Complexe Desjardins - Free Audio Guide

Complexe Desjardins is a landmark mixed‑use complex in central Montreal, developed in the 1970s as the principal urban hub for the Desjardins co‑operative movement and an example of Quebec’s modernist urban planning. The complex integrates office towers, hotel accommodation, retail spaces and a large covered public plaza with a distinctive glazed roof, and it hosts artworks and rotating cultural programming reflecting Montreal’s francophone and multicultural life. It functions as an important node in the city’s pedestrian network, connecting to the underground pedestrian network and public transport. General visiting information: the complex is open year‑round with regular commercial and event schedules; most public areas are freely accessible though some exhibitions or performances may require admission; accessibility provisions include lifts, ramps and services to assist visitors with mobility or sensory needs.