1642: Growing a Colony & Other Quebec Curios
Champlain’s Habitation, though meant as the first permanent settlement in the colony of New France, needed a population to match. Despite surviving several sieges, the [read on]
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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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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]
Confessions of a Journalist: An Interview with Monica Bellucci
Jennifer Guillet has a conversation with the international star of Ville-Marie Monica Bellucci.
Interview: Guy Édoin on Ville-Marie
Jennifer Guillet speaks with director Guy Edouin about his latest film
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]
My Montreal Bucket List: Visiting Notre Dame Basilica
Visiting the Notre Dame Basilica in the Old Port is a must do here in Montreal. This beautiful, rich and historic building is filled with so many stories!