Book of the Month Club: Writer Favourites 2016
For the second year in a row, we asked the writers here over at Montreal Rampage what was their favourite book(s) that they read over this past year. Here are their [read on]
and other Quebec curios
Quebec’s Aboriginals, Part II & Other Quebec Curios
Part II of a presentation on Quebec’s First Nations and Inuit communities. Part of an ongoing series about Quebec history.
Quebec’s Aboriginals, Part I & Other Quebec Curios
On our journey through Quebec history, we take a look at Quebec’s eleven aboriginal groups.
Aboriginal Communities: Demystifying Terminology & Other Quebec Curios
We take a look at the vocabulary surrounding Canada’s First Nations and Inuit communities.
A Nod Towards Quebec Prehistory & Other Quebec Curios
We explore what Quebec was like in its prehistory stage, up until the First Nations who settled in the area.
Montreal Architecture: Future Roads & Other Quebec Curios
So far the buildings we have discovered in Montreal have been buildings that have already been completed, and, like the New York Life Building or the Sun Life Building, have [read on]
The Sun Life Building & Other Quebec Curios
The Sun Life Building is one of few important buildings that are not connected to the Underground City despite being across the street from Place Ville-Marie. However, it is [read on]
The KPMG Tower & Other Quebec Curios
As we continue our virtual trip downtown, we stop by and admire the KPMG Tower.
1501 McGill College & Other Quebec Curios
We take a look at 1501 McGill College on our next stop on our Montreal architecture extravaganza.
The Building Formerly Known as Montreal’s Tallest Skyscraper & Other Quebec Curios
In our continuation of our journey learning about architecture in Montreal, we look at Montreal’s other tallest skyscraper, the meagre 8-storey New York Life Building.
The Federal Courts & Other Quebec Curios
While not as fancy as Canada’s best known court, the Supreme Court, Canada has its own national court in the form of the Federal Court. As part of the right of the federal [read on]
The Tour de la Bourse & Other Quebec Curios
The Tour de la Bourse was designed by architect Luigi Moretti and the engineer at its head was Pier Luigi Nervi. Built in the middle of an economic and social boom of [read on]
1250 René-Lévesque & Other Quebec Curios
On our tour of Montreal architecture, we look at 1000 de la Gauchetière’s rival, 1250 René-Lévesque.
1000 de la Gauchetière & Other Quebec Curios
We continue our journey looking at Montreal architecture by stopping by 1000 de la Gauchetière, Montreal’s tallest building.
Complexe Desjardins & Other Quebec Curios
In case you haven’t noticed, or are generally just the reckless type, it’s tax time in Canada, meaning if you haven’t started getting your tax forms, you should [read on]
The Leaning Tower of Montreal & Other Quebec Curios
The Olympic Stadium in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve has the reputation of being a big doughnut-shaped building, a money guzzler, or the home of the Montreal Impact, depending on [read on]
The Scotia Tower & Other Quebec Curios
Banks like to have tall, fancy buildings. Maybe it’s a capitalist quirk. One such Canadian bank, Scotiabank, like its competitor, the Royal Bank of Canada, has its roots in [read on]
The Hydro-Québec Building & Other Quebec Curios
Outside of the Hydro-Québec Building on boulevard René-Lévesque is a bust of none other than René Lévesque. Sculpted in bronze by Hungarian artist Paul Lancz (sculptor [read on]
The Royal Bank Tower & Other Quebec Curios
As we continue exploring architecture of Montreal, we follow RBC to its original Montreal location: the RBC Tower on rue Saint-Jacques ouest.
47 Floors of Emphyteusis & Other Quebec Curios
Ever wonder why the Royal Bank of Canada has its Montreal headquarters in 1 Place Ville-Marie? It started, like most business plans do, with a contract. In fact, they’re [read on]