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A TOUR OF THE HE TRAVELLED AROUND THE WORLD TO FIND ONE,

They knew at once that she must be a real princess when she had felt the pea through twenty mattresses and twenty feather beds. Nobody but a real princess could have such a delicate skin. BUT NOWHERE COULD HE GET WHAT HE WANTED.

THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA, by Hans Christian Andersen POIS n.m.─ French for "pea", a climbing plant whose seeds are grown for food. Des pois mange-tout, des pois chiches, des petits pois frais.

At Le Pois Penché, we constantly strive for excellence, refinement, sophistication and perfection, just like the qualities sought by the prince in his princess, in Andersen’s tale. What is a "BRASSERIE"? ACCORDING TO IMAD NABWANI, OWNER OF LE POIS PENCHÉ

A Parisian-style brasserie is all about comfort. It’s about food, wine and service that make you feel welcome, warm, special. And here at Le Pois Penché, that’s precisely what our pursuit of perfection is rooted in: simplicity and comfort.

We are among friends here. A steady flow of regulars and new patrons alike keeps the place humming and thrumming with life. As one table leaves, another group of people takes their place. A glass of wine to start, followed by a tartare, perhaps?

Good wine and good food can be appreciated at any age. Brasserie cuisine is universal in its appeal. There’s no such thing as a "typical" patron at Le Pois Penché. The makeup of our clientele changes daily – hourly even. And this pleases us to no end.

When it comes right down to it, the brasserie experience is a reflection of you, how you feel and what suits your fancy on a given day. HOW TO SHUCK AN OYSTER

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- 1 - Place the oyster in the palm of your hand and grasp firmly. For new "shuckers", we recommend using a folded tea towel to protect hand.

- 2 - Slide the tip of your oyster knife into the hinge and pry open.

- 3 - Sever the muscle that connects the oyster to the shell by sliding the tip of the knife along the inner surface of the shell, being careful not to puncture the oyster itself to ensure it remains juicy.

And that’s it – your oyster is shucked! Savour straight out of the shell or with the accompaniment of your choice.

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CARAMELIZED ONION TABASCO AND HORSERADISH AND VINAIGRETTE LEMON JUICE AND LIME JUICE 39 m → ON Walk North-West toward GUY-CONCORDIA W. MeTRO 6 minutes • 500 m

450 m → Turn right onto De Maisonneuve Boulevard W.

13 m → Turn right onto Drummond St. — Your destination stands on your right.

IN METRO DIRECTIONS TO BETWEEN LE POIS PENCHÉ

13 m → Turn left onto Drummond St. — Your destination stands on your left.

PIERRE PIVET 160 m → — Walk South-West on PEEL Who better than a French painter living in to capture De Maisonneuve Boulevard W. ON FOOT MeTRO the very essence of Le Pois Penché on canvas? Pierre Pivet’s vivid toward Stanley St. 2 minutes • 150 m images grace the walls of our brasserie and add to the whimsical ambiance – a nod to the cafés of Paris and the legendary Moulin Rouge. Located at the foot of , this iconic was the driving force behind Montreal’s THE prosperity in the 19th century and contributed greatly to the country’s economic development. Between 1850 and 1930, some of ’s most influential families – GOLDEN SQUARE from prominent dignitaries to captains of industry – called the Golden Square Mile home. In fact, in its heyday, 70% of ’s wealth was concentrated in this MILE small, yet powerful, quadrangle. The architectural style of the opulent erected in the Golden Square Mile during this period was unlike anything else in Canada.

