Maison Alcan, Montreal
Montreal is a very interesting city with many beautiful and unique tourist attractions. One of the buildings tourists do not miss visiting is the Maison Alcan. This building is popular for its atrium and was constructed in 1983.
Maison Alcan houses the Aluminum Company of Canada. Here you will find a hotel, three historic row houses, the elegant and stunningly beautiful glass atrium connected to the aluminum-clad office structure.
Maison Alcan is extremely popular for its amazing architectural design. Here you will find an aquarium as well as a museum. Spend a leisurely couple of hours and learn in detail about all the structures and houses at Maison Alcan as each one of them has a unique background story.
People in Montreal are fiercely passionate about their old buildings and take great efforts to rehabilitate and maintain them on a constant basis. Many of the old buildings in the city were rehabilitated by the Maison Alcan also known as the Alcan House.
The atrium is built exquisitely in contemporary style and aids with effective communication between the Victorian houses and the historical hotel. Do not miss the hugely impressive main entrance that was rehabilitated to its present version.
Maison Alcan houses the Aluminum Company of Canada. Here you will find a hotel, three historic row houses, the elegant and stunningly beautiful glass atrium connected to the aluminum-clad office structure.
Maison Alcan is extremely popular for its amazing architectural design. Here you will find an aquarium as well as a museum. Spend a leisurely couple of hours and learn in detail about all the structures and houses at Maison Alcan as each one of them has a unique background story.
People in Montreal are fiercely passionate about their old buildings and take great efforts to rehabilitate and maintain them on a constant basis. Many of the old buildings in the city were rehabilitated by the Maison Alcan also known as the Alcan House.
The atrium is built exquisitely in contemporary style and aids with effective communication between the Victorian houses and the historical hotel. Do not miss the hugely impressive main entrance that was rehabilitated to its present version.
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Sight Name: Maison Alcan
Sight Location: Montreal, Canada (See walking tours in Montreal)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Montreal, Canada (See walking tours in Montreal)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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