For 100 years Canada’s wealth was found in this neighbourhood, affectionately nicknamed the Golden Square Mile. This area encompasses many of the beautiful former homes of wealthy Anglo-Scottish Montrealers who were responsible for 80% of Canada’s wealth as well as patrons of the arts, education, architecture, philanthropy and more.
Visit my Alma Mata, McGill University, known for its medical and law departments, with a reputation for excellence. The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, the 1st public museum in Canada. The McCord Museum with its collection of women’s clothing and photography collection. The first Ritz-Carlton in the world, open in 1912 set the standard for luxury in Canada. Oglivy Holt Renfrew: our Harrods, Ogilvy founded in. 1866 Eaton’s Magnificent 9th Floor has the finest example of Art Deco in Montreal and more.
Montreal’s Anglo-Scottish influences will be brought to light. Why not finish the tour with the original traditional afternoon tea at the Ritz-Carlton Montreal’s Palm Court or lunch at Bar George in the stately Lord Mount Stephen’s home.
