Montreal Clock Tower, Montreal

Name: Montreal Clock Tower
Address: 1 Rue Quai de l'Horloge, Montreal, H2Y 2E2, Canada
Telephone: +1 514-496-7678

#53 among attractions in Montreal

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Facts and practical information

The Montreal Clock Tower, also known as the Sailor's Memorial Clock and Tour de l’Horlodge in French, is located in the borough of Ville-Marie and is situated in the Old Port of Montreal. The construction of the tower began in 1919, and was finished in 1922. The Clock Tower is 45 m tall with 192 steps from the bottom to the top of the tower. It has three observation stops along the staircase and is the outside walls of the Clock Tower are white in colour. The structure consists of the principal tower, as well as a smaller tower that is 12 m and architecturally similar to the main tower. The two towers are connected by a white 13 m curtain wall. The tower consists of four translucent clock faces. These are each 3.7 m in diameter and were designed by the English engineering firm, Gillett & Johnston. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1922 (102 years ago)Height: 148 ftCoordinates: 45°30'46"N, 73°32'46"W

Address

1 Rue Quai de l'HorlogeVille-Marie District (Vieux-Montréal)Montreal H2Y 2E2 Canada

Contact

+1 514-496-7678

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Day trips

Montreal Clock Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.6 miSW
Museum, Science museum
Montreal Science Centre, Montreal
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Dancing, Nightlife
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~1940 ftSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Marché Bonsecours, Montreal
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~1640 ftSW
18th-century worship site and saint's tomb
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Grand building housing mayor's office
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Park
Dieppe Park, Montreal
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History museum in former governors' home
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Memorial, Historical place
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0.6 miNE
Museum, History museum, Military museum
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Square, Battlefield
Place Jacques-Cartier, Montreal
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Historic grassy park for relaxation
Champ de Mars, Montreal
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Montreal Clock Tower?

Nearby attractions include Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site, Montreal (8 min walk), Marguerite Bourgeoys Museum, Montreal (8 min walk), Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, Montreal (8 min walk), Grande roue de Montréal, Montreal (9 min walk).

How to get to Montreal Clock Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Montreal Clock Tower:

Bus

Atateken / Viger • Lines: 30-N, 30-S (9 min walk)
Saint-Antoine / Saint-Hubert • Lines: 30-S (9 min walk)

Metro

Champ-de-Mars • Lines: 2 (14 min walk)
Jean-Drapeau • Lines: 4 (17 min walk)

Train

Fort Edmonton (22 min walk)
Village (28 min walk)