The Mini Vatican Basilica & Other Quebec Curios
In our next stop looking at architecture and history in Montreal, we have a look at Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral located downtown.
and other Quebec curios
Celebrating 150 Years of Church of the Gesù & Other Quebec Curios
When one tends to think of religious institutions, one thinks of tradition and stability. More often we don’t realise that its long tradition is rooted in its history and [read on]
The Shop Around the Corner: Other Specialty Bookstores & Other Quebec Curios
In our final stop around Montreal’s microbookstores, we take a look at some specialty stores around the area that service anything from food to religion.
The Shop Around the Corner: More French Neighbours & Other Quebec Curios
On another tour of Montreal’s micro bookstores, we stop and have another look at stores owned by some of our French neighbours.
The Shop Around the Corner: Our International Friends & Other Quebec Curios
Some more of Montreal’s micro-bookstores. This week: French and international bookstores.
The Shop Around the Corner: No Laughing Matter & Other Quebec Curios
Continuing our exploration of various small bookstores on Montreal island, we look at various comic book stores in Montreal.
The Shop Around the Corner: Your Local Coop & Other Quebec Curios
In our next glance at shops in and around Montreal, we take a look at the composition and legal background behind cooperatives (“coops”).
The Shop Around the Corner: Montreal’s Micro Bookstores & Other Quebec Curios
Want to support small businesses? Check out some of these micro bookstore in Montreal!
My Montreal: All of the Rest & Other Quebec Curios
As a wrap up for the My Montreal series, it would be interesting to have a brief aperçu as to the other boroughs and municipalities on and immediately around the island. At [read on]
My Montreal: Westmount & Other Quebec Curios
Back in the day (as in the 1700s), it was known as as a little town named Cote St. Antoine. Then, in 1895, it was renamed Westmount. Chartered to become a city at the turn of [read on]
My Montreal: Ville-Marie & Other Quebec Curios
The heart of the Island, the borough of Ville-Marie goes back to 1642, when some of the first colonists came to populate the land and convert the natives. Founded by Paul de [read on]
My Montreal: Le Sud-Ouest & Other Quebec Curios
Like all the places covered in our My Montreal series, Le Sud-Ouest has an important place in the history of Montreal. Its story is particularly interesting: composed of [read on]
My Montreal: Saint-Laurent & Other Quebec Curios
Saint-Laurent has its origins in the late 1600s, with the start of land development after the death of colonist Jean Descaries. He gave the land to his three sons, Paul, [read on]
My Montreal: Pointe-Claire & Other Quebec Curios
Pointe-Claire, one of the oldest cities in the West Island, really began its development towards the end of the century in 1698. After a suite of deforestations in order to [read on]
My Montreal: TMI on TMR & Other Quebec Curios
On our next stop in places to live in Montreal, we stop by Mont-Royal.
Elections 2015: Who Stands for What, Where to Go, How to Vote, & Other Quebec Curios
Confused about the elections? You’re not alone. T. A. Wellington prepares a guide for the perplexed.
My Montreal: Montréal-Ouest & Other Quebec Curios
We stop by Montréal-Ouest on our tour of places to live in Montreal.
My Montreal: Montréal-Est & Other Quebec Curios
On our tour of places to live in Montreal, we arrive at Montréal-Est, a municipality on the island in the East End.
My Montreal: Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve & Other Quebec Curios
Get to know the east end in facts, figures, and election districts.
My Montreal: LaSalle & Other Quebec Curios
In the 1600s, Montreal had a bit of a rough time trying to get settlers to actually stay on the Island. By the 1650s, the population a planned settlement, Ville-Marie, had [read on]