Gare Lasalle

Slipping beneath the city, Gare Lasalle whispers secrets of Montreal’s past. Gare Lasalle isn’t just a metro stop. It’s a portal to a different time, a vibrant echo of a city constantly reinventing itself. Opened on September 3, 1978, Gare Lasalle became a key part of Montreal’s Metro Green Line extension to Angrignon. Named after the nearby LaSalle Boulevard, the station carries the legacy of explorer Robert Cavelier de La Salle, who claimed Louisiana for France and founded the town of Lachine. Interestingly, there was a push to rename the station to Curé-Caisse in 1984, but it never happened. Imagine the conversations that took place, the debates that unfolded, all while the metro cars continued their ceaseless journeys beneath the city. Look up in the mezzanine. You’ll see a captivating stainless-steel mural by Peter Gnass. It’s designed to capture and reflect the sunlight and the movement of the passengers. The station’s design, by Didier, Gillon et Larouche, is itself a work of art. The platform and mezzanine walls are adorned with large, irregularly shaped concrete planes painted in vibrant colours. This work by Michèle Tremblay-Gillon adds a unique touch to the station’s ambiance. Gare Lasalle, a hidden gem beneath the bustling streets, connects us not just to different parts of the city, but to different moments in time.