Tour de la Banque Royale

Royal Bank Tower is a Neoclassical skyscraper in Old Montreal rising 121 meters across 22 floors with a grand limestone facade and classical details. Located at 360 Saint-Jacques Street, the building blends Florentine Renaissance and Gothic architectural elements throughout its composition.

The building was completed in 1928 as the Royal Bank headquarters and was the tallest structure in the British Empire at that time. The bank relocated from the building in 1962, after which it became home to various commercial and office operations.

The interior features a grand banking hall designed like a Roman civil basilica, with marble, colored plaster ceilings, and gilded bronze ornaments throughout. This lavish design reflects how financial institutions wanted to showcase their power and permanence to visitors.

The building is accessible via public streets and sits near other historic landmarks in the neighborhood. Visitors can view the exterior facade and public entrance areas, though access to interior spaces depends on current tenants and their policies.

The elevator doors feature allegorical panels depicting Canadian economic activities, a detail many visitors overlook during their visits. These ornaments tell the story of the country's industrial and commercial development through their visual language.

Location: Montreal

Inception: 1928

Architects: York and Sawyer, Sumner Godfrey Davenport

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Floors above the ground: 22

Elevators: 8

Height: 121 m

GPS coordinates: 45.50190,-73.55940

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:49