Cabot Square, Montreal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cabot Square |
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| French: square Cabot | |
The monument to John Cabot in Cabot Square.
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| Type | Town square |
| Location | Shaughnessy Village, Ville-Marie Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Area | 0.61 hectares (1.5 acres) |
| Created | 1870 |
| Operated by | City of Montreal |
| Status | Open all year |
Cabot Square (also known as French: Square Cabot) is a well-known public space in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is located between the old Montreal Forum and the former Montreal Children's Hospital. The square is part of the Shaughnessy Village area, which is sometimes called the Quartier des Grands Jardins. This area is being updated and improved.
Cabot Square is home to one of three statues of John Cabot in Canada. The other two are in Newfoundland, specifically in St. John's and at Cape Bonavista. You can also find two other statues of Cabot in Bristol, England, at the Council House and Bristol Harbour.
What is Cabot Square?
Cabot Square is a type of urban green space, which means it's a green area in a city. You can think of it as a park. It opened in 1870. The main feature of the square is a monument to Italian-born English explorer John Cabot. This statue was created by Italian sculptor Guido Casini and was first shown on May 25, 1935.
What Can You Find There?
Even though it's like a park, Cabot Square is officially a public square. This means there's a rule about when it closes, but it's not always strictly followed. The square is also a busy spot for public transport. It's where the STM's Atwater Terminus is located. Many bus routes connect here to the nearby Métro station. You can also find a shelter and an entrance to Montreal's Underground City, Montreal (called Réso) at the northwest corner of the square.
The city has added interesting art and sculptures to the square. This was part of a bigger plan to make the area more beautiful. In 2013, the city cleaned up the square. They cleaned the statue of Cabot, trimmed the trees, and picked up any trash.
Helping the Community: The Cabot Square Project
For a long time, Cabot Square has been a place where First Nations and Inuit people in Montreal gather. Sometimes, people who spend time there might not have family or friends nearby to support them.
In 2014, a special program called The Cabot Square Project started. Its goal is to help Indigenous people in downtown Montreal connect with support and resources. The Native Women's Shelter worked with many community groups to create this project. Today, the project is a team effort between the Native Women's Shelter and the YMCA. Both organizations have a special worker who helps people in Cabot Square. These workers offer support and connect people to helpful services.
