Stephanie

In the end of XIXth century, the Logan’s farm makes way to the implementation of La Fontaine Park and, the urban development expands. The park’s surroundings welcome the French Canadian bourgeoisie; this is the gorgeousness period of the Victorian houses. The address 1301 Rachel east will shelter alternately a glaziery, a bar and finally, the [...]

The Auberge de La Fontaine would not be the same without the presence of the third largest public park in Montreal, La Fontaine Park, located right across the street. The park was named in honor of Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine (1807-1864), lawyer, politician, Prime Minister of Canada and judge. The lawyer Louis-Hippolyte La Fontaine, head of [...]