Roddick Gates: Gateway to McGill University

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Iconic gates marking the entrance to McGill University, a historic landmark in the heart of Montreal.

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The Roddick Gates serve as the main entrance to McGill University in Montreal. Donated in 1924 by Lady Amy Redpath Roddick in memory of her husband, Sir Thomas Roddick, the gates are a notable landmark and a symbolic entry point to the university's downtown campus.

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15a Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Ville-Marie, Quebec, CA
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Take a moment to admire the architecture and craftsmanship of the gates, including the clocks and chimes.
Explore the McGill University campus, including the Redpath Museum and Library.
Visit the McGill Welcome Centre for campus tours and information.

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Getting There

Walking

From the Montreal Eaton Centre, head north on McGill College Avenue. Walk approximately 1 km, and the Roddick Gates will be directly in front of you at the end of the avenue, marking the entrance to McGill University.
Public Transport

Take the Metro to the McGill station on the Green Line. Exit the station and walk north along McGill College Avenue. The Roddick Gates will be at the end of the avenue, approximately a 5-minute walk. A single fare is $3.75 CAD.
Taxi

Taxis are readily available throughout downtown Montreal. Request a ride to the Roddick Gates at McGill University, located at 15a Sherbrooke St W. From downtown, a short taxi ride will typically cost around $15-22 CAD, plus tip.

Discover more about Roddick Gates

The Roddick Gates, also known as the Roddick Memorial Gates, stand as a prominent and historical entrance to McGill University. Located on Sherbrooke Street West, at the northern end of McGill College Avenue, the gates welcome students, faculty, and visitors to the university's vibrant campus.Lady Amy Redpath Roddick commissioned the gates in 1924 to honor her late husband, Sir Thomas George Roddick, a distinguished doctor and the Dean of McGill's Faculty of Medicine from 1901 to 1908. The gates officially opened on May 28, 1925. Designed by architect Grattan D. Thompson, the monument features a classical colonnade, clocks, and chimes. The four clocks play the Westminster Quarters chime, reminiscent of London's Big Ben. The clocks were repaired and rededicated in 2010.The Roddick and Redpath families have a long and significant connection to McGill University. Besides the Roddick Gates, other notable landmarks on campus bearing the Redpath name include the Redpath Library and the Redpath Museum. The gates have become a popular meeting spot and a reference point for those on and around the McGill campus.