Lachine BoroughStrolling in Lachine
Strolling in Lachine can start with the Promenade Père Marquette and Parc René Lévesque, and the Canal Bike Path. The parks and the paths are wonderful Lachine resources used by cyclists, runners, skaters and walkers for recreation or for serious training. Canals are a great place to fish but, even if no-fishing signs have been posted along the Lachine Canal, it's illegal to fish. Yet, people can always be seen standing, fishing poles in hand, calmly waiting and enjoying the scenery. Lachine has a lovely boulevard called Saint-Joseph that strolls along the water. Many beautiful parks, a bicycle path, places to rent bicycles, pedal boats, canoes or kayaks, a public market, the Marché de Lachine and several museums are there to enjoy. You can always find a place to eat along Saint-Joseph. There are several restaurants between 16th and 19th Avenues. They offer Mexican, Japanese or Italian cuisine. You can go for a meal and a glass of wine or a beer, or for a beer only. Many also feature outdoor terraces. 
The path along the canal also offers the Musée plein air in the René Levesque Park. The "musée" exhibits 50 sculptures, which makes it one of the largest parks of its kind in Canada. In the winter, from December to March, five parks offer hockey and skating rinks as well as a “chalet” where you can put on your skates and warm up a little when necessary. Strolling in Lachine will also take you to the Maison LeBer LeMoyne. The House features historical and archaeological exhibitions as well as contemporary art exhibitions. Some of the activities and workshops are intended for families with young children. Church Timeline
The cornerstone for the St-Andrews United Church originally built for a Scots Presbyterian congregation was laid in 1832, five years before Victoria became queen and 35 years before the Canadian Confederation. The church still stands on Saint-Joseph, between 15th and 16th Avenues. The St-Andrews United Church is a small church, but very beautiful. There's a lot of simplicity about it. Strolling in Lachine will take you to this neo-Gothic building designed by John Wells, the same architect responsible for the Bank of Montreal on Place d'Armes. John Grant, the agent for the North West Co., the fur-trading concern, donated the land for the church and the cemetery. In 1930, Ozias Leduc with the touch of his master’s hands decorated the interior of the Église des Saints-Anges-Gardiens also on Saint-Joseph. 
In a few months, its creative genius generated tens of angels, archangels and cherubs for the glory of God. After seven months of work, in January 1931, Ozias Leduc signed the decoration of the church. During more than 25 years, the parishioners were able to admire this significant testimony of the sacred art of Lachine. But his work was not to be eternal. In less than three decades regrettable repaints completely transformed the paintings, covering whole surfaces and transforming the aspect of the celestial creatures. The pictures painted by Ozias Leduc had a priceless value. If certain of the religious decors painted by the artist have been protected, it is not the case at the Église-des-Saints-Anges-Gardiens. Thank you for visiting Strolling in Lachine. Lachine District / Lachine Borough Montreal Boroughs Maps of Montreal Exit Strolling in Lachine |
