Vauquelin Fountain
Aquatic Fountain Design and Construction

The Vauquelin Fountain sits at the center of Vauquelin Square in Montreal. Formerly, the area was known as Neptune Square and featured a fountain dedicated to Neptune, God of the Sea. Later, the name was changed to Vauquelin Square after Jean Vauquelin, a commander in the French navy during the Seven Years’ War. Due to the archaeological remains of the site, this was a challenging renovation. The fountain construction is a classical circular basin with 45 jets around the circle and 15 jets in the center. The jets are illuminated by 36 RGB lights, creating a dynamic light display at night.