Carré Saint-Louis

Carré Saint-Louis is set on the site of an old open-air reservoir, which was in use until 1952. Following a fire that ravaged nearly half the houses of the city in 1852, legislation was adopted to build an aqueduct and a new reservoir, the McTavish Reservoir, located on the side of the mountain. This reservoir replaced the Saint-Louis Reservoir, which could no longer keep up with the city’s growing needs. The present site was developed in 1876. Surrounding Carré Saint-Louis are houses with architectural beauty unlike any others in Montreal. Note the intricate woodwork in the Victorian style. A number of artists lived in the area, including Émile Nelligan.

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