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What Do
These Marks
Mean?
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Discovery
Tour of Old Montréal’s
Archaeological Sites |
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| You can literally
follow in the footsteps of history in Old Montréal.
The granite paving stones throughout the streets, sidewalks
and public spaces of Old Montréal mark the buried remains
of the 18th-century fortified city’s stone walls and
main sites. |
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Ground Marks,
Place Jacques-Cartier.
Photo: Ville de Montréal |
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hope that following this trail through time will give you a glimpse
of the urban landscape of 18th-century Montréal, as well
as some insight into the impact the fortifications had on city planning. |
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