Old Montreal in Montréal, Québec — Central Canada (French-Canadian)

St. Andrew's Society of Montréal

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2024

1. St. Andrew's Society of Montréal Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

[Français] Réunis ici-même à l'Hôtel Rasco en février 1835, un groupe d’Écossais fondaient la Société St-Andrew’s de Montréal pour venir en aide à leurs compatriotes dans le besoin. C’est dans cet immeuble que se tenaient les réunions de la Société, ainsi que la première célébration de la St-Andrew’s, le 30 novembre 1835. Cette fête fut présidée par l'honorable Peter McGill, président-fondateur de la Société et futur maire de Montréal.

[English] The St. Andrew’s Society of Montréal was founded in February, 1835, to give aid to fellow Scots in distress. The founding and subsequent regular meetings of the Society were held in Rasco’s Hotel. It was in this building that the first St. Andrew’s Day celebrations sponsored by the Society took place on November 30, 1835, under the Chairmanship of the Society’s first president, the Hon. Peter McGill, who later became Mayor of Montréal.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Immigration. A significant historical date for this entry is November 30, 1835.

Location. 45° 30.45′ N, 73° 33.239′ W. Marker is in Montréal, Québec. It is in Old

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Montreal. It is on Rue Saint-Vincent just east of Rue Notre Dame, on the left when traveling east. The marker is mounted at eye-level on the left side of the Saint-Vincent house entrance at this location. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 443 Rue Saint-Vincent, Montréal QC H2Y 1E7, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: L'Hôtel Richelieu / Richelieu Hotel (here, next to this marker); La Rue Saint-Vincent (a few steps from this marker); Gédéon de Catalogne (within shouting distance of this marker); Visitors Center (within shouting distance of this marker); The Nelson Column, Montreal (within shouting distance of this marker); Ici s’élevait la maison de Simon Fraser (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2024

2. St. Andrew's Society of Montréal Marker

This marker is the upper one of two different markers mounted on the left side of the Saint-Vincent House entrance.

line); Here Stood the Residence of the Hon. John Richardson (about 90 meters away); Raphaël-Lambert Closse (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montréal.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.

Also see . . .
1. Saint Andrew's Society of Montreal (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: The Saint Andrew's Society of Montreal is a non-profit organization based in Montreal dedicated to celebrating Scottish heritage. It was established with the stated aims of “regulating charity in a systematic manner” and “to advance the cause and welfare of Scotsmen and their descendants”. It provides funding to various groups associated with Scottish culture, promotes activities that reflect Scottish traditions and provides financial assistance to persons in need. The society also offered scholarships to students of Scottish descent.
The first president of the Society was Peter McGill, who was also the second mayor of Montreal. In 1857, the Society established St. Andrew's Home to provide a place to stay for new emigrants and other homeless Scots. The Society operates an
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2024

3. Maison Saint-Vincent / Saint-Vincent House
The site of the founding, and early meetings, of the St. Andrew’s Society of Montréal.
annual charity ball described as “one of Montréal's finest society events of the year.”

(Submitted on May 2, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. St. Andrew's Society of Montréal (Society website).

Excerpt: Founded in 1835, the St Andrew’s Society of Montreal has been a part of Montreal’s history for over 181 years. The St Andrew’s Society of Montreal proudly maintains archives of its history, which can be consulted by researchers and members. These records include the minutes, financial records, committees, and events of the Society. The Archives of the Society have a complete set of minute books from 1835, when we were founded.

(Submitted on May 2, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 354 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 2, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.