This building complex encapsulates Montreal in the 1960’s. It was one of its first true modernist international style skyscrapers (one of the early projects of IM. PEI), and started the creation of the famed Montreal Underground City, linking its underground mall to other such facilities all through the downtown core. It’s cruciform shape and design details reflect the Quebec culture’s strong catholic background, and it was THE place to have a corporate headquarters (Air Canada, Royal Bank of Canada, and other national firms all called it home at one time or another). Take time to read about the complex and walk around and notice the massive height of the main entry foyer and all the interesting features u Kaye to the building. I would definitely do dinner or a drink on the top floor for fantastic views of the city. This is still a local metro mall so so check out the local stews for souvenirs nor found in the tacky tourist traps found all over.

I bought some bagels here in a little store; they were just OK. And I think this is the skyscraper mall that also houses the ice rink and the bus station. Very modern and in the middle of downtown, so busy.