Today, the Golden Square Mile embodies the vibrant, eclectic character that defines Montreal. HOT DESTINATIONS • ZONE 1 SPOTS

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1 THE MOUNT ROYAL CLUB The limestone façade lends palatial panache 6 and Italian Renaissance 2 flair to this prestigious private club. 8

HOLT RENFREW Be sure to turn your gaze upward when you walk past 4 5 this building to get a better look at the royal coat of arms atop the two-storey-high front window. Holt Renfrew was 1. LE CHÂTEAU 3. CAFÉ HOLT 6. RITZ-CARLTON 8. THE MOUNT ROYAL CLUB one of the country’s top APARTMENTS fur retailers in early 10 1300 Sherbrooke St. W. 1228 Sherbrooke St. W. 1175 Sherbrooke St. W. Canadian History. 1321 Sherbrooke St. W. +1 514 842-5111 +1 514 842-4212 +1 514 842-5454 +1 514 842-9784 — — RITZ-CARLTON — Treat yourself to a delicious Queen Elizabeth II, Winston The façade of One of Sherbrooke indulgence before getting Churchill, Charles de "the Grande Dame Street’s most intriguing back to your shopping spree. Gaulle, Richard Nixon, 9. RESTAURANT RENOIR of Sherbrooke architectural curiosities: Pierre Elliott Trudeau, the SOFITEL MONTREAL Street" is made of a cross between a French Rolling Stones, Céline Dion, limestone imported Renaissance château and a Elizabeth Taylor and Richard 1155 Sherbrooke St. W. Scottish manor. 4. TIFFANY & CO. Burton are only a few of +1 514 285-9000 from Indiana. The the famous guests who have — breathtaking design, 1290 Sherbrooke St. W. stayed at the Ritz-Carlton. Satisfy your craving for the inspired by the +1 514 842-6953 ultimate upscale brunch. grand palaces of 2. HOLT RENFREW — Tuscany, has been Thinking of popping the admired by passersby 1300 Sherbrooke St. W. question while you’re in 7. M:BRGR since 1912. +1 514 842-5111 Montreal? The engagement 10. ESSENTRICS STUDIO ring of your dreams awaits 2025 Drummond St. at Tiffany & Co. +1 514 906-0408 3431 Stanley St. — +1 514 989-0236 Calling all gourmet burger — lovers! The Foie Gras BRGR, Enroll in the "Aging 5. MAISON BOULUD made with Kobe beef, foie Backwards" class and turn gras, truffle carpaccio and back the hands of time! 1228 Sherbrooke St. W. truffle mayo, is a tastebud- +1 514 842-4224 tantalizing experience you won’t soon forget.

DINING ART PARKS FITNESS NIGHTLIFE SHOPPING HOTELS HISTORY THE PEEL METRO — — The developers of Montreal’s metro system sought to give each station a Jean-Paul Mousseau’s 54 cercles (1964) epitomizes the commitment to unique look by incorporating one-of-a-kind artwork into the design. The grand showcasing abstract art throughout the metro system. Of the 54 circles opening of the metro took place in 1966, although not all 26 stations’ art that originally made up the work, 37 currently remain, located throughout was ready at the time. The system architects worked closely with the selected the station. One of them, found on the passenger platform, is dedicated artists to create the design for the Peel and Mont-Royal stations. to Mousseau’s wife. HOT DESTINATIONS • ZONE 2 SPOTS

1. CHEZ PARÉE 3 2 3 5 1258 Stanley St. +1 514 866-0495 4 6 2. REUBEN’S DELI

1 1116 Ste-Catherine St. W. +1 514 866-1029 7 — If there’s one delicacy 8 Montreal is known far and 2 wide for, it’s smoked meat. Reuben’s takes this reputation very seriously, drying choice cuts of beef 9 brisket for 28 days or 10 longer and slicing it by hand on the premises.

3. OFF THE HOOK

1021 Ste-Catherine St. W. +1 514 499-1021 — Looking for the latest trends in sneakers? 7 Follow Off the Hook on Instagram to find out which 8 up-to-the-minute styles are on their shelves.

