Victoria Square, Public square in Ville-Marie, Montreal, Canada

Victoria Square is a public square in the Ville-Marie area of Montreal, Canada. It sits at the crossing of Beaver Hall Hill and McGill Street, with Viger Street to the north, Saint Jacques Street to the south, Beaver Hall Hill to the west, and Square Victoria Street to the east.

The square opened in 1813 and was first called Place du Marché-à-Foin and Place des Commissaires. It was renamed for Queen Victoria in 1860 to mark the visit of the Prince of Wales, and after changing looks many times, it was restored to its original layout in 2002 and 2003.

The square is named after Queen Victoria, and a statue of her stands in the middle. People often use the space as a meeting point, and the Art Nouveau metro entrance by Hector Guimard adds a touch of Parisian style that locals recognize right away.

The square stays open around the clock, so you can drop by at any time. It has several entry points along the surrounding streets, and the ground slopes as you walk up Beaver Hall Hill, so keep that in mind if you have trouble walking.

The metro entrance here is one of the few remaining original Guimard designs outside France. Also, the square has served as a parking lot in the past, which surprises many visitors who see its current layout.