2017 - Montreal - Saint-Louis Square Kiosk Cafe
This kiosk sits at one end of Saint-Louis Square. Le Kiosque K is a small round shaped cafe at the westerly end of Square St Louis (Carre St Louis). The parks majestic old maple trees provide shade and cover from the sun.
The cafe has coffee, scones, smoothies, ice creams and sandwiches. There is a small terrace and free wifi. If should like to visit be forewarned, there are no toilets on site.
ABOUT SAINT-LOUIS SQUARE:
The land where Saint-Louis Square sits was once intended for the city's reservoir. When it was acquired in 1848, it seemed the most logical use for the burgeoning city. However, by the time the city was ready to build, the population had grown so much that the amount of area allotted was no longer suitable for a reservoir large enough to serve the masses.
Instead, in 1879, the acreage was transformed into a beautiful park. The square was named for two of the city's most prominent businessmen, brothers Emmanuel and Jean-Baptiste Saint-Louis.
The area around Square St-Louis quickly became THE place to live. Shortly after the park was built, magnificent houses began to spring up around it. These were the homes of the upper-middle-class French Canadians who could afford to build grand domiciles with a view of the square.
Through the years, its ornate nineteenth century houses have also been favored by Montreal's artistic set, including writers, poets, musicians, actors, film makers, and visual artists.
2017 - Montreal - Saint-Louis Square Kiosk Cafe
This kiosk sits at one end of Saint-Louis Square. Le Kiosque K is a small round shaped cafe at the westerly end of Square St Louis (Carre St Louis). The parks majestic old maple trees provide shade and cover from the sun.
The cafe has coffee, scones, smoothies, ice creams and sandwiches. There is a small terrace and free wifi. If should like to visit be forewarned, there are no toilets on site.
ABOUT SAINT-LOUIS SQUARE:
The land where Saint-Louis Square sits was once intended for the city's reservoir. When it was acquired in 1848, it seemed the most logical use for the burgeoning city. However, by the time the city was ready to build, the population had grown so much that the amount of area allotted was no longer suitable for a reservoir large enough to serve the masses.
Instead, in 1879, the acreage was transformed into a beautiful park. The square was named for two of the city's most prominent businessmen, brothers Emmanuel and Jean-Baptiste Saint-Louis.
The area around Square St-Louis quickly became THE place to live. Shortly after the park was built, magnificent houses began to spring up around it. These were the homes of the upper-middle-class French Canadians who could afford to build grand domiciles with a view of the square.
Through the years, its ornate nineteenth century houses have also been favored by Montreal's artistic set, including writers, poets, musicians, actors, film makers, and visual artists.