Countdown to Montréal: The non-stop bagel shop – Saint-Viateur Bagel
Since 1957, Saint-Viateur Bagel has been making Montréal’ best bagels. On top of it’s tasty-toasty goods, the often lined up out the door café, is known as a landmark. Located in trendy Mile-End on Mont-Royal Street, the shop was established Read on! →
10 ways to take in one of the world’s greatest natural wonders: Niagara Falls
Before I jump into all the way’s one can experience the grandeur and beauty of Niagara Falls, here are a few numbers for you to digest to get a sense of how big an attraction they really are – which, Read on! →
2017: Time to explore Canada’s National Parks (for FREE!)
Celebrate Canada’s 150th! In conjunction with