Beaubien station
Beaubien station is a Montreal Metro station in the borough of Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.[3] It is operated by the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) and serves the Orange Line. The station opened on October 14, 1966, as part of the original network of the Metro.
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| Location | 6530, av. de Châteaubriand, Montreal Quebec, Canada | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 45°32′08″N 73°36′16″W | ||||||||||
| Operated by | Société de transport de Montréal | ||||||||||
| Connections | Société de transport de Montréal | ||||||||||
| Construction | |||||||||||
| Depth | 12.5 metres (41 feet), 41st deepest | ||||||||||
| Architect | Roger d'Astous | ||||||||||
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| Opened | 14 October 1966 | ||||||||||
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| Passengers (2019[1][2]) | 3,911,042  | ||||||||||
| Rank | 31 of 68 | ||||||||||
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Overview
The 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 an open sided bus shelter. Noted ceramicist Claude Vermette collaborated on the tile designs.
Origin of the name
This station is named for Beaubien Street, named for a prominent French-Canadian family of landholders, public figures, and professionals.
Connecting bus routes
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