Saint Henri Square facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Saint Henri Square |
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The Jacques Cartier Monument in Saint Henri Square
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| Type | Town square |
| Location | Saint-Henri, Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Created | 1893 |
| Operated by | City of Montreal |
| Open | 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. |
| Public transit access |   at Place-Saint-Henri station STM Buses: 77, 78, 191, 371 |
Saint Henri Square (also called Square Saint-Henri in French) is a cool public space in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It's officially known as Saint Henri Park. This special park is right in the middle of the Saint Henri area, which is part of the Le Sud-Ouest borough.
The square is surrounded by streets like Saint Antoine Street West, Agnes Street, Place Guay, and Laporte Avenue. It's a place where people can relax and enjoy the outdoors.
Back in 1890, the city of Saint Henri bought some land next to Saint Antoine Street. They wanted to create a small public park for everyone to use. This park became the very first public park in the Saint Henri area.
Around the square, you can see many old and beautiful buildings. These are Victorian style houses and triplexes. They were built a long time ago for important people who lived in the area.
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What is Saint Henri Square?
Saint Henri Square is a type of town square. A town square is an open public space, usually in the heart of a town or city. It's a place where people can gather, relax, and enjoy community events. Many town squares have monuments, fountains, or green spaces.
How to Get to Saint Henri Square
Getting to the square is easy! You can take the Montreal Metro to the Place-Saint-Henri station. Several STM buses also stop nearby, including routes 77, 78, 191, and 371. The park is open from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. every day.
Jacques Cartier Monument: A Historical Statue
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Replica monument in 2012
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| Coordinates | 45°28′48″N 73°35′11″W / 45.48008°N 73.58629°W |
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| Location | Saint Henri Square |
| Designer | Joseph-Arthur Vincent |
| Type | Monument |
| Material | Cast iron |
| Height | 9 metres (30 ft) |
| Opening date | 1893 |
| Dedicated to | Jacques Cartier |
One of the most important features of Saint Henri Square is the Jacques Cartier Monument. This tall statue honors Jacques Cartier, a famous French explorer. He was one of the first Europeans to explore the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the Saint Lawrence River in Canada.
Who Created the Monument?
The city asked a sculptor from Quebec named Joseph-Arthur Vincent to create the monument. He designed the statue of Jacques Cartier. In 1893, the statue was finished and placed in the center of the square. It stands about 9 meters (30 feet) tall and is made of cast iron.
The Monument's Journey: Original to Replica
Over time, the original statue started to wear out because of the weather. In the 1990s, it was decided that the original statue needed to be replaced. A new, exact copy was made to keep the monument looking its best.
In 1992, a sculptor named Jules Lasalle created a perfect replica. He used old photos and the original statue to make sure it looked exactly the same. The original statue was then moved to the Place Saint Henri metro station. Now, people can see it indoors, safe from the weather.
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The original Jacques Cartier Monument in 1945.
