MCGILL UNIVERSITY Perched on the gentle slopes of Mount Royal, the McGill campus dates back nearly two centuries and boasts some of the original McGill family homes and a variety of architectural gems that include James Ross House, Chancellor Day Hall, Lady Meredith House, Charles Meredith House and the Gatehouse. MAISON ALCAN/ ATHOLSTAN HOUSE An early integration of older structures with modern developments, these beautiful buildings were merged in 1983 to become part of a French multinational’s headquarters. They include the Hugh Graham House, which belonged to Canadian media mogul Lord Atholstan, and the old Berkeley Hotel, built in 1928. LE MOUNT STEPHEN HOTEL A former private club built in Renaissance Revival-style between 1880 and 1883 by railway magnate Sir George Stephen, this opulent space is now a dazzling cocktail lounge. MUSEUM QUARTER Many refer to the Golden Square Mile as the Museum Quarter due to the area’s bevy of museums and private galleries. Three stand out: McGill University’s McCord Museum features contemporary and historical art works, Redpath Museum abounds with natural history (and housed in a Greek Revival building built in 1882) and the Montréal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) showcases works of the masters in architecturally striking buildings.
SAINT JOSEPH’S ORATORY
Joe Wall is an American writer who’s lived and worked in Australia, Fiji and New Zealand. His affinity for the word ‘mate’ appears permanent.
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