Alexis Nihon Complex facts for kids
| Place Alexis Nihon | |
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| Location | 1500, rue Atwater Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3Z 1X5 |
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| Coordinates | 45°29′20″N 73°35′9″W / 45.48889°N 73.58583°W |
| Opening date | 1967 |
| Developer | Alexis Nihon Group (REIT) |
| Management | Cominar REIT |
| Owner | Cominar REIT |
| Architect | Harold Ship, master concept and plaza design, Dimitri Dimakopoulos, office building design |
| No. of stores and services | 100+ |
| No. of anchor tenants | 6 |
| Total retail floor area | 37,200 m2 (400,420 sq ft). |
| No. of floors | 3 |
| Parking | 1,100 vehicles |
| Public transit access |   at Atwater Terminus Atwater STM Bus 24, 63, 90, 104, 138, 144, 356 and 360 |
The Alexis Nihon Complex (also known as Complexe Alexis Nihon in French) is a large building in Downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It's located right on the edge of the city of Westmount. This huge complex includes a shopping center, two office buildings, and a place where people live.
The complex is named after Alexis Nihon, who was a famous inventor and businessman. One cool thing about the shopping mall is that it's directly connected to the Atwater metro station. You can walk through a short tunnel to get to Dawson College nearby, and a longer tunnel connects it to Westmount Square. The original design for the complex was created by a Montreal architect named Harold Ship.
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A Look at the Alexis Nihon Complex
The Alexis Nihon Complex is a very busy place with lots to see and do. It's a great spot for shopping, working, or even living!
A Bit of History
In 1986, a big fire happened in the 16-story office building of the complex. It caused a lot of damage, especially to the upper floors. Luckily, the building was repaired and is still a major part of Montreal's skyline today. Years later, in 2017, a smaller fire broke out near the food court roof, but it only caused minor damage.
Before the complex was built, the land was home to Atwater Park. This park was famous for being where the Montreal Royals baseball team played their games until 1927.
What You'll Find Inside
The shopping mall part of the complex has many popular stores. Some of the main stores include Canadian Tire, IGA, Sports Experts, Winners, and Pharmaprix.
Over the years, the complex has been home to different stores. From 1982 to 1986, it even had Montreal's only downtown IKEA store! It also used to have stores like Miracle Mart, a movie theater, Zellers, and Steinberg's supermarket. When it first opened in 1966, a French department store called Au Printemps opened its first store outside of France right here.
The complex is directly connected to the Atwater Metro station. It offers many services, a wide variety of shops, and a large food court with over 25 different restaurants.
Getting There
The Alexis Nihon Complex is easy to reach, located at the corner of Atwater Avenue and Ste-Catherine Street West.
- By Metro: Take the Green line to Atwater Station. This station connects directly to the complex.
- By Bus: Many bus lines stop nearby, including lines 24, 63, 90, 104, 138, 144, 356, and 360.
- By Car: If you're driving, take the A-720/Ville-Marie Expressway and use Exit 2 for Atwater Avenue.
- By Bicycle: You can find bicycle parking on levels P1 and P3 of the parking garage.
- By BIXI: There's a BIXI station on De Maisonneuve Boulevard West at the corner of Atwater.
- By Taxi: A taxi waiting area is located on Atwater Avenue at the corner of de Maisonneuve Boulevard West.
Images for kids
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The residential tower of the complex.
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A view of the outside of Alexis Nihon Plaza.
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The Complex's skylight