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4. CLUB MONACO CLUB MONACO 1 1000 Ste-Catherine St. W. With Café Myriade +1 514 871-9841 in the basement and exclusive CHEZ PARÉE vintage items Formerly known as from renown Chez Paris and 5. CINÉMA BANQUE SCOTIA luxury brand Club Lido, this was siding with once a highly popular 977 Ste-Catherine St. W. the Club’s own nightclub and jazz +1 514 842-0549 collection, this bar. Today Chez Parée boutique is must is one of the city’s for both women best and most famous and men. strip clubs. 6. MANSFIELD ATHLETIC CLUB

1230 Mansfield St. 4 +1 450-618-0321 — 6 This building once housed the grand Loew’s Theatre, built in 1917.

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1237 Metcalfe St. +1 514 507-9207 — For a refreshing, head to the Balsam Inn for a glass 9. SQUARE DORCHESTER of Farigoule thyme liqueur.

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1243 Metcalfe St. 1170 Peel St. SQUARE DORCHESTER +1 514 564-5056 +1 514 393-3588 — — This green space served as a Sip on a Tom Collins or a This is where the National central meeting spot for members Pimm’s Cup and bask in the Hockey League was born, at of Montreal’s gay community in historic surroundings. Or if a dinner attended by the the 1960s and 1970s. This area a G&T is more your style, owners of the Canadiens and of town was known at the time as you’ll definitely enjoy the the Wanderers (two Montreal the "West End Village". Today’s one poured up here, made teams), the Senators, "Gay Village", located in the 5 with their special house the City Bulldogs and east of the city, grew out of tonic water and cucumber the Arenas. The date this concept. (naturally!). was November 26, 1917.

DINING ART PARKS FITNESS NIGHTLIFE SHOPPING HOTELS HISTORY THE VICTORIA RINK — 1870 JEAN BÉLIVEAU — — This skating rink holds a place of honour in Canada’s hockey history as the In 1971, the city’s beloved Canadiens brought home their first home of the Stanley Cup playoffs in 1894. Opened in 1862, the rink was a 17th Stanley Cup. Go Habs Go! popular winter destination for decades. In the summer, it served as a concert and exhibition venue and was the first building in Canada to be wired for electricity. It was torn down in the first half of the 20th century. The current-day address (1201 Stanley Street) is, saddly, now a parking garage. HOT DESTINATIONS • ZONE 3 SPOTS

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4 5 7 2. YMCA 8 1440 Stanley St. +1 514 849-8393 9 — 2 10 The city’s largest YMCA. 3 12 5 11 1 13 3. EDITORIAL

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1446 Peel St. +1 514 848-0988 4. MENS BOUTIQUE — Hands-down your best 1150 De Maisonneuve Blvd W. choice for mouthwatering +1 514 843-8877 Portuguese-style seafood, accompanied by a bottle of wine made by owner Carlos Ferreira. 5. TIGER OF SWEDEN

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2070 Peel St. 12. LES COURS +1 514 845-2233 MONT-ROYAL — Voted the best gym in Canada 1455 Peel St. by Reader’s Digest in 2006, +1 514 842-7777 Club sportif MAA is the — former home of the Montreal Erected in 1922, this Hockey Club, four-time building was once the winners of the Stanley Cup largest hotel in the British (1893, 1894, 1902, 1903). Empire, with a grand total The charming bistro on the of 1,100 rooms. A hot spot 10 12 second floor is definitely in the Roaring Twenties, worth a visit. the then–Mount Royal Hotel boasted a majestic chandelier FRANK & OAK that had previously graced Brand-new retail concept the interior of the Monte 7. SOUBOIS Carlo Casino. It and a for Montreal, featuring section of the lobby ceiling a menswear boutique, café 1106 De Maisonneuve Blvd W. are all that remains of the and barbershop. The perfect +1 514 564-3672 original property. Modern-day place to while away — Les Cours Mont-Royal is an a few hours – and Featuring a décor inspired upscale shopping centre, come out a new man! by an enchanted , where you can admire David 8 1 the almost mystical interior Ruben Piqtoukun’s celebrated of this restaurant is a birdman sculptures. 11 must-see.

