For centuries, dating back to Indigenous peoples, the river and waterways have shaped patterns of settlement, serving as routes for communication and exchange. In the metropolitan region, with its archipelago of hundreds of islands, this has resulted in a rich heritage of archaeological sites, buildings and ensembles, as well as…

As Montreal marks the 50th anniversary of the 1976 Olympic Games, this conversation looks back at the lasting impact of a defining moment in the city’s history. Beyond the athletic achievements, how did the Games reshape Montreal’s urban landscape, its identity and the ways its now-iconic sites are used? What…

What value do we grant to existing buildings? What political tools can Quebec’s architects and residents employ to resist demolitions? We invite you to explore and discuss these questions as part of our exhibition To Build Law, currently on view in our Main Galleries, and during a conversation organized in…