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The Auberge in the Heart
of the Plateau Mont-Royal |
Neighbourhood life in the 4th "hippest" place in North America
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The Auberge is located in the heart of the Plateau Mont-Royal district, which offers a wonderful window on everyday Montréal life, where outdoor staircases in a wide variety of styles can be found as well as finely wrought balconies and a network of inter-connected laneways. The Plateau is renowned for the conviviality of its residents. In addition to being a much sought after residential area with its shady streets and brightly coloured homes, the Plateau is known for its very present commercial character especially on Mont-Royal Avenue, Saint-Denis Street and Saint-Laurent Boulevard. An important cultural centre, the Plateau also contains the largest concentration of cultural activities in the entire metropolitan area (theatres, bookstores, shows, cafes, bars, dance, etc.). |
Why is it called the "Plateau"? The name is geographical in origin: the land at the bottom of Mount Royal stretching as far as Sherbrooke Street forms a plateau.
Across from the Auberge is beautiful Lafontaine Park, the third largest park in Montréal. Its name honours Sir Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine, a former Prime Minister of Canada. Originally a farm, the site served as a place for military manoeuvres until 1888 when the City of Montréal laid it out as a park. |
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Today, the park welcomes a diverse crowd of people who come to enjoy themselves, relax and picnic. The artificial lakes offer activities year-round, pedal boats in summer and skating in winter. There are numerous shows at the outdoor theatre as well as festivals and other activities of all types. The park's statues and monuments commemorate Félix Leclerc, Sir L.-H. Lafontaine, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, and Dante. On Sherbrooke Street, opposite the Notre-Dame Hospital, Place General-de-Gaulle can be seen. |
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