London and Lancashire Life Building, Montreal

#444 among attractions in Montreal

Beaux-Arts architecture

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Facts and practical information

The London and Lancashire Life Building was built in 1898 by the architect Edward Maxwell for the London and Lancashire Life Association of Scotland. The Beaux-Arts structure was later used as the head office for Lord Beaverbrook, the New Brunswick-born magnate and later Minister of Supply under Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill. ()

Coordinates: 45°30'12"N, 73°33'31"W

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Ville-Marie District (Vieux-Montréal)Montreal Canada

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Day trips

London and Lancashire Life Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pointe-à-Callière, Notre-Dame Basilica, Centre d'histoire de Montréal, Complexe Guy-Favreau.

~1150 ftE
Excavations and historic buildings
Pointe-à-Callière, Montreal
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Old Montreal, Pointe-à-Callière stands as a testament to Canada's rich historical tapestry. This premier archaeology and history museum was founded in 1992, coinciding with Montreal's 350th anniversary.
~580 ftNE
Towering Gothic Revival church
Notre-Dame Basilica, Montreal
3 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...
~1120 ftSE
Museum, History museum
Centre d'histoire de Montréal, Montreal
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Old Montreal, the Centre d'histoire de Montréal stands as a testament to the city's rich and diverse history. This museum, housed in a former fire station—a historical building in its own right—presents a deep dive into the past, offering...
~1500 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Complexe Guy-Favreau, Montreal
8 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.
~520 ftNE
Church
Saint-Sulpice Seminary, Montreal
3 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.
~670 ftW
Park
Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montreal
4 min walk • Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle is a public square located in the Quartier international of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
~640 ftNE
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.
~1080 ftN
Park
Place d'Armes, Montreal
6 min walk • 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.
~1180 ftW
Memorial
Victoria Square, Montreal
6 min walk • Victoria Square is a town square and public space in the Quartier International de Montréal area of downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada, at the intersection of Beaver Hall Hill and McGill Street.
~520 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Art gallery
Centaur Theatre, Montreal
3 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.
~770 ftW
Monuments and statues, Public art, Sculpture
La Joute, Montreal
4 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 London and Lancashire Life Building?

Nearby attractions include Old Canadian Bank of Commerce Building, Montreal (1 min walk), Old Montreal, Montreal (2 min walk), Centaur Theatre, Montreal (3 min walk), Saint-Sulpice Seminary, Montreal (3 min walk).

How to get to London and Lancashire Life Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to London and Lancashire Life Building:

Bus

Saint-Antoine / Saint-Urbain • Lines: 129-S (4 min walk)
McGill / Saint-Jacques • Lines: 35-E, 61-E (5 min walk)

Metro

Place d’Armes • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)
Square-Victoria-OACI • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)

Train

Montreal Central Station (12 min walk)
Lucien-L'Allier (23 min walk)