Dorchester Square, Urban square in Ville-Marie, Montreal, Canada

Dorchester Square is a large public square in downtown Montreal, Canada, covering about 5 acres (2 hectares) and bordered by René Lévesque Boulevard, Peel Street, Metcalfe Street, and Dorchester Square Street. It features four statues arranged in the shape of a Union Jack, along with paved walkways, green lawns, and benches.

Development began in 1872, and the square was officially inaugurated in 1878, with final touches completed in 1892. A major renovation in 2010 added new furniture and lighting, and restored the monuments.

The square's original name, Dominion Square, still appears on some old maps and signs, and locals often use both names. The four statues are arranged to form a Union Jack, a layout that reflects the square's British roots and is best seen from above or by walking around the perimeter.

The square is open at all hours, so you can visit whenever you like. It has paved paths and benches, making it easy to walk through or sit down, and it is close to public transit and other downtown attractions.

Small crosses are embedded in the walkways to recall the cemetery that once occupied this space. In summer, the lighting gives the square a green hue at night.