This mural sits at 735 rue Notre-Dame, in the Lachine borough of Montreal, Canada. It is a piece of street art painted in 2014 by Artducommun, and it forms part of the Programme graffitis et murales, organized by Maison des Jeunes l'Escalier de Lachine.
What to expect
For a visitor, this is a short, easy stop rather than a destination in itself. The mural is outdoors and sits on a city street, so you can see it at any time without a ticket. It suits a walk through the neighbourhood, a detour while exploring Lachine, or a look at how Montreal's public art programmes have brought painting into everyday streetscapes.
Around the mural
- Lachine, the borough where the mural is located, offers its own streets, local shops and riverside character to explore on foot.
- Maison des Jeunes l'Escalier de Lachine, the youth centre that organized the programme behind the work, is a useful reference point if you want to learn more about the project.
- Montreal as a whole has a long tradition of murals and street art, so this piece can be part of a wider wander through the city's painted walls.
Planning your visit
The mural is best viewed in person, from the pavement across the street, where you can take in its full composition. The City of Montreal's public mural listing for this work, available on its official website, gives further information about the piece and its record. Because the mural is on an outdoor street, it is worth bringing comfortable shoes if you plan to combine it with a longer walk in the area.