Have you ever noticed that many of the best places you end up seeing whilst traveling are the ones that you didn't have on your itinerary?
I happened by Place du Canada for one simple reason. I got lost. I got completely turned around and needed to sit a spell, re-orient myself, and have a quick sip of something cold after walking, and walking, and walking...well you get the picture. This was a perfect place to do that! And I could see how it would be a perfect place to come on a lunch break and get a little slice of outdoors during a nice day.
There's a nice view of both Cathédrale Marie-Reine-du-Monde and St. George's Anglican Church from the plaza so even though it is within the hustle and bustle of an urban center, it seems a bit more serene and relaxing. So if you find yourself lost, or just in need of a break whilst in Montreal, this is a nice place to find yourself!