Beaubien station () is a

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station in the borough of Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie in

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, Canada. It is operated by the

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(STM) and serves the Orange Line. The station opened on October 14, 1966, as part of the original network of the Metro.

Overview

The station, designed by

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, is a normal

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station, built in

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. The large entrance structure contains the ticket barrier, as well as a light shaft and an open sided

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. Noted ceramicist

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collaborated on the

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designs.

Origin of the name

This station is named for

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, named for a prominent French-Canadian family of landholders, public figures, and professionals.

Connecting bus routes

Station improvements

Beaubien station was closed from May 4 to August 30, 2015 for station modernization. This included refurbishing structural slabs, floor finishes and the entrance building's waterproofing membrane, installing a new ventilation shaft, replacing light fixtures and granite stairs, repairing and replacing wall panels and floor slabs, replacing walkway edges and sidewalks, and adding trees and shrubs. Shuttle buses operated between

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and

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to serve the station. Construction in 2020 to demolish and rebuild the skylight dome located near De Saint-Vallier to ensure that the ceiling is waterproof was completed in winter 2021.

Nearby points of interest

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*Canadian Citizenship Court *

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La Petite Patrie *

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Society of Quebec

References

External links

Beaubien Station - official siteMontreal by Metro, metrodemontreal.com
- photos, information, and trivia
2011 STM System Map

{{MTL Metro Orange Orange Line (Montreal Metro) Buildings and structures in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie Railway stations in Canada opened in 1966 Roger D'Astous buildings 1966 establishments in Quebec Beaubien–Casgrain family 1960s in Montreal