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Dorchester Square
Dorchester Square, originally Dominion Square, is a large urban square in downtown Montreal, covering over 21,000 m² alongside Place du Canada. It is bounded by René Lévesque Boulevard, Peel Street, Metcalfe Street, and Dorchester Square Street, and serves as a 24-hour public space that attracts significant pedestrian traffic. Initially built between 1872 and 1892, it was adorned with statues arranged to form a Union Jack and later underwent a $14-million redesign in 2010 to enhance its aesthetics and lighting.
Originally, the square was a green space and meeting area that included the Catholic Sainte-Antoine Cemetery. By the late 19th century, the area evolved, becoming a prestigious address as developments like the Windsor Hotel and Mary, Queen of the World were constructed. The completion of Windsor Station and later the Sun Life Building reinforced the square's importance as a central urban hub, connecting commercial and retail districts.
In 1967, the square was divided, with the southern portion named Place du Canada. After René Lévesque’s death, Dorchester Boulevard was renamed in his honor, while the northern section became Dorchester Square, named after Guy Carleton, 1st Baron Dorchester. In 2015, a Victorian-inspired fountain by Claude Cormier + Associés was installed at the northern end of the park, along with a sculpture of a pileated woodpecker.
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