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Man-made lake in a former marsh. Paddleboats are rented out in summer; in winter the lake becomes an ice skating rink.
The Beaver Lake is an artificial basin fitted in 1938 on a former swamp located on Mount Royal, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It was designed by architect Frederick Todd.
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Built as a make-work project in 1932 during the Great Depression. The interior features artwork depicting various scenes from Canadian history.
Offers panoramic views of the downtown Montreal skyline.
Mount Royal Cross
A white illuminated cross installed in 1924 at the site where Paul Chomedey de Maisonneuve planted a wooden cross in 1643. He allegedly planted it there after praying to the Virgin Mary to spare the city of Montreal from a flood.
Another lookout point.
Musée des beaux-arts de Montréal
Many prominent travelling exhibits.