Saint-Louis Square facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Saint Louis Square |
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| French: square Saint-Louis | |
Saint Louis Square, looking east from Laval Street, fountain in the distance, 2005.
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| Type | Town square |
| Location | Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Created | 1876 |
| Operated by | City of Montreal |
| Public transit access |   at Sherbrooke station Terminus Sherbooke |
Saint Louis Square (also known as French: square Saint-Louis in French) is a beautiful city park in the Montreal neighborhood of Plateau Mont Royal. It's a popular spot for people to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
The square is bordered by Saint Denis Street on its east side. Square Saint Louis Street runs along the north and south edges, while Laval Avenue is on its west side.
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Discovering Saint Louis Square's History
This charming square was built on the site of Montreal's old water reservoir. This reservoir was used until 1852. After a big fire in 1852, a new reservoir called the McTavish reservoir was built.
The square itself was created in 1876. It was named after two important businessmen, brothers Emmanuel and Jean-Baptiste Saint-Louis. The Project for Public Spaces once said that Saint Louis Square feels like a European neighborhood square, right here in North America!
Art and Statues in the Square
Saint Louis Square is home to some interesting art pieces. These artworks add to the beauty and history of the park.
The Beautiful Fountain
Right in the middle of the square, you'll find a lovely cast-iron fountain. It was designed by Jordan L. Mott. This fountain is one of the oldest public fountains in Montreal. It has two bowls, one placed above the other.
These types of fountains were made from pieces ordered from a catalog. The J.L. Mott Iron Works company would then put the pieces together to create a unique design.
Statue for Octave Crémazie
A statue of Octave Crémazie was placed in the square on June 24, 1906. Octave Crémazie was a famous writer. The statue was designed by Louis-Philippe Hébert. It is located near the former home of another famous writer, Émile Nelligan.
Statue for Émile Nelligan
Émile Nelligan himself was honored with his own statue in the square much later. This statue was unveiled on June 7, 2005. It was designed by Roseline Granet.
Homes Around the Square
The square is also known for the beautiful Victorian-style houses that surround it. These homes have a classic, old-fashioned look.
One of these houses, at 3492 Laval Street, used to be the headquarters for the Union des écrivaines et des écrivains québécois. This group supports writers from Quebec. The house was also once the home of a famous director named Claude Jutra.
Another apartment, at 3614 Laval Street, was used to film a scene in the 1967 movie Wait Until Dark. The movie starts with a scene inside this apartment, then shows the outside of Saint Louis Square. A character in the movie is even named "Louis" as a small tribute to the park!
