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

Hon. John Young

1811-1878

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2024

1. Hon. John Young Marker

Inscription. Through whose foresight, public spirit and energy Montreal has become the National Port of Canada

Erected 1908.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1811.

Location. 45° 30.007′ N, 73° 33.207′ W. Marker is in Montréal, Québec. It is in Old Montreal. It is at the intersection of Rue de la Commune Ouest and Rue Marguerite-d'Youville, on the right when traveling south on Rue de la Commune Ouest. The monument is located in the triangular plaza in front of the Old Port of Montreal Corporation. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 Rue de la Commune Ouest, Montréal QC H2Y 2C3, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Canada.

Globally, it is in 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

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walking distance of this marker: John Young (a few steps from this marker); Édifice Edmonstone-Allan / Édifice des Commissaires (within shouting distance of this marker); L'Hôpital général et l'évolution du site 1693-1871 / The Hôpital général Site Development 1693-1871 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Marguerite d'Youville et Sœurs Grises de Montréal / Marguerite d'Youville and Grey Nuns of Montreal (about 90 meters away); Les Sœurs Grises de Montréal / The Grey Nuns of Montréal (about 90 meters away); Arrondissement Historique / Historic District (about 120 meters away); Transformation Vieux-Port en site récréotouristique / Old Port Transformed into Recreational Tourism (about 120 meters away); Lieu de commémoration / Commemorative Site (about 120 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. John Young (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: John Young took an active interest in politics where his belief in free trade dictated that he belong to the Parti rouge of Louis-Hippolyte LaFontaine.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2024

2. Hon. John Young Statue
He was elected to the 4th and 5th Parliaments of the Province of Canada and served from 1851 to 1858. He was a Cabinet Minister and was made the Chief Commissioner of Public Works. He served on the Montreal Harbour Commission. First appointed in 1850, he became chairman in 1853, pushing for improved transportation. He was also elected President of the Montreal Board of Trade.
The flourishing Port of Montreal, and its success for the past 150 years are a fine testament to John Young's work and vision. Young believed that the future of Montreal as the pre-eminent commercial centre in North America could be attained by improved access by rail and water. With that objective he laboured and fought for: the deepening of the shipping channel in the St. Lawrence River east of Montreal; the construction of the Victoria Bridge; the development of canal systems; and the construction of numerous railway lines.

(Submitted on May 3, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

2. John Young Monument (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: This monument in memory of John Young was erected in front of the port in 1908, on the initiative of the
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2024

3. Hon. John Young Monument
John Young Memorial Committee. It was moved to its current location on rue de la Commune at Saint-Pierre in 1997. John Young was the first Chairman of the Port Commission, responsible for enlarging and developing the port. His efforts were so important that after his death in 1878, he was considered to be the "father" of the port.

(Submitted on May 4, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Hon. John Young Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, May 20, 2024

4. Hon. John Young Monument

Looking south; the Old Port of Montreal Corporation building is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 166 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 3, 2025, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.