Pointe-à-Callière, Museum of Archeology

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Occupying the spot where French explorers docked when they arrived in what was to become Montreal, this triangular building, evoking the shape of a ship, houses the Musée d'archéologie et d'histoire de Montréal - the only sizeable archeology museum in the country (which actually occupies several buildings, the Pointe-à-Callière being the main one, marking the museum's entrance). Built for the celebrations of the 350th anniversary of the city, the Pointe-à-Callière is considered one of the better examples of post-modern buildings in the city.

History

Chevalier Louis Hector de Callière, the third governor of Montréal, had a home built on the plot in 1688. Later, the spot was occupied by the Royal Insurance Building which burnt down in 1948.

Information last updated: 01/Dec/2008