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MONTREAL’S UNIQUE UNDERGROUND CITY
Montreal's fascinating underground city.
Exploring Old Montreal: Book Review
Book Review of Exploring Old Montreal authored by Alan Hustak
Montreal The Unknown City: Book Review
Book review of a novel book concerning the unknown aspects of Montreal.
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING IN MONTREAL-PART TWO
Previously I pointed out 3 cross-country skiing areas within or very near Montreal. Here are three more to check out.
Cross Country Skiing In Montreal-Part One
Where do I cross country Ski in Montreal?
MONTREAL’S FIRST SUBURB-FAUBERG DES RECOLLETS-GRIFFINTOWN
Montreal's first suburb.
The Burning Down Of The Parliament Buildings In Montreal
What would have happened to Montreal if the Parliament Buildings that were located in Montreal in 1849 were not burned down?
The Evolution of Montreal's Public Transportation System
The evolution of the public transportation in Montreal and the history of Montréal's metro.
If You Want To Enjoy An Inexpensive Outing, Try Pointe-Du-Moulin
Pointe-du-Moulin Park located in Notre Dame de L'Ile Perrot is a wonderful way to spend a summer day.
Montreal's Nature Parks
One of the great attractions of Montreal is that you are never very far away from the beautiful trails and nature parks where you can spend an enjoyable day walking or hiking without having to shell out too much money.
Tips About Montreal's Legendary Restaurants
This article will give you a general idea concerning dining in Montreal: tipping: what certain signs or letters mean:
How Can You Keep Your Children Happy When Visiting Montreal?
Montreal is made for kids as well as adults. Here are some suggestions you might want to check out.
Montreal's First Permanent European Inhabitant
First permanent settler in Montreal, Pierre Gadoyes (Gadois).
INSIGHT GUIDE MONTREAL AND QUEBEC CITY: BOOK REVIEW
Book review of an excellent tour guide of Montréal. Guide contains magnificient photos.
Winter in Montreal and Fabrizio's Passion: Two Book Reviews
After the second world war and up until 1972, Italian immigration to Canada was only surpassed by British immigrants. These books reveal the trials and tribulations of these Italian immigrants and their families.
Montreal Photo Album
A picture is worth a thousand words.
MONTREAL'S JEWISH COMMUNITY OF YESTERDAY: BOOK REVIEW
The origins of Montreal's vibrant Jewish Community
Maison Saint Gabriel- The Oldest Montreal Farmhouse
The oldest Montreal Farm House is located in Pointe St Charles and is known as Maison Saint-Gabriel.
What was it like to be a law student of Pierre Elliott Trudeau?
As a law student in the 60's I have had the fortune of being a student of Pierre Elliott Trudeau. What was it like to have been able to sit in on his lectures?
Pointe-à-Callière-Where Montréal Began
This article gives you a very brief history of the origins of the City of Montreal and where it all began.
DON'T LEAVE MONTREAL WITHOUT SAVORING A SMOKE MEAT SANDWICH!
If you have not tried Montreal's smoked meat, don't leave the city without trying a smoked meat sandwich.
The Historic Village of Lachine and the Lachine Canal
The Lachine Canal was closed in 1970 and since 1997 the Federal and Municipal Governments have poured in millions of dollars in order to revitalize this famous landmark into a tourist infrastructure.
Montréal's Bagels-Are They the Best in the World?
Montrealers consider their bagels unbeatable! Forget about New York Bagels or bagels from anywhere else, after all the world's greatest bagels are located in Montreal.
Montréal's Eighth Wonder of the World-The Victoria Bridge
Montréal's Victoria Bridge has often being described as the Eighth Wonder of the World. I am inclined to believe it is one of the most important events which shaped the future development of the city.
Ritz Carlton- Montréal's Historic Hotel
One of Montréal's famous hotels, the Ritz Cartlon, which is still in existance, owes its creation to four business tycoons who resided within the city's Golden Square Mile.
Maison George Etienne Cartier
One of the most interesting historic sites in Montreal is the Maison George Etienne Cartier. Cartier was one of the fathers of Confederation and this house depicts the life of a bourgeois in the mid eighteen hundreds.
Louis-Joseph Papineau and Maison Papineau
One of the most important and influential French Canadian nationalists was Louis-Joseph Papineau. Today you can walk to the residence of the Papineau family and imagine what it was like to live in Vieux Montreal in the 1800s.
Charles Dickens Visits Montréal
The famous Charles Dickens and his brief encounter with the City of Montréal.
Montreal, The Americans and Benjamin Franklin
The Americans invade Montreal in 1775 and have control over Montreal and Quebec for 188 days: Benjamin Franklin and Montreal
A SUMMER WALK INTO MONTREAL'S EARLY YEARS UNDER FRENCH RULE
The article is a walk back in time when Montréal was under French rule: the reader will be able to become acquainted with some of the leading architects of the history of French Montréal.
Montréal's Spectacular Mountain
Montréal's Mountain in the Center of the City