Saint-Henri in Montréal, Québec — Central Canada (French-Canadian)

Gabrielle Roy

(1909-1983)

Photographed by Caroline Record, March 7, 2026

1. Gabrielle Roy Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Gabrielle Roy distinguished herself as a pioneer of social realism in Quebec with the publication of her first novel, The Tin Flute (1945). Inspired by the impoverished neighbourhood of Saint-Henri, it presented a harshly realistic picture of the lives of many urban French Canadians. Her subsequent works sensitively explored universal themes through descriptions of the immigrant experience and her years in Manitoba's Francophone community. Roy's masterful storytelling, clear prose, and profound humanity have assured her an enduring place in the Canadian literary landscape.

Gabrielle Roy s'impose comme une pionnière du réalisme social au Québec avec son premier roman, Bonheur d'occasion (1945). Ancré dans la réalité du quartier pauvre de Saint-Henri, cet ouvrage dépeint le quotidien difficile de nombreux Canadiens français en milieu urbain, Dans ses œuvres suivantes, la romancière aborde avec une grande sensibilité des thèmes universels tout en décrivant l'expérience des immigrants et ses années passées au sein de la communauté francophone du Manitoba. Par son art du récit, sa prose limpide et sa profonde humanité,

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Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. In addition, it is included in the Canada, Historic Sites and Monuments Board series list.

Location. 45° 28.797′ N, 73° 34.833′ W. Marker is in Montréal, Québec. It is in Saint-Henri. It is at the intersection of Rue Rose-de-Lima and Rue Notre Dame, on the left when traveling north on Rue Rose-de-Lima. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 506-522 Rue Rose-de-Lima, Montréal QC H4C 1P6, 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 walking distance of this marker: Liam Aglat-Clayton

Photographed by Caroline Record, March 7, 2026

2. Gabrielle Roy Marker

2011-2020 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); L’Universal Negro Improvement Association / The Universal Negro Improvement Association (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Le Marché Atwater / Atwater Market (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Madeleine Parent (approx. 0.6 kilometers away); La RCA Victor (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Louis Cyr (1863-1912) (approx. 1.1 kilometers away); Collège Dawson (approx. 1.3 kilometers away); Marguerite Bourgeoys (approx. 1.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Montréal.

Also see . . . The Tin Flute. (Submitted on March 9, 2026, by Caroline Record of Montréal, Québec.)

Credits. This page was last revised on March 9, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2026, by Caroline Record of Montréal, Québec. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 7, 2026, by Caroline Record of Montréal, Québec. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.