Sale of the estate: Villa Maria, firmly rooted on its heritage site
The future of Villa Maria
Backed by more than 170 years of history, the school will be pursuing its educational mission on its current site, regardless of who ultimately owns the property.
The unveiling of the City of Montréal’s 2050 Land Use and Mobility Plan last June confirms the recognition of the site’s institutional heritage status. Consequently, it will be necessary to respect the property’s institutional character, in compliance with the orientations set forth in that document.
It should be recalled that, protected by federal and provincial laws, Villa Maria is located on a heritage site that once housed the residence of a governor general, providing it with the highest possible level of protection.
We are closely monitoring the current sales process, which is managed by the Congrégation de Notre-Dame and its consultants, and are fully collaborating with the various parties involved. We are doing everything in our power to preserve and enrich Villa Maria’s heritage.
The Congrégation de Notre-Dame has indeed announced its intention to sell the Villa Maria estate, which it owns (Villa Maria leases buildings). Managed by the Congrégation, the sales process is not yet underway. Regardless of who ultimately acquires the estate, our commitment to the community remains total and unshakable: the school will be pursuing its educational mission on its current site.
No, Villa Maria will not be closing. Backed by 170 years of history, the school is here to stay and will remain on its current site, regardless of who ultimately owns the property.
The current lease expires in 2030, but Villa Maria will continue to operate well beyond that date. Our site is recognized as an institutional heritage property, as confirmed by the 2050 Land Use and Mobility Plan unveiled by the City of Montréal. This means that, regardless of who ultimately acquires the property, the site’s institutional character must be respected, in compliance with the orientations set forth in the plan.
Furthermore, the Congrégation has made it clear that it was committed to expressly mentioning, in the sales notice, the school’s intention to pursue its activities on the site, beyond the term of the current lease, which expires in 2030.
No, Villa Maria will not be moving. The school will remain in its current historic location, which has been recognized as an institutional heritage site. The future of the school in its current location is not threatened by property’s change in ownership.
Villa Maria is closely monitoring the sales process and collaborating with the parties involved. We are exploring all possible options for ensuring the future of the school, including the potential acquisition of the estate. Our priority is to do what is best for the school community.
Yes, absolutely. Your child will be able to receive his diploma in 2030. The school will be pursuing its education mission on its current site, regardless of who ultimately owns the estate.
The school will pursue its educational mission in its current location, regardless of who ultimately owns the estate. Therefore, all current indicators tell us that your second child will be able to carry out his academic journey at Villa Maria until he obtains his diploma.
