A huge public expanse surrounded by trees, the perfect place to relax and soak up some sun... a superb view of downtown Montréal... and fascinating historical remains.

Can you pick out the two lines of stone running across the surface like a double backbone? This is one of the few spots in present-day Montréal where you can still see physical evidence of the fortified town of yesteryear.

In 1991, the site was developed to highlight the remains of the fortifications. Trees that recall the Commissioners’ plan stand guard over this unique legacy.

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