Forget House, a nineteenth-century mansion, was constructed for the family of Senator Louis-Joseph Forget (1853-1911). His wife Maria Raymond-Forget (1859-1925) played a central role in choosing the Second Empire style of the building as well as its beautiful interior. Officially recognized in 1974 as a monument historique by the Ministère des affaires culturelles du Québec, the building – along with the neighbouring Reid Wilson House and Mount Royal Club – represents one of the last ensembles of Square Mile houses on Sherbrooke Street.
The Macdonald Stewart Foundation, the Canadian Federation of Friends of Museums (CFFM), les Anciennes troupes militaires de Montréal, and the Vimy Foundation have partnered to open the Maison Louis-Joseph Forget to the public! Come join us on July 18th and 19th to learn more about these organizations, the Maison Louis-Joseph Forget and local Quebec history.
Maison Louis-Joseph Forget is the proud headquarters of the Canadian Federation of Friends of Museums, the Young Friends Council’s parent organization. Built in the nineteenth century for the family of Canadian Senator Louis-Joseph Forget (1853-1911), the house is a striking example of Victorian-era architecture.
It is located in Montreal’s historic ‘Square Mile’—a neighbourhood once known as the enclave of the city’s business and academic elites. Maison Forget stands today not only as a symbol of Canada’s architectural heritage but also as a hub for those committed to preserving and celebrating it.
For this year’s Historic Places Days, the the Macdonald Stewart Foundation, the Canadian Federation of Friends of Museums (CFFM), les Anciennes troupes militaires de Montréal, and the Vimy Foundation have partnered to open the Maison Louis-Joseph Forget to the public!
Join us on July 18th and 19th to learn more about the beautiful Maison Louis-Joseph Forget and the city’s incredible history.
