2 Best Sights in Quebec, Canada

This stunning library, housed in a former 19th-century Methodist church, is a true gem for design, architecture, and culture enthusiasts alike. Completely revamped a few years ago, its now whitewashed, design-heavy interior earned international acclaim and architectural awards. Inside, you'll find compelling permanent exhibitions on French Canadian literature and culture, along with weekly showings of various genres of French-Canadian movies.

Once the city hall of the former municipality of Maisonneuve before it was annexed by the City of Montréal, the Beaux-Arts building became the home of the public library for the Montréal borough of Mercier-Hochelaga-Maisonneuve in 1981. The growth of the borough and the changing needs of the community prompted a C$42.6 million restoration and expansion project begun in 2020. The heritage building's stone facade, stained glass windows and skylight, mosaic floors, grand central staircase, among other architectural features worth preserving, were all meticulously restored to their former glory. With the addition of two light-filled glass wings, which adjoin either side of the main stone building, the library's surface area was tripled. The result of the project, completed in 2023, is nothing short of magnificent, and well worth a visit.