Square Dorchester

Downtown
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Introduction

Dorchester Square and Place du Canada are two green squares located in the heart of downtown Montreal. They are adjacent to each other and feature a statue of Sir John A. Macdonald, the first Prime Minister of Canada. The squares are surrounded by famous buildings and have a peaceful and elegant environment with lush trees and beautiful flowers. There are also numerous exquisite sculptures scattered around. During the summer, the squares become a gathering place for various festivals and the endpoint of the national day parade. From 1799 to 1854, this location was the site of a Catholic cemetery.
Address
Downtown
Transportation
Peel subway station