Montreal: Historical Place
Places and attractions in the Historical place category
Categories
- Museum
- Park
- Street
- Shopping
- Church
- Shopping centre
- Neighbourhood
- Monuments and statues
- Concerts and shows
- Theater
- Skyscraper
- History museum
- Gothic Revival architecture
- Nightlife
- Historical place
- Library
- Bridge
- Art museum
- Sport
- Sport venue
- Architecture
- Memorial
- Area
- Amusement park
- Amusement
- Concert hall
- Music venue
- Specialty museum
- Shopping district
- Amusement ride
- Vernacular architecture
- Synagogue
- Art gallery
- Science museum
- Performing arts
- Universities and schools
- Square
- Arenas and stadiums
- Neo-renaissance architecture
- Music and shows
- Postmodern architecture
- Sacred and religious sites
- Beaux-Arts architecture
- Theme park
- Dancing
- Modernist architecture
- Modern art museum
- Romanesque architecture
- Natural attraction
- Nature
- Romanesque revival architecture
- Cinema
- City
- Tudor Revival architecture
- Queen Anne architecture
- Island
Notre-Dame Basilica
Towering Gothic Revival church 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...
Maison Saint-Gabriel
Maison Saint-Gabriel, located in the vibrant city of Montreal, Canada, is a historical museum that offers a window into the lives of the early settlers of New France. This remarkable stone farmhouse, built in 1698, was originally used by the Congrégation de Notre-Dame...
Mary
Grand church dating to the 19th century Nestled within the vibrant city of Montreal, Canada, stands the serene and historic site known as Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral (Cathédrale Marie-Reine-du-Monde). A splendid example of religious architecture, this grand church is a scaled-down replica of St.
Château Dufresne
Civic museum in a 20th-century mansion Nestled in the vibrant city of Montreal, Canada, the Château Dufresne stands as a testament to the city's rich history and cultural elegance. This early 20th-century mansion, now operating as a museum, was once the private residence of the affluent Dufresne brothers...
Dorchester Square
Large urban park with monuments Dorchester Square, nestled in the heart of Montreal, Canada, stands as an oasis of tranquility amidst the bustling cityscape. This verdant park, known for its historical significance and serene atmosphere, offers a respite to both locals and tourists alike.
The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site
The Fur Trade at Lachine National Historic Site is a historic building located in the borough of Lachine in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, at the western end of the Lachine Canal. It is a National Historic Site of Canada.
Nelson's Column
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.
Old Port of Montreal
Popular complex with shops and activities The Old Port of Montreal is the historic port of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Located adjacent to Old Montreal, it stretches for over 2 km along the Saint Lawrence River. It was used as early as 1611, when French fur traders used it as a trading post.
Champ de Mars
Historic grassy park for relaxation 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.
Mount Royal Cross
Giant steel crucifix on a mountaintop The Mount Royal Cross is a monument on top of Mount Royal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It stands at the northeastern peak of the mountain and overlooks the eastern part of the island.
Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site
The Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site is a historic house museum in Old Montreal commemorating the life and accomplishments of Sir George-Étienne Cartier.
Chalet du Mont-Royal
Mount Royal Chalet is a building located near the summit of Mount Royal in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The chalet was constructed in 1932 under the mayoralty of Camillien Houde as a make-work project during the Great Depression. The French Beaux Arts structure was designed by Montreal architect Aristide Beaugrand-Champagne.
New York Life Insurance Building
Montreal's New York Life Insurance Building is an office building at Place d'Armes in what is now known as Old Montreal, erected in 1887-1889.