figures of the buildings, by art collective Les Industries perdues. The latter work is entitled To rise, we must push against the ground onto which we have fallen. Finally, a tapestry by Kelvin McAvoy depicting the life of James McGill was donated by Canadian Universal Limited Insurance in 1969; however, after being vandalized, it was removed by the company for restoration, and then given as a perpetual loan to McGill University instead, where it is now exhibited at the McLennan Library. Origin of the name McGill is named for McGill University. Founded in 1821 with money and on land bequeathed by Scottish-Canadian businessman James McGill, this is one of Canada's most prestigious institutions of higher education. Connecting bus routes Nearby points of interest Connected via the underground city Centre Eaton and Saint Catherine Street Tour McGill College and McGill College Avenue Place Montréal Trust Tour Industrielle-Vie 2020 Robert-Bourassa Place London Life/Les Galeries 2001 University Street McGill University - 688 Sherbrooke Street Hudson's Bay and avenue Union Place Ville Marie and Gare centrale Peel Metro station and points west Bonaventure Metro station and points south Place de la Cathédrale and Saint Catherine Street Other McGill University Percival Molson Memorial Stadium / Montreal Alouettes McCord Museum of Canadian History Redpath Museum Christ Church Cathedral CJNT-DT / Citytv studios Royal Victoria Hospital - Legacy Site Montreal Neurological Hospital Phillips Square References External links McGill Station - official site Montreal by Metro, metrodemontreal.com - photos, information, and trivia 2011 STM System Map 2011 Downtown System Map Metro Map Green Line (Montreal Metro) Downtown Montreal Railway stations in Canada opened in 1966 Railway stations in Canada at university and college campuses Réseau express métropolitain railway stations