Fort Laprairie, Montreal

#420 among attractions in Montreal

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Fort Laprairie was constructed in 1687, and served as a military fort in New France until 1713. The fort was attacked by Major Peter Schuyler on August 11, 1691, but resisted to the invaders. The British and Dutch colonists were commanded by Major Pieter Schuyler. ()

Coordinates: 45°25'15"N, 73°29'48"W

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La PrairieMontreal Canada

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Fort Laprairie – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maison Saint-Gabriel, Canadian Railway Museum, Dix30, Bell Sports Complex.

4.8 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Maison Saint-Gabriel, Montreal
123 min walk • 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...
4.6 miSW
Science museum, Museum
Canadian Railway Museum, Saint-Constant
117 min walk • The Canadian Railway Museum, nestled in the quaint city of Saint-Constant, Quebec, is a treasure trove for train enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This unique museum, also known as Exporail, offers a fascinating glimpse into Canada's rich railway heritage.
3.2 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Dix30, Montreal
83 min walk • Quartier DIX30, situated on the South Shore of Montreal, Canada, is a premier lifestyle center that has redefined the shopping experience in the region. This sprawling complex, which opened its doors in 2006, has swiftly become a hub for both local residents...
3.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Bell Sports Complex, Montreal
86 min walk • The Bell Sports Complex is a multipurpose sports facility located in Brossard, Quebec, Canada. Situated near Quebec Autoroute 10 and the Quartier Dix30 lifestyle center, the primary function of the Bell Sports Complex is to serve as the official practice facility of the Montreal Canadiens National Hockey League team.
3.4 miNE
Shopping, Shopping district
Taschereau Boulevard, Montreal
87 min walk • Taschereau Boulevard is a major suburban boulevard located on the south shore of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is a section of Quebec Route 134 and runs from Longueuil to Candiac.
4.8 miW
Park
Des Rapides Park, Montreal
123 min walk • Des Rapides Park is an urban park in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is located adjacent to the Lachine Rapids in the borough of LaSalle. It is considered by the City of Montreal as one of its large parks.
5 miNW
Neighbourhood
Pointe-Saint-Charles, Montreal
128 min walk • Pointe-Saint-Charles is a neighbourhood in the borough of Le Sud-Ouest in the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
3.4 miN
Bridge
Champlain Bridge, Montreal
86 min walk • The Champlain Bridge was a steel truss cantilever bridge with approach viaducts constructed of prestressed concrete beams supporting a prestressed concrete deck paved with asphalt.
4.4 miN
Golf
Country Club of Montreal, Longueuil
113 min walk • The Country Club of Montreal is a private 18-hole golf course located in Saint-Lambert, Quebec, Canada. Originally dedicated to polo, the club's vocation changed to golf on November 17, 1910, making it the second oldest golf course in Greater Montreal.
0.4 miSE
Area
La Prairie, Montreal
12 min walk • La Prairie is an off-island suburb of Montreal, in southwestern Quebec, Canada, at the confluence of the Saint-Jacques River and the Saint Lawrence River in the Regional County Municipality of Roussillon.
2.8 miNE
Area
Brossard, Montreal
72 min walk • Brossard is a municipality in the Montérégie region of Quebec, Canada and is part of the Greater Montreal area. According to the 2021 census, Brossard's population was 91,525.