Beaubien (Montreal Metro)
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| Beaubien | |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 14 October 1966 |
| Line | Orange Line |
| Architect | Roger d'Astous |
| Platform Depth | 12.5 metres |
| Rank | 41st deepest |
| Traffic | 3,437,697 entrances in 2002 |
| Rank | 26th busiest |
| Interstation Distance | 541.10 metres to Rosemont 712.10 metres to Jean-Talon |
Beaubien is a station on the Orange Line of the Montreal Metro in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is located in the borough of Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie. It was inaugurated on October 14, 1966, as part of the original network of the metro.
The metro station, designed by Roger d'Astous, is a normal side-platform station, built in tunnel. The large entrance structure contains the ticket barrier, as well as a light shaft and bus marquee. Noted ceramicist Claude Vermette collaborated on the tile designs.
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[edit] Origin of the name
This station is named for rue Beaubien, named for a prominent French-Canadian family of landholders, public figures, and professionals.
[edit] Connecting bus routes
[edit] Regular routes
| Route Name | Route Map | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| 18 Beaubien | Map | Schedule |
| 30 Saint-Denis/Saint-Hubert | Map | Schedule |
| 31 Saint-Denis | Map | Schedule |
| 160 Barclay | Map | Schedule |
[edit] Night routes
| Route Name | Route Map | Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| 361 Saint-Denis | Map | Schedule |
[edit] Address of entrances
- 6530, ave. de Châteaubriand, at rue Beaubien
[edit] Nearby points of interest
[edit] External links
- Société de transport de Montréal - official site
- Montreal by Metro, metrodemontreal.com - photos, information, and trivia
| Montreal Metro Orange Line (Line 2) |
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