13. HARRY ROSEN 8. ENSÕ YOGA 1455 Peel St. 1470 Peel St. +1 514 284-3315 +1 514 419-9642 — — Extensive array of top brands Ever hear of hot barre? in European menswear – all in 2 Give this new twist one location. on yoga a whirl here! 6

14. METRO PEEL 9. L’UOMO UNDERGROUND ART

1452 Peel St. — +1 514 844-1008 Jean-Paul Mousseau’s 54 cercles. MARTLET HOUSE Home to the McGill Alumni Association, Martlet House previously served as the Canadian headquarters of the 7 Seagram Company, once the world’s largest producer of distilled spirits. The façade is a replica of a Scottish baronial castle, as if to emphasize that , too, have the required pedigree to make a mighty fine whisky!

DINING ART PARKS FITNESS NIGHTLIFE SHOPPING HOTELS HISTORY THE NEIGHBOURHOOD’S MAIN STREETS

SAINTE-CATHERINE — One of Montreal’s most iconic streets and a shopping lover’s dream, with no fewer than 1,200 retail establishments over a 10-kilometre stretch. Although the exact origins of the street’s name remain a mystery to this day, the prevailing theory is that it refers to a former resident of the neighbourhood.

DE LA MONTAGNE — Formerly know as « Chemin des sauvages de la Montagne », this street follows the path once used by Aboriginal peoples to travel from the waterfront to Mount Royal.

CRESCENT — It would seem that the "crescent" referred to here is a description of the original shape of the street. Today, this area is known for its nightlife and is home to an impressive collection of restaurants and bars.

STANLEY — Named in honour of Lord Stanley, of Stanley Cup fame. In the 1970s, Stanley Street was the heart of Montreal’s gay district.

SHERBROOKE — Until the late 18th century, the name of this road, which represented the city’s northernmost boundary, was Côte à , which translates to "Baron’s Hill". Today, it boasts a highly varied architectural mix, from ornate 19th-century mansions to functionally inclined 20th-century commercial buildings. ’s nickname these days is the "Rue des hôtels". MONTREAL 1964 — Intersection of Sainte-Catherine and Peel Streets HOT DESTINATIONS • ZONE 4 SPOTS

1. GALERIE CLAUDE 6. ANTHROPOLOGIE 9. MARIE SAINT PIERRE LAFITTE 2130 De la Montagne St. 2081 De la Montagne St. 2160 Crescent St. +1 514 284-6468 +1 514 281-5547 10 +1 514 842-1270 — The stunning collections from this renowned fashion 7. DIESEL designer are made right 2. LA MAISON ISHI here in Quebec. 2114 De la Montagne St. 2122 Crescent St. +1 514 845-4335 +1 514 989-8615 10. ARIEL

8. CHÂTEAU D’IVOIRE 2072 Drummond St. 3. DIVINE CHOCOLATIER +1 514 282-9790 2020 De la Montagne St. — 2158 Crescent +1 514 845-4651 Indulge in one of Ariel’s +1 514 282-0829 delightful tartares.

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2067 Crescent St. +1 514 419-0779 — Dig into a fresh, delicious salad inspired by your own 3 imagination.

DIVINE CHOCOLATIER 5. GALERIE LEROYER For a real Belgian hot 2170 De la Montagne St. chocolate, take +1 514 419-2194 the "Divine" plunge!

