Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site

At the heart of Old Montréal, enter into the intimacy of a lavish 19th-century bourgeois residence. The Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site features the only Victorian-style interior open to the public in Montréal. The ensemble bequeathed by Sir George-Étienne Cartier, who was a lawyer, businessman and politician, is explained by the place where he lived during his life. As he lived in a society undergoing enormous change, you will understand how he became one of the fathers of the Canadian Confederation and contributed to Canada’s development. When you enter the door of this spacious dwelling, you will get a chance to live life like the 19th-century bourgeoisie in Montréal.