Settled by the French in the mid-seventeenth century, Montreal expanded when the British won the city in 1759 and English, Irish and Scottish settlers followed. At the summit of Mont Royal, a crest represents all countries equally: fleur de lis for France; rose for Britain, thistle for Scotland and shamrock for Ireland. At the bottom, Montreal's motto: "concordia salus" - well-being through harmony.
British presence in Montreal is illustrated at the waterfront, where the country's maritime influence is reflected in the architecture.
In the center of Vieux Montreal (the old city), Place des Armes is anchored by Notre Dame of Montreal, spiritual home to the City's French Catholics.
Delightful hand crafted shop signs in the traditional French style.
Layers of architectural history outline the facades of Old Montreal where stone walls of earlier buildings are part of later buildings.
Settled by the French in the mid-seventeenth century, Montreal expanded when the British won the city in 1759 and English, Irish and Scottish settlers followed. At the summit of Mont Royal, a crest represents all countries equally: fleur de lis for France; rose for Britain, thistle for Scotland and shamrock for Ireland. At the bottom, Montreal's motto: "concordia salus" - well-being through harmony.
British presence in Montreal is illustrated at the waterfront, where the country's maritime influence is reflected in the architecture.
In the center of Vieux Montreal (the old city), Place des Armes is anchored by Notre Dame of Montreal, spiritual home to the City's French Catholics.
Delightful hand crafted shop signs in the traditional French style.
Layers of architectural history outline the facades of Old Montreal where stone walls of earlier buildings are part of later buildings.