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DINING ART PARKS FITNESS NIGHTLIFE SHOPPING HOTELS HISTORY RITZ-CARLTON — With only two hours’ notice, the staff at the Ritz-Carlton Montreal prepared the 4,000-square-foot Royal Suite and chilled 24 bottles of champagne for the lavish ELIZABETH TAYLOR AND wedding ceremony. RICHARD BURTON’S WEDDING — 1964 — So why did the Hollywood power couple choose Montreal to tie the knot? Because authorities elsewhere refused to grant them permission to do so, given that both had recently divorced. With the help of a lawyer, they found a civil officiator here and reserved the suite, where they stayed for one night, under the name of "Mr. and Mrs. Smith". HOT DESTINATIONS • ZONE 5 SPOTS

1. REDPATH 4. McCORD MUSEUM

859 Sherbrooke St. W. 690 Sherbrooke St. W. 2 +1 514 398-4086 +1 514 398-7100 — This is the Montreal museum community’s best-kept secret, with mummies and 5. INDIGO 1 other relics from Ancient Egypt, as well as dinosaur 1500 McGill College Ave. 7 bones to whisk you away to +1 514 281-5549 another place and time. — 2 Lose yourself in stacks of books, home décor items, gadgets and more. The 2. McGILL UNIVERSITY upstairs café is a wonderful 3 4 place to sit back and relax. COMPLEXE LES AILES 845 Sherbrooke St. W. +1 514 398-4455 Are you a hockey — fan? A statue of Behind every McGill 6. GRÉVIN MONTRÉAL Maurice Richard residence is a story that entitled Never Give many students are unaware 705 Ste-Catherine St. W. Up can be found on of. Case in point: Solin +1 514 788-5211 the mezzanine level Hall, which was a chocolate of the shopping factory in a previous life. centre. 7. COMPLEXE LES AILES

5 3. CAFÉ HUMBLE LION 677 Ste-Catherine St. W. +1 514 288-3759 904 Sherbrooke St. W. +1 514 844-5466 — The best latte in this 8. TUNNEL ESPRESSO BAR area of the city… which, incidentally, goes extremely 1253 McGill College Ave. well with one of their +1 514 882-5288 freshly baked scones. — For the best cappuccino 5 around.

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DINING ART PARKS FITNESS NIGHTLIFE SHOPPING HOTELS HISTORY LILI ST. CYR — The queen of burlesque in the 1940s and 1950s, American-born Lili St. Cyr brought her act to Montreal in 1944. Although her particular brand of entertainment was illegal at the time, her sizzling hot shows managed to draw in the crowds night after night. So how did Lili get around the city by-laws that strictly prohibited stripping? A few minutes after midnight, she would appear on stage without a stitch of clothing and slowly proceed to put her clothes on – a reverse striptease! HOT DESTINATIONS • ZONE 6 SPOTS

6 7 1 OGILVY 5 For years, "the Grande Dame of 2 3 Sainte-Catherine Street" hosted regular organ recitals in Tudor Hall. And every day for the past half-century, a bagpiper has strolled through the store at noon to serenade Ogilvy’s shoppers.

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1476 Crescent St. +1 514 284-6555 — Enjoy a leisurely drink on the rooftop terrace on a sunny summer day.

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1458 Crescent St. +1 514 287-3362 8 — This is the second restaurant in Montreal to operate under this banner. The steakhouse prides itself on its authentic Argentine fare, served in the beautiful surroundings 6. HÔTEL CHEZ SWANN that were previously home to the Hard Rock Cafe. 1444 Drummond St. +1 514 842-7070 — Le Pois Penché’s little 3. SIR WINSTON sister, this hip boutique CHURCHILL PUB hotel is a regular backdrop for contemporary art shows. 1459 Crescent St. And psst... rumour has it +1 514 288-3814 that the showers at Chez — Swann are simply out of This was the first bar to this world! open on , 2 just in time for . 7

7. LE POIS PENCHÉ LE POIS PENCHÉ 4. OGILVY 1230 De Maisonneuve Blvd W. +1 514 667-5050 Montreal meets Paris! Come savour 1370 Ste-Catherine St. W. — the happy hour oyster special, +1 514 842-7711 A Parisian-style brasserie the legendary wine and champagne in the heart of downtown list and the warm, welcoming Montreal. ambiance. Packed from morning 1 ’til night, this exquisitely 5. EUROPEA designed brasserie is also a prime spot for people-watching. 1227 De la Montagne St. 8. COS +1 514 398 9229 — 1310 Ste-Catherine St. W. For a truly unique dining +1 514 878-3838 experience, Europea is an excellent bet.

