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Cross on Mount Royal Montreal, Quebec c. early 20th century Postcard In 1643, Paul Chomedey de Maisonneuve, the founder of Montreal, made a vow to the Virgin Mary that if the settlement survived a flood, he would carry and place a cross on Mount Royal. This tall metal cross was erected in 1924 to replace a wooden cross and commemorate his vow. The cross is 31.4 meters high and illuminated so that it can be seen for miles. The lights have always been white but a recent system allows for different colors, including red, blue, and purple. Purple is to be used to signify the pope has died. The elevation of the summit is only 732 feet but has always been considered a mountain. < back | next > |