Rue Bonsecours, Montréal

Montréal's oldest church, the Chapel of Our Lady de Bonsecours, at the end of the street, was rebuilt in its present form in 1772 after a number of fires. It replaced the original wooden building (1657) put up by the founder of the Congrégation-de-Notre-Dame, Margeurite Bourgeoys, canonized in 1982. The church long contained a miraculous little Madonna made of oak and given by the Baron de Fancamp in 1672. It was much venerated by the Congrégation de Notre Dame, and by seafarers, many of whom left offerings to the Virgin. Although today's Madonna is a copy, the offerings, including some model ships, can still be seen.The adjoining museum to Margeurite Bourgeoys tells of her Christian works.

The Marché Bonsecours in Montreal was built between 1845 and 1852 as a multi-purpose building in the Neo-Renaissance style by William Fortner. The Parliament of the unified Canada met here for a time in 1849 then it served as the town hall before becoming Montréal's vegetable market from 1878 to 1963 when, following restoration work in 1964, it became the offices of the City Administration.Today the building houses a number of interesting shops and boutiques and is a popular spot with tourists.

The Maison de George-Etienne Cartier in Montreal is a Gothic revival building, originally two stone dwellings which were the home of the first Canadian Prime Minister from 1841 to 1871. Part of the building has an exhibition of the life and work of Jacques Cartier.Theatrical re-enactments are held each afternoon in July and August at the Cartier home.

The Maison Pierre du Calvet, dates from 1770, with a rustic façade, asymmetric windows and a pointed roof.Pierre du Calvet, who once lived here, supported the American revolution and met with Benjamin Franklin.Today this former residence is a boutique hotel.