The Rich, the Poor and the 1885 Montreal Smallpox Epidemic


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Jun 08 2023 11 mins  

In this and the next two episodes, discover the history behind the story Bon Voyage.


What were the living conditions of Montrealers at the time?


How is Montreal’s history inextricably tied to the development of the railroads?


Peel back the layers of history and learn everything you need to know about 1880s Montreal as portrayed in Bon Voyage.


And learn about Dalhousie Station, the historic Old Montreal train station at the corner of Berri and Notre-Dame streets, currently the home of the creative studios of Cirque Éloize.