Founded in 1828 by James McGill, a rich Scottish fur trader, McGill University is one of Canada’s most prestigious learning institutions, with 40,000 students. The university’s medical and engineering faculties have a fine reputation and many campus buildings are showcases of Victorian architecture. The campus, at the foot of Mont Royal, is rather nice for a stroll and also incorporates the Musée Redpath.
McGill University
Montréal
Transportation
- metro: McGill
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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Montréal
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Pointe-à-Callière Cité d'archéologie et d'histoire de Montréal
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