Vauquelin Place — Attraction in Montreal

Between the Old Court House and City Hall is a small square with a fountain leading to the Champs-de-Mars. Behind the 1927 monument to Vauquelin are the stairs to the park, where the ruins of the city’s fortified walls are exposed.

the Jean Vauquelin Monument in Vauquelin Place, just south of Montréal City Hall (Hôtel de Ville); the statue depicts an event that took place during the Battle of Pointe-aux-Trembles in the Saint Lawrence River on May 16, 1760, during the French and Indian War

The square is a popular spot for warm-weather sitting and people-watching. Vauquelin fought for the French colony and was defeated by Nelson representing the British, for standing up for the French population he is considered a hero. The funny thing is Nelson Monument is just...

Where: Vauquelin Place, Montreal What: A square with fountains just beside City hall How was it: It's a nice place to check out while you are heading towards the Old Port. It's especially nice if you are coming from Champ de Mars and you climb up the stairs. Sadly this year there are huge renovations and you cannot go through. It was nice before and it will be again... Grade: Eli = 3+, Serge =...

A gorgeous place in Montreal with all the landmarks right next to each others. A great place to sit and enjoy the view, the people and even the waterfront from a distance. There are old buildings like the Service des Finances de la Ville de Montréal and Montreal City Hall, Nelson's Column and Place Jacques-Cartier is full of shops, restaurant and vendors. If you still have time, you can walk down to...