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Getting Around Montreal Car-Free: 9 Unexpected Stories You Can Reach

1. The Vanished 'Molasses Suburb'

Faubourg à m'lasse (site of), Montreal, Canada

A vibrant neighborhood once stood where Radio-Canada now rises, known as the "Molasses Suburb" for a sticky reason.

2. A Parisian Metro Entrance in Montreal

Square-Victoria-OACI Metro Station, Montreal, Canada

One of Montreal's busiest metro stations features an ornate entrance that was once part of a Parisian Metro station.

3. Lachine Canal's Industrial Heartbeat

Lachine Canal National Historic Site, Montreal, Canada

The very spot where the Lachine Canal begins was once a hub of early North American industrial innovation, powered by its locks.

4. The Mount Royal Cross's Fiery Vow

Mount Royal Park, Montreal, Canada

The gleaming cross atop Mount Royal isn't just a beacon; it commemorates a vow made during a devastating plague.

5. Marché Bonsecours: A Building of Many Hats

Marché Bonsecours, Montreal, Canada

This grand domed market building in Old Montreal once served as Canada's Parliament and Montreal's City Hall, not just a place for goods.

6. Habitat 67: A Utopian Vision

Habitat 67, Montreal, Canada

This iconic collection of stacked concrete boxes, designed for Expo 67, was an ambitious experiment in urban living that nearly didn't get built.

7. City Hall Gardens: A Pivotal Declaration

Montreal City Hall, Montreal, Canada

The beautiful gardens outside Montreal's City Hall were once the scene of a pivotal moment in Canadian history: the declaration of French as the official language of Quebec.

8. Pointe-à-Callière's Underground History

Pointe-à-Callière, Montreal, Canada

Beneath the modern museum, an archaeological crypt reveals the actual foundations of Montreal's earliest settlements, including the first customs house.

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Uncover Montreal's Hidden Narratives

Point your phone camera at any of these fascinating spots, or anywhere else in Montreal, and hear its unique story narrated in your language.