Portugal Park (Saint-Dominique at Vallières)

The first members of the Portuguese community began arriving in the 1960s, and settled on De Bullion, Coloniale, Rachel and Roy Streets. Their contribution to breathing new life into the deteriorating neighbourhood was recognized in 1975, in fact, by an award of excellence from the Montreal architecture society. Their homes are characterized by the flowers and vines growing in the tiny yards. They have also brought an original use of colour, as can be seen on the homes along Drolet Street south of Duluth. Portugal Park is a tribute to the vibrant community life. The municipal designers who created this little neighbourhood park wanted it to reflect Portuguese culture, and so topped the bandstand with a rooster, a Portuguese symbol.

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