DINING ART PARKS FITNESS NIGHTLIFE SHOPPING HOTELS HISTORY Je reviendrai à Montréal Dans un grand Bœing bleu de mer J’ai besoin de revoir l’hiver Et ses aurores boréales J’ai besoin de cette lumière Descendue droit du Labrador Et qui fait neiger sur l’hiver Des roses bleues, des roses d’or Dans le silence de l’hiver Je veux revoir ce lac étrange Entre le crystal et le verre Où viennent se poser des anges Je reviendrai à Montréal Ecouter le vent de la mer Se briser comme un grand cheval Sur les remparts blancs de l’hiver Je veux revoir le long désert Des rues qui n’en finissent pas Qui vont jusqu’au bout de l’hiver Sans qu’il y ait trace de pas J’ai besoin de sentir le froid Mourir au fond de chaque pierre Et rejaillir au bord des toits Comme des glaçons de bonbons clairs Je reviendrai à Montréal Dans un grand Bœing bleu de mer Je reviendrai à Montréal Me marier avec l’hiver Me marier

avec l’hiver. JE REVIENDRAI À MONTRÉAL — LYRICS BY DANIEL THIBON. MUSIC AND VOCALS BY ROBERT CHARLEBOIS. HOT DESTINATIONS • ZONE 7 SPOTS

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MONTREAL MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS 6. CAFÉ AUNJA For an evening out 1. PERCY WALTERS PARK 1448 Sherbrooke St. W. that’s anything +1 514 914-8337 but ordinary, why 1501 Du Docteur-Penfield Ave. — not head to one of Treat yourself to a the MMFA’s refreshing cup of herbal "5 à 7" receptions tea in this cozy nook. or themed get- 2. LINTON APARTMENTS togethers for an art- and music- 1509 Sherbrooke St. W. infused evening +1 514 935-4141 7. DOMINION GALLERY with like-minded lovers of the 1438 Sherbrooke St. W. cultural scene. Be +1 514 845-7471 sure to watch the 3. ALAIN SIMON — Museum’s Facebook FLEURS The largest collection page for details. of made-in-Montreal art, 1474 Sherbrooke St. W. undoubtedly one of the +1 514 695-6160 finest in Canada. — Three decades of spectacular 5 floral arrangements. 8. THE CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW AND ST. PAUL 4. LA PANTHÈRE VERTE 3415 Redpath St. 2 2153 Mackay St. +1 514 842-3431 +1 514 903-4744 — — A haven of peace and Who said eating organic tranquility, complete and sustainable was boring? with the "Quiet " – 10 LINTON APARTMENTS Clearly nobody who visited a spiritual oasis in the this local vegan eatery. heart of the city. Developed by Samuel Arnold Finley and David Jerome Drop by to have a taste of Spence on a parcel of land owned by James Linton, this the best falafel in Montreal. Beaux Arts–style building, erected in 1907, is one of During the warm season, you the first multi-family dwellings in Montreal intended can enjoy clean street food 9. MONTREAL MUSEUM for well-to-do tenants. It was also the first high-rise at their OF FINE ARTS in the city to hit the 10-storey mark. jungle-styled food truck. 3 1380 Sherbrooke St. W. +1 514 285-2000 — Where European masters meet Canadian art icons. Rembrandt, Picasso, Monet, and Jean-Paul Riopelle are only some of the artists featured in the Museum’s extensive collection.

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1434 Sherbrooke St. W. +1 514 849-0037 — Cigar lounge boasting some of the world’s most sought- after stogies. Drop by to spend an evening in Havana – without the plane fare!

