On the site of Union Française can be seen the famous bronze statue of Marianne. This sculpture is the work of Paul Romain Chevré, who survived the Titanic tragedy. The sculptor was on his way to attend the unveiling of another of his statues in the the lobby of the Château Laurier in Ottawa when the ship sank.

James Cameron’s super hit movie Titanic was successful in bringing focus and attention to the sites associated with the luxury liner that had tragically sunk on its maiden voyage. Many are not aware that the city of Montreal has numerous Titanic related sites. Allan Building is one of them.
This building was constructed in 1858. It was the headquarters of Allan shipping empire. One of Allan shipping empire’s vessels reached the survivors of Titanic after its collision with an iceberg in the North Atlantic. Virginian, a steamship belonging to the Allan Company, first picked up the distress signal from Titanic and passed on the information to The Gazette’s marine reporter.
Allan Building is a must visit destination for those who are interested in touring Titanic related sites. Now, this building is an information and tourism centre.
At one of the pillars, at the entrance of Allan buildings, you can find a mark. Water reached this level during the great flood of 1886. The building also houses a block that serves as the Montreal Harbour Commission. Recently, a residential complex has also found a place on the premises.
This attractive edifice certainly rekindles memories related to the Titanic tragedy.

The Gérald Godin Building was originally built by Charles Hays, president of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad. He was one of the Titanic passengers. Charles Hays owned an office in this building, and he was returning to Canada with his wife, daughter, and son-in-law.

The Molson Bank was founded by William Molson in Montreal in 1853. Located in St. Jacques Street, this building is constructed in the second Empire architectural style. Molson Bank is an important Titanic related site. Harry Markland Molson, founder of this bank, was one of the passengers who died in the Titanic disaster. Molson was last seen on board, removing his shoes and getting ready to swim. His body was never recovered.
The blockbuster movie Titanic has kindled interest in people prompting them to get attracted to anything associated with the luxury ship that met its tragic end in the North Atlantic. If you are interested in Titanic related sites, do not miss a visit to Molson Bank in Montreal which is frequented by thousands of tourists every year.
This bank is considered to be important not only for the touching story associated with it, but also for its architectural beauty. The architecture of the building reflects the bank’s stable and noble image.
Be sure to visit Molson Bank to relive those sad Titanic moments and also to enjoy the unique architectural style. A visit to this bank is certain to be a memorable one.

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce building in Montreal is a skyscraper with 45 stories. Also known as the CIBC Tower, this building is 187 meters high and was the tallest building in the entire Commonwealth of Nations between 1962 and 1963, after which the distinction was passed on to Place Ville-Marie. CIBC Tower was constructed by Ross, Peter Dickinson, Duschenes, Fish and Barrett to house many commercial establishments including the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and Miller Thomson and Stikeman Elliott, the corporate law firms.
This building is opposite Sun Life Building, close to Dorchester Square. As you approach this building, the first thing you will notice is its slender shape. This is evident in the 1400 square meter gross floor area per level.
This international style tower has an impressive façade that is much more ornamental than other similar commercial buildings. You will be impressed by the glass strip curtain wall that alternates exquisitely with the green slate and other types of stones. Renovation of this building took place in 1991 and the CIBC logo, that finds a place at the top of it, was redesigned in 2004.
Tourists visiting Montreal definitely make the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce building a part of their itinerary.

Christ Church Cathedral is a neo-Gothic construction built in 1859. The church site features a memorial tablet to Hays's 23-year-old personal secretary, Vivan Arthur Ponsonby Payne. This tablet was lifted by 125 of Hays associates. It is also the church where Harry Markland Molson worshiped.

Montreal's Museum of Fine Arts is 130 years old and is located within two amazing buildings, united by an underground passage. The frieze on the exterior of the building is the work of Leopold Weisz. He was sailing with the second class back to Canada with his wife. Both perished in the Titanic tragedy.

Baxter Block was established in 1892. It was one of North America's first shopping centers to be built. The owner of the shopping mall was Hélène de Lanaudière Chaput-Baxter. She died in the Titanic sinking. Hélène de Lanaudière was returning to Montreal from France.

Mount Royal Cemetery is one of the important attractions in Montreal. Located on the north face of Mount Royal, this cemetery was inaugurated in 1852. The cemetery is visited by thousands of tourists every year. The old river beds, vistas, wild life and strange, yet wonderful gravestones create a unique ambiance.
Mount Royal Cemetery has connections with the luxury liner Titanic that sunk on its maiden voyage. Here, you can find graves of some of the passengers who died in the tragedy. Charley Hays, his wife Clara, daughter Orian and Joseph J. Fynney are some of the Titanic victims commemorated here. You can also find memorial stones of Henry Markland Molson and Thornton Davidson in the Mount Royal Cemetery. Their bodies, however, were never recovered. The gravestones, memorial stones and the calm atmosphere make this cemetery a prominent tourist attraction.
The serene setting is enhanced by a huge variety of trees at Mount Royal Cemetery. Among them you can find 200-year old oaks, pine, maples and hickories. Enjoy great peace of mind as you stroll leisurely through the slope. The walkways, wooded trails, gravestones and century old trees make Mount Royal cemetery an interesting spot to explore on your trip to Montreal.