1000 de La Gauchetière

1000 de La Gauchetière is a 51-floor tower in Montreal built with glass, granite, steel, and concrete rising to 205 meters tall. The structure includes office space, an indoor skating rink, shopping areas, and connects to the city's underground pedestrian network.

The tower was completed in 1992 and exceeded Montreal's previous 200-meter height restriction due to its extended construction timeline. This made it the tallest building in the city at the time of completion.

The building's entrance rotundas topped with copper roofs echo designs found in nearby religious structures and connect the tower visually to the neighborhood's heritage. Visitors can notice these architectural references when moving through the main lobbies.

The building is easily accessible on foot and well served by 22 elevators distributed throughout different levels. Its location in the underground network means visitors can enter from connected pathways even during bad weather.

The building houses the Downtown Terminus bus station where around 45,000 commuters pass through each day. This combination of office space with a major transit hub creates constant movement and activity inside the tower.

Location: Ville-Marie

Inception: 1992

Architects: Dimitri Dimakopoulos

Official opening: 1990

Architectural style: postmodern architecture

Floors above the ground: 51

Elevators: 22

Height: 205 m

Made from material: glass, granite, copper, steel, concrete

Part of: Dorchester Square and Place-du-Canada Heritage Site

Website: https://le1000.com

GPS coordinates: 45.49820,-73.56630

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:28