Maison Forget Tour

The Forget House

On the corner of Sherbrooke Street West and Drummond is the last, intact, turn-of-the-century Square Mile block, and a magnificent example of life in Montreal more than 100 years ago. Next door to the University Club, now housed in the Reid-Wilson House, is the elegant home of Senator Louis-Joseph Forget.

On the 16th of November, the University Club will be giving a private tour of the mansion guided by Mtre Daniel Boyer and Mr. Bruce Bolton. Learn about the house's construction, patrimonial and historical value, as well as the prominent figures that have walked through its front door. Discover the people behind the house's preservation and its affiliation with other organizations such as the Macdonald Stewart Foundation (MSF). David and Liliane Stewart of the MSF shared a passion for preserving Montreal's built history, making the foundation's fellowship with the Forget House a natural one.

The tour of this unique architectural emblem offers a glimpse into Montreal's 19th-century Golden Square Mile where the prosperity of Canada was built over a century ago!

Introducing Your Guides

Mtre Daniel Boyer Ad.E

Mtre Boyer is a Forget Fellow at the Macdonald Stewart Foundation. He is a Board member of the McGill Law Journal, the Association Québécoise de droit comparé, and an associate member of the International Academy of Comparative Law. A retired academic, Mtre Boyer currently researches the colourful history of the Forget Family at the Foundation. His interest in the House is long-standing as Mtre Boyer is a direct descendant of Senator Louis-Joseph Forget.

Mr. Bruce Bolton

Bruce Bolton has just retired as Executive Director of the Macdonald Stewart Foundation after a 56-year career with the organization. He is corporate memory - par excellence. Bruce has been a member of the UCM for decades and amongst many other responsibilities is Vice-President of the Atwater Library and he is the Honorary Colonel of the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada.

Ticket Price: $35.00 + taxes and service

*Canapés Chef's choice and one glass of wine (white or red) included after the visit

*À la carte tapas and table d'hôte menu available for purchase