This is a mural by the artist SBU, painted in 2017 on a building at 5752 avenue d'Orléans in Montreal. It sits in the Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie borough, on the city's east side, and was created under the city's Programme d'art mural, the second stream of that programme.
What kind of visit it makes
This is a street-art stop rather than a sit-down attraction. Most people will see it on foot or while passing through the neighbourhood, so it suits a short detour on a walk or a cycle ride. Because it is a painted wall on a residential avenue, there is no entry, ticket or set schedule to plan around.
Around the mural
- The avenue d'Orléans runs through a largely residential part of Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, so the walk there is a glimpse of everyday Montreal life.
- The borough is a good base for combining the mural with other nearby streets and local shops and cafés.
- The city publishes a page for the work, which lists the artist, the programme and the year, for those who want to read more before going.
If you are interested in public art in Montreal, this mural is a simple, low-effort addition to a day in the borough. It is worth going if you are already in the area; otherwise it is a modest reason on its own to visit.