Montreal Fireworks: Hong Kong’s Over the Top Big Bang
With enough firey hearts to give a heart attack, Hong Kong’s display packs a wallop.
Centre Ville
Say “Yes” to Bloomsday Montreal 2015!
“Mr Leopold Bloom ate with relish the inner organs of beasts and fowls. He liked thick giblet soup, nutty gizzards, a stuffed roast heart, liverslices fried with [read on]
Dine Downtown Tapas Summer at Taverne F
Taverne F starts its summer menu of tapas plates, perfect for eating while in Place des Arts.
The Place with John Molson Business School & Other Quebec Curios
Concordia University is somewhat unique in its classification among the universities in Quebec: unlike Laval, Montreal, and McGill, Concordia is more of a comprehensive [read on]
Sketchfest 2015: Sketchy Stuff Here
From Los Angeles to St. Laurent, the sketchiest comedians are coming to Montreal for a festival.
Invasion of the Body-Snatching Quebec Universities & Other Quebec Curios
On our next stop in this survey of Quebec higher education, we take a look at the Université du Québec (1968), a chain of universities founded a little bit everywhere.
Montreal Food Trucks 101
Montreal food trucks : Where they are, what they serve, how to find them. Part I in a series.
The University on the Other Side of the Hill & Other Quebec Curios
The Université de Montréal is the same and yet different from the three universities we have already seen: where Laval is in Quebec City, it is in Montreal; where McGill is [read on]
Land Grants for McGill & Other Quebec Curios
An ongoing series about the history of Quebec universities. This week: McGill University (founded 1821).
Hoop Jumping for the Olympics & Other Quebec Curios
The Olympic Stadium: a giant, donut-shaped building. That’s about it, right? In a word, non. Envisioned by French architect Roger Taillibert, featuring a retractable roof [read on]
Where’s My Bulgogi Ramen, GaNaDaRa?
With my favourite eatery on a two month hiatus, a ramen fan can check out these options (plus two to avoid).
The legend is back! Comedyworks’ Grand Reopening Weekend
Victoria heads to Comedyworks to check out the line-up for the grand reopening. Massimo, Peter J. Radmoski, and Emma Wilkie slay the crowd.
Light Therapy to Warm your Heart with Prisimatica
Place des Arts lights up with immersive art featuring an art installation, food trucks, videos, and interactive games.
Robert Bourassa, Associate Professor & Other Quebec Curios
Examining the role of controversial federalist/separatist Robert Bourassa in Quebec politics, as well as his time spent as a professor between 1976-1983.
Sunday Night Improv : Survivor, Improv Style
Every Sunday you can watch the funniest of the funny battle to be the last of the funny… and it’s funny.
Exploring Souk @ SAT!
The Souk at the SAT is one of the most anticipated holiday markets in Montreal.
Cinemania Celebrates 20 Years
From films to the invited guests, this festival of Francophone film brings international cinema to Montreal
Check out Restaurant Day While You Still Can
Pop Up restaurants for a single day all over Montreal (OK, mostly the Plateau but other places too). Check them out and see what amazing chefs we hide in our neighborhoods.
My Montreal Bucket List: Watching Ice Hockey Live!
Seeing the Montreal Canadiens play at the Bell Centre is an absolute highlight of my time in Montreal. Ice hockey is a must see while in Montreal.
Habs Raise Banner to Crowded Bell Centre Rafters
Canadiens retire Guy Lapointe’s #5 jersey, reuniting the Big 3 of their heyday atop the Bell Centre. Should they stop retiring jerseys now?