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RESTAURANT ART PARC SPORT VIE NOCTURNE BOUTIQUE HOTEL HISTOIRE SIR WILLIAM SIR GEORGE WILLIAM WATSON JAMES M C GILL 1796 - 1869 1786 - 1870 1744 - 1813 C. MACDONALD A. DRUMMOND OGILVIE — — — 1831 - 1917 1829 - 1910 1835 - 1900 Founder of Canada’s first sugar Tea merchant. Founder of the Fur trader, politician and — — — refinery. Married twice and Montreal and Quebec Steamboat philanthropist. Founder of McGill Founder of the Macdonald Industrialist, financier and President of Ogilvie Flour Mills. fathered 17 children. A celebrated Company. Director of the Bank of University, where his remains are Tobacco Company. Pioneer senator. Married to John Redpath’s Respected philanthropist and philanthropist who lent his support Montreal, and an influential figure buried. Apparently the only pioneer of the Canadian tobacco daughter. Manager of the Redpath businessman. Served on the board to a wide range of charitable in the rail industry. of the Golden Square Mile to have industry and noted sugar refinery’s technical of directors of the Bank of organizations. received a college . philanthropist. operations and president of the Montreal and the North British . and Mercantile Insurance Company.

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SIMON M C TAVISH THE GOLDEN AGE PETER M C GILL WILLIAM MOLSON SIR GEORGE SIMPSON 1750 - 1804 1789 - 1860 1793 - 1875 1786 - 1860 1788 - 1870 — — — — — Powerful entrepreneur James McGill’s nephew and heir. Son of . Businessman, Governor of the Hudson’s Bay Co-founder (with William Workman) and businessman. Fur trader and OF THE GOLDEN Second mayor of Montreal and the banker and brewer. First president Company, author and businessman. of Canada’s largest hardware house, founder of the North-West Company first chairman of the board of of the Molson Bank, as well as One of the leading figures Forthingham & Workman. Canada’s first railway company. director of the Champlain and St. of Montreal’s Scottish Lawrence Railroad Company and Grand business community. SQUARE MILE Trunk Railway Company.

These fur, rail and shipping industry magnates were instrumental in transforming Montreal into a bustling centre for trade and commerce in the 19th century. Their names are emblazoned on JAMES LINTON streets, parks, buildings CHARLES-ÉDOUARD JOHN THOMAS MOLSON ANDREW FREDERICK and other landmarks 1822 - 1905 1826 - 1891 1837 - 1910 throughout the city. — — GRAVEL — GAULT Manufacturer of Proclaimed “Photographer to 1883 - 1959 Son of Thomas Molson. The first 1833 - 1905 boots and shoes. the Queen” by . — person to circumnavigate the globe — Famous for his portraits of President of the Banque in a steam-powered yacht. Prominent businessman and notable figures from across Canadienne Nationale. philanthropist. Head of Gault North America. Brothers and Company and the Dominion Cotton Mills.

THOMAS MOLSON SIR JOHN MOLSON ISAAC DE SOLA HARRISON STEPHENS WILLIAM DOW 1791 - 1863 1810 - 1882 1763 - 1836 1858 - 1920 1801 - 1881 1800 - 1868 — — — — — — Son of John Molson and founder Founder of the Montreal Ocean Brewer and businessman. Founder of Zionist leader, diplomat, author Tobacco and tea importer. Director of the Founder of Dow Breweries, of St. Thomas’ Anglican Church in Steamship Company, railway promoter and a key player and businessman. Member of several Bank of Montreal and the driving force one of the Molson Brewery’s the Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough. and resident of the Merchants’ Bank in building the Champlain and St. Montreal-based associations, behind the creation of several businesses biggest rivals. Montreal’s first of Canada. He also was a pioneer of Lawrence Railroad, the country’s including the Engineers’ Club and in the rail and other sectors. Founding planetarium proudly bore the telecommunication as president the first railway. Elected to the the Montreal Board of Trade. member of Saint James’s Club along with Dow name. Montreal Telegraph Company. Legislative Assembly of Lower John Redpath, John Rose, William Workman Canada and appointed a member of and Thomas Workman. the Legislative Council.

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