Beaver Lake (Montreal)

For homonymy, see Beaver and Beaver Lake.
Beaver Lake

View of Beaver Lake (French: Lac aux Castors)
Location Canada, Quebec
Coordinates 45°29′56″N 73°35′49″W / 45.49889°N 73.59694°W / 45.49889; -73.59694Coordinates: 45°29′56″N 73°35′49″W / 45.49889°N 73.59694°W / 45.49889; -73.59694
Type Artificial
Basin countries Canada
Max. length 0.24 km (0.15 mi)
Surface elevation 172 m (564 ft)
Settlements Montreal

The Beaver Lake is an artificial basin fitted in 1938 on former swamp located in Mount Royal Park, in Montreal, in Quebec, in Canada. It was designed by architect Frederick Todd.

It takes its name from the fact that former Beavers dam were discovered during work.

Description

Long about 200 metres (660 ft) of 150 metres (490 ft), Beaver Lake is shaped like a four-leaf clover. Shallow, it is emptied in winter to serve as outdoor rink.

The surroundings of the lake are equipped for various recreational activities: skating and sliding in the winter, vast lawns summer.

History

The pavilion Beaver Lake

Beaver Lake Pavilion was inaugurated in 1961

Built between 1956 and 1958, inaugurated in 1961, the flag of the Beaver Lake is located west of the lake. Designed by architects Hazen Sise and Guy Desbarats, it was considered at the time of its construction as one of the most innovative buildings in Montreal, with its corrugated roof and large windows. It has been renovated in 2005-2007.

The pavilion houses a restaurant named The Pavilion.

In 2007, the Ordre des architectes du Québec (Order of Architects of Quebec) awarded the Excellence Award in architecture to architects Pierina Saia and Réal Paul and to the City of Montreal for conservation and heritage restoration of Beaver Lake Pavillon.

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