craig Street, is a street located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It runs to the south of Downtown Montreal and north of Old Montreal and Griffintown and Saint-Henri. It crosses the Quartier international de Montréal.
~1200 ftSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Art gallery
Centaur Theatre, Montreal
6 min walk • The Centaur Theatre Company is a theatre company based in Montreal, Quebec. It was founded in 1969 by The Centaur Foundation for the Performing Arts with Maurice Podbrey as the Artistic and Executive Director, and Herb Auerbach as chairman of the board.
~1120 ftSW
Monuments and statues, Public art, Sculpture
La Joute, Montreal
6 min walk • La Joute is a public sculptural installation by Quebec artist Jean-Paul Riopelle, a member of the Automatiste movement. It is currently located in Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle in the Quartier international de Montréal.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Place d'Armes?

Nearby attractions include Robillard Block, Montreal (3 min walk), De la Gauchetière Street, Montreal (3 min walk), New York Life Insurance Building, Montreal (3 min walk), Chinatown, Montreal (4 min walk).

How to get to Place d'Armes by public transport?

The nearest stations to Place d'Armes:

Bus

Station Place-d'Armes • Lines: 55-S (1 min walk)
Saint-Antoine / Saint-Urbain • Lines: 129-S (2 min walk)

Metro

Place d’Armes • Lines: 2 (1 min walk)
Champ-de-Mars • Lines: 2 (8 min walk)

Train

Montreal Central Station (15 min walk)
Lucien-L'Allier (26 min walk)