Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle

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Inaugurated in 2003, the heart of the square is a fountain and sculpture by Jean-Paul Riopelle (1923-2002) called La Joute (The Joust). Formerly at the Olympic stadium, the statue was moved here to anchor the new square. Summer nights are a big draw here as mists and a ring of fire erupts around the fountain, just as Riopelle had always wanted.

Eleven species of tree typical to Montréal, including ash, oak and elm, are planted randomly over the rest of the square. In daytime this area is filled with nearby office workers having lunch.