A Montreal Metro station serving the Orange Line, located in the heart of Ville-Marie near the city’s international quarter.
At a glance
Square-Victoria–OACI is a working transit hub in Montreal’s downtown core, situated in Victoria Square adjacent to the Quartier international de Montréal. The station operates daily as part of the metropolitan rapid-transit network.
History
The station opened on February 6, 1967, four months after the inauguration of most of Montreal’s initial Metro network. It held a brief distinction as the Orange Line terminus until Bonaventure station opened one week later, extending the line further into the city.
What you see
As a functioning metro station, Square-Victoria–OACI retains the design vocabulary of Montreal’s 1960s transit infrastructure—a modernist approach to underground public space that has become emblematic of the era.
Cultural significance
The station represents a formative moment in Montreal’s urban development, part of the Metro system that transformed the city’s transportation landscape and civic identity during the dynamic 1960s.
Key facts
- Located in Ville-Marie borough, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Coordinates: 45.50194444, -73.56305556
- Opened February 6, 1967
- Serves the Orange Line
- Operated by Société de transport de Montréal (STM)
Practical information & getting there
The station is accessible via the Montreal Metro Orange Line. It sits near Victoria Square in the Quartier international, making it convenient for visitors exploring downtown Montreal and the international business district.
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