Laval's historic Maison André-Benjamin-Papineau reopens after restoration

(Last updated: 20 May, 4:45 p.m.) Ranked as a historic monument, André-Benjamin-Papineau House was named after the patriot who lived for more than 50 years in the 19th century and will return to a new life on Friday, 25 July, on the occasion of its official reopening. The municipal government took advantage of the National Patriots Day on 19 May to announce it. "As part of the 60th anniversary of Laval, the City is proud to bring home André-Benj…

Laval's historic Maison André-Benjamin-Papineau reopens after restoration

The City of Laval has announced the reopening of the historic Maison André-Benjamin-Papineau beginning on Friday July 25. The building, located at 5475 Saint-Martin Blvd. west, was the residence of André-Benjamin Papineau. He was a notary and political figure in Lower Canada around the time of the 1837-1838 rebellion when the groundwork for responsible government in Quebec and Canada was being laid. Papineau was elected to the legislative assemb…