Dieppe Park, Montreal
Dieppe Park (French: Parc de Dieppe) is a park in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is at the eastern tip of Cité du Havre, in the borough of Ville-Marie. Between 1992 and 2017, it was known as Parc de la Cité-du-Havre. In 2017 it was named Dieppe Park to mark the 75th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid.[1]
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Interactive map showing location of Dieppe Park | |
| Type | Urban park |
| Location | Cité du Havre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Coordinates | 45°30′21″N 73°32′36″W |
| Area | 7 hectares (17 acres) |
| Operated by | City of Montreal |
| Open | 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. |
| Status | Open all year |
| Website | Parc De Dieppe |
Despite it having an area of just 7 hectares,[2] it is considered to be one of Montreal's large parks.
The park offers an excellent view of the Old Port of Montreal, Downtown Montreal, and the Jacques Cartier Bridge. It also is a viewing point of the Montreal Fireworks Festival.[2]
Nearby is the original Habitat 67 housing complex, the renowned Montréal landmark built for Expo 67.[2]
References
- "Cité du Havre A Neglected Gem" (PDF). Retrieved 15 November 2020.
- "Dieppe Park". City of Montreal (in French). Retrieved 15 November 2020.
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