Château Champlain

Château Champlain is a 38-story hotel tower about 139 meters tall with a striking concrete and glass facade featuring continuous rows of arched windows. The building connects directly to Montreal's underground pedestrian network and contains around 596 rooms, dining venues, and fitness facilities.

The hotel was built in 1967 by Canadian Pacific Hotels to accommodate visitors during Expo 67 and was Canada's tallest hotel at that time. Its completion coincided with this major international exhibition, giving it considerable prominence.

The building takes its name from Samuel de Champlain, the French explorer who founded Quebec City and began the settlement of New France. This naming reflects the region's colonial heritage.

The building can be accessed directly from the streets above or through the underground pedestrian network, making it convenient to reach in any weather. Its central location in Montreal means visitors can easily get there and find many other attractions nearby.

The facade with its distinctive arched windows is locally compared to a cheese grater, a nickname that has stuck with the building for decades. This unusual feature makes it instantly recognizable on Montreal's skyline.

Location: Quebec

Inception: 1967

Floors above the ground: 38

Part of: Complexe Place du Canada

Website: http://montrealchateauchamplain.com

GPS coordinates: 45.49757,-73.56739

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:46