Nearby Escapes
1819-25: The Lachine Canal & Other Quebec Curios
Ideas to create a Lachine Canal go further back than the nineteenth century, but curiously enough, concrete plans to construct such a beneficial item to Montreal’s [read on]
Seeing Double in Hudson
September is revving up and that means festivals downtown, froshies screaming airing out sweaters and cardigans, and just maybe, maybe a slow down to this epic bout of [read on]
1731-1743: Transportation and Exploration & Other Quebec Curios
The Treaty of Utrecht, though a war focussed on European succession, unfortunately spilled over to the New World and its colonies. From sieges in Acadia to the eventual [read on]
1000: The Vikings Beat Columbus to It & Other Quebec Curios
Christopher Columbus is widely credited as being the discoverer of North America, but there were another people who beat him to it by about four hundred years: the Vikings. [read on]
Back From the Island: Photojournal of the Wolfe Island Music Festival
A day by day and night by night account of Wolfe Island’s amazing musical festival
A Guide to the Wolfe Island Music Festival for the Montrealer
How to get there, Where to stay, and What to Pack when heading out for your island of music on Wolfe Island.
Ottawa Bluesfest Week 1 Recap 2015
Our recap of the first week of Ottawa Bluesfest 2015. Stay tuned for Week 2 Updates!
Festival Diapason Turns Ste. Rose into Music Hub
This year’s Festival Diapason was well worth the trip and next year, it’s a not miss.
Designing the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival
Julie Bourbonnais talks about creating the sets and costumes for The Comedy of Errors and Romeo and Juliette
Win Tickets to Saturday’s Shazam Fest
With no admission charge and free camping, win these tickets and your weekend is set with great music and good times.
A Montrealer’s Guide To Ottawa Bluesfest 2015
In the mood for a musical get away? Ottawa Bluesfest 2015 could be the festival that takes your summer from good to amazing.
