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Villa Maria Estate

4245, boulevard Décarie, Montréal

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1794 +

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Montréal

Vue aérienne du domaine Villa-Maria. Photo : Congrégation de Notre-Dame

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Alert submitted by Ève Wertheimer on May 30 2024
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4245 Bd Décarie, Montréal, QC H4A 3K4, Canada

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    Villa-Maria: Amid Announcements of Its Sale, Authorities Remain Silent on the Future of This Exceptional Heritage Site

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    Héritage Montréal takes note of the sale of the Villa-Maria estate announced on July 23 by the Congregation of Notre-Dame. This announcement had been expected ever since the nuns informed the public, in June 2023, of their decision to leave this site—which they have occupied since 1854—by 2030. While expressing concerns about the impact of this decision on heritage, we had at the time commended the sisters’ transparency and called on the Montreal and Quebec authorities to view this advance notice as an opportunity to work toward securing the future of this exceptional complex. Last week’s press release reveals that the proceeds from this sale would be used to benefit vulnerable public school students—a modern reflection of the educational mission of this congregation founded by Marguerite Bourgeoys in the early days of Ville-Marie. The press release also outlines several criteria for...

    Villa-Maria: Amid Announcements of Its Sale, Authorities Remain Silent on the Future of This Exceptional Heritage Site
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About the article: Notre-Dame-de-Grâce | L’avenir du collège Villa Maria en péril — March 14, 2025

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