Vanier Circuits
- Circuit “Richelieu Park” Circuit
- Circuit “Beechwood Avenue” Circuit
- Circuit “Montreal Road, part 1” Circuit
- Circuit “Montreal Road, part 2” Circuit
- Circuit McArthur Avenue” Circuit
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“Richelieu Park” Circuit
The “Richelieu Park” tour explores the vast grounds that once belonged to the Society of Missionaries of Africa (also known as the White Fathers). This is the site of today’s Vanier Museopark, the Vanier branch of the Ottawa Public Library, Richelieu Park and the sugar bush that houses Canada’s only active urban sugar shack.
Duration : 1 hr
“Beechwood Avenue” Circuit
The “Avenue Beechwood” tour follows the street of the same name to discover heritage sites. One of its stops is the former St. Charles Borromeo church, built in 1908, whose creation as a parish greatly contributed to the establishment of Francophone communities in Vanier. It was in the church’s presbytery that the now-famous secret society, the Ordre de Jacques Cartier, was born, under the authority of parish priest Barrette.
Duration : 1 hr
“Montreal Road, part 1” Circuit
Montreal Road has been the economic and historical heart of the neighbouhood since it was built in 1869. The first part of the “Montreal Road” tour therefore covers the points of interest and businesses that have evolved along the southern part of the main artery, from Cummings Bridge to Marier Street.
Duration : 1.5 hr
“Montreal Road, part 2” Circuit
The second part of the “Montreal Road” tour focuses on the north side of Montreal Road, from Hannah Street to St. Laurent Boulevard. During this guided tour, you’ll learn more about local stores, numerous murals, the aborted CORE Vanier project and the various churches and schools now reconverted into other buildings.
Duration : 1.5 hr
“McArthur Avenue” Circuit
The McArthur Avenue tour explores the former lands of the namesake family. Donald and Jane McArthur were among the neighbourhood’s earliest pioneers. His wife actually inspired him to name the community Janeville, one of Vanier’s 3 founding villages (along with Clarkstown and Clandeboy). Key stops on the tour include Montfort Hospital, several English- and French-speaking churches and the Centre Pauline-Charron.
Durée : 1.5 hr
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