Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie

Pensionnat du Saint-Nom-de-Marie is a school building located in Outremont, Montreal, with modern learning and teaching spaces organized across a connected campus. The complex includes classrooms, specialized facilities for arts programs, and a rooftop garden area housing beehives as part of environmental education initiatives.

The structure was designed by architect Jean-Zéphirin Resther and built between 1903 and 1905, opening initially under the name Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours. The institution later adopted its current name as it evolved and expanded its educational mission.

The school's name reflects a French-speaking Catholic tradition centered on devotion to Mary, which shaped its founding and values. This religious identity remains visible in the building's design and the educational approach that emphasizes both academic excellence and moral formation.

The campus sits on Côte-Sainte-Catherine Road in a well-connected residential area and features a clear internal layout with distinct zones for classes and activities. The grounds are visible from the street, but internal access is restricted to students and staff during school operations.

The rooftop hosts functioning beehives that allow students to observe and study pollination and ecosystem dynamics firsthand. This urban farming initiative demonstrates how the school integrates environmental science with hands-on learning experiences.