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Montreal's Griffintown District
Griffintown is located in the heart of Montreal’s downtown area. Sometimes reffered to as the Point St. Charles area, it is stuck between the old port and the downtown core. Originally populated by working-class Irish immigrants, Griffintown had a district and rich history. The history of Griffintown dates all the way back to the early 19th century when it was settled mostly by Irish immigrants. It consisted mainly of unskilled labourers who helped build the infrastructure of Montreal such as the Lachine Canal, the Victoria Bridge and various railways.
Griffintown was transformed into an industrial neighborhood in preparation for the Expo ’67, because it was considered to be an eyesore on the rest of Montreal’s beautiful landscape. Most of the homes in the area were torn down and many of the residents moved away. The neighborhood disappeared completely in the 1970s. Then, in 1990, Griffintown was renamed the "Faubourg des Recollets". Presently, it only somewhat resembles what it once was due to the historical architecture that still remains.
Today, Griffintown spans the neighbourhood of Point St. Charles all the way to the Old Port. It currently holds the stables for the horses that provide tours in carriages (calèche) around the Old Port. Many technological companies built office space in the area. Very little of the original architecture remains. However, and those who grew up in the area keep old ghost stories alive.
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Montreal's Griffintown District