Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, Montreal

Name: Congregation Shaar Hashomayim
Address: 450 Avenue Kensington, Montreal, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Telephone: +1 514-937-9474

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Congregation Shaar Hashomayim is an Ashkenazi synagogue in Westmount, Quebec. Incorporated in 1846, it is the oldest traditional Ashkenazi synagogue in Canada and the largest traditional synagogue in Canada. ()

Established: 1846 (178 years ago)Completed: 17 September 1922 (101 years ago)Architectural style: Moorish revivalCapacity: 1800Coordinates: 45°29'6"N, 73°35'54"W

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450 Avenue KensingtonWestmountMontreal H3Y 3A2 Canada

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+1 514-937-9474

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Congregation Shaar Hashomayim – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Canadian Centre for Architecture, Greene Avenue, Beaver Lake, Alexis Nihon Complex.

1 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Postmodern architecture
Canadian Centre for Architecture, Montreal
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0.4 miNE
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Greene Avenue, Montreal
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1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Beaver Lake, Montreal
25 min walk • Nestled in the verdant landscape of Mount Royal Park in Montreal, Canada, Beaver Lake (Lac aux Castors in French) is a serene oasis that offers city dwellers and tourists alike a tranquil escape from urban life. This man-made lake, constructed in the 1930s, is a hub of...
0.7 miNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Alexis Nihon Complex, Montreal
17 min walk • The Alexis Nihon Complex is a staple of Montreal's urban landscape, serving as a multifaceted shopping centre and office tower located in the city's bustling downtown area. This commercial and business hub, situated at the intersection of Atwater Avenue...
~1620 ftE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Architecture
Church of Saint-Léon-de-Westmount, Montreal
8 min walk • The Church of Saint-Léon-de-Westmount is a Roman Catholic church located in Westmount, Quebec at 4311 De Maisonneuve Boulevard West. Built in 1901, the church was designed by well known Montreal architect Georges-Alphonse Monette and decorated by Guido Nincheri from 1901 to 1903, using the wet plaster buon fresco technique.
~1260 ftS
Park, Playground
Westmount Park, Montreal
7 min walk • Westmount Park is a public park in Westmount, Quebec, Canada. It is located on Sherbrooke Street West.
0.9 miE
Church
Union United Church, Montreal
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~420 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture, City hall, Tudor Revival architecture
Westmount City Hall, Montreal
3 min walk • Westmount City Hall is the seat of local government in Westmount, Quebec, Canada. It is located at 4333 Sherbrooke Street West below Côte Saint Antoine Road. It was designed by architects Francis R. Findlay and Robert Findlay in the Neo-Tudor style.
1 miNE
Memorial
Montreal Masonic Memorial Temple, Montreal
26 min walk • The Montreal Masonic Memorial Temple is a historic masonic temple in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on the corner of Sherbrooke Street and St. Marc Street, in the Golden Square Mile district.
1 miSE
Park
Sir George-Étienne Cartier Square, Montreal
26 min walk • Sir George-Étienne Cartier Square is a town square in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is located in the Saint-Henri neighbourhood of the Southwest borough. It is a small rectangular square with a fountain in the middle, woods in the northern part and a pool in the southern part. It is surrounded by rowhouses.
0.7 miSE
Park, Playground
Parc Saint-Henri, Montreal
17 min walk • Saint Henri Square, known officially as Saint Henri Park is a town square in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is centrally located in the Saint Henri neighbourhood of the Le Sud-Ouest borough. The square is bordered by Saint Antoine Street West to the north, Agnes Street to the west, Place Guay to the south and Laporte Avenue to the east.

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When is Congregation Shaar Hashomayim open?

Congregation Shaar Hashomayim is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 2 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Congregation Shaar Hashomayim?

Nearby attractions include Westmount City Hall, Montreal (3 min walk), Montreal/Westmount–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Montreal (4 min walk), Westmount Park, Montreal (7 min walk), Westmount Public Library, Montreal (7 min walk).

How to get to Congregation Shaar Hashomayim by public transport?

The nearest stations to Congregation Shaar Hashomayim:

Bus

Sherbrooke / Metcalfe • Lines: 104-E, 104-O, 138-E, 138-O, 24-E, 24-O (2 min walk)
Sherbrooke / Kitchener • Lines: 104-O, 138-O, 24-O (5 min walk)

Metro

Atwater • Lines: 1 (17 min walk)
Place Saint-Henri • Lines: 2 (20 min walk)

Train

Vendôme (21 min walk)