Square Jacques Cartier

Jacques Cartier Square is the architectural center of Montreal. The square is famous for its column, erected in 1809, which is dedicated to the famous victory of Admiral Nelson Horatio.

Around the square rises various interesting buildings, such as the Rue de la Commune, Notre Dame de Montreal, Vauclin, the old port and many others. At the beginning of the last century on the site of the current square was the only market of the city, and even earlier there was a college building, which was irretrievably lost in a fire.