Cité-du-Havre, Administrative sector on Mackay Pier in Ville-Marie, Canada
Cité-du-Havre is an administrative sector that extends as a narrow artificial peninsula into the Saint Lawrence River, protecting Montreal's Old Port from water currents and ice formations. The area combines residential spaces with industrial operations near the city's central business district.
Mackay Pier construction began in 1891 and was completed by 1900, using materials from Montreal Metro excavations to expand the eastern section facing the river. This foundation enabled the area to develop into its current mixed residential and industrial setting.
The district is home to several residential complexes, including the experimental Habitat 67, which stands out for its distinctive modular design from the 1967 World Exhibition. The structures have become a visual landmark that reflects the era's vision for modern living.
The area is easily accessible on foot and can be reached from multiple directions, making it simple to explore all residential complexes and public spaces. Its proximity to the central business district means the surroundings remain relatively active with good transportation options.
A railway branch operated on the pier until the 1960s, facilitating goods transportation before the area transformed into its current form. Traces of this industrial past remain visible in the layout and structures of the place.
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