Peter McGill District | Committed to Community Excellence, Montreal, Qc.
Peter McGill District • Montreal, Quebec
Fostering the growth and consciousness of the community at large on a Social, Cultural and Educational basis, the Peter McGill District provides an enriching environment dedicated to the ‘quality of life’ of the citizens and for all who visit for a memorable experience.
Dedicated to promoting educational and cultural interests, within the area lies two historic areas namely, ‘Quartier du Musée’ and the ‘Golden Square Mile’.
The history of the area is predominantly related to the growth of the area due English business community moving from the Old Port of Montreal at the turn of the Century and building in what today is known as the Golden Square Mile of Montreal.
The area features prominent Architectural, Cultural and Religious buildings featuring architecture from various periods dating from the turn of the Century.
McGill and Concordia University’s, the McCord and Montreal Museum of Fine Arts as well as various Art Galleries, Bistros and Boutiques can be found within the area.
The institutions features outgoing programming and exhibitions and lecture series and continuing education programs, reflecting an encompassing interest for all ages.
The integration of the green spaces and parks are integrated in the PPU – Projet particular of Design within the Ville Marie area, and bicycle paths now are found stretching from Quartier du Spectacle, along De Maisonnuve Blvd., and align with Concordia University downtown. The cycling path, inaugurated lately encourages cycling from the downtown and link directly with Westmount Park, encouraging citizen well being.
Places
‘La Baie’, (The Hudson’s Bay Co.) Montreal, QC
Montréal, Québec
Montreal's most important retail outlet, its history dates back to trade at Hudsons Bay.
McCord Stewart Museum
Montréal, Québec
The McCord Museum provide on-going programming related to Archival & Historic information related to the growth of the City of Montreal, through it’s Exhibitions and Programming.
’Raoul Wallenberg Holocaust Memorial Park’, Montreal
Montréal, Québec
Raoul Wallenberg Park offers an oasis of calm amongst the bustle of downtown Montreal.
Birks Building – Maison Birks, Montreal
Montréal, Québec
Designer, manufacturer and retailer of jewellery, timepieces, silverware and gifts.
Chancellor Day Hall – McGill University
Montréal, Québec
McGill University - Faculty of Law Named after the University's first Chancellors.
Presbyterian College, McGill University, Montreal
Montréal, Québec
Theological College Presbyterian Church of Canada & McGill University Religious Studie
Rutherford Park – McTavish Resevoir | Montreal, Quebec
Montréal, Québec
McTavish Reservoir named for Simon McTavish, underground reservoir-park McGill University
Dominion Square Building
Montréal, Québec
A landmark historical building facing Dominion Square Park, HO of Montreal Gazette.
Eaton’s Building • Montreal
Montréal, Québec
The original building in Montreal representing the T.Eaton Company as a Retail Icon.
St. George’s Anglican Church (National Historic Site of Canada, 1990), Montreal, Qc
Montréal, Québec
St. George's Anglican Church (National Historic Site of Canada, 1990), Montreal, Qc
Regiment De Maisonneuve
Montréal, Québec
Canada's Register of Historic Places Register of the Government of Canada Historic Buildin
The ‘Quiet Garden’ of The Church of St. Andrew’s and St. Paul’s, Montreal
Montréal, Québec
'Quiet Garden', The Church of St. Andrew's & St. Paul's a 'spiritual oasis' in the cit
The Angel of Victory – (L’Ange de la Victoire) | Windsor Station, Montreal
Montréal, Québec
The Angel of Victory Statue, commemorating fallen (CPR) employees in WW1
Place du Canada, 1967 ( Dorchester Square ) 1878
Montréal, Québec
An important Historic Park featuring monuments relevant to the history of Montreal.
Windsor Station – National Historic Site of Canada, 1975
Montréal, Québec
Windsor Station built between 1888-1924 for the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Road Map
Montréal, Québec to Montréal, Québec
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