Parc L'espoir / Hope Park Ste-Catherine E. Montreal

Seventeen years ago, in an empty lot on Rue Ste Catherine, gay activists erected a memorial to all those who have died from HIV/AIDS. After years of battling with the municipal government, the area was finally officially designated as a park. Although the monument itself is a somber reminder, on warm summer days there is quite a large congregation of Villagers and tourists who have found a perfect place to bask in the sun.