GREAT SCOTS! IT'S THE GOLDEN SQUARE MILE!
Drummond, McGill, Redpath, McTavish, Stephen: well-known names found in a sector of downtown Montreal. This neighbourhood, today called the Golden Square Mile, became one of the most influential in North America.
But who exactly were these Scots, living in the shadow of Mount Royal, that held two thirds of the country’s wealth in the 19th century? And how is it that such phenomenal success was achieved by such a small community originating from such a small country in such a short period of time?
During this on-line lecture, you will discover the story of these Scots who literally built Canada.
Duration
75 minutes + 30-minute question period