métiers du tourisme (a school of tourism). In 2004, the Borough of Ville-Marie announced that it would restore what remains of the nearby public gardens, by replacing much of the concrete in Viger Square with trees, paths and other soft landscaping. Place Viger was sold in 2005 to a developer who intended to convert the building to apartments and a new hotel. However, the developer suffered financial difficulties and finally resold the property in 2012. In May 2014, the new owner, real estate developer Jesta along with partners, announced a $250 million mixed-use redevelopment plan for the complex, including residential and office space. In September of that same year, software provider Lightspeed announced that it would be moving its Montreal offices to the Viger complex. Lightspeed moved into the Viger castle in April 2015. References http://coolopolis.blogspot.ca/2012/12/viger-square-hotel-80-years-of.html External links Commission scolaire de Montréal - Le château du tourisme 1908 article in La Patrie announcing construction of annex Redevelopment of Gare Viger - First phase nearing completion as Lightspeed and Brasseur de Montréal take up residence Magazine article from Railway Age (1898) with floor plan Hotel buildings completed in 1898 Transport infrastructure completed in 1898 Hotels in Montreal Landmarks in Montreal Defunct hotels in Canada Old Montreal Châteauesque architecture in Canada Disused railway stations in Canada Railway stations in Canada opened in 1898 Hotels established in 1898 Hotels disestablished in 1935 Railway stations closed in 1951 Canadian Pacific Railway hotels Canadian Pacific Railway stations in Quebec Railway stations in Montreal 1898 establishments in Quebec Bruce Price buildings 1951 disestablishments in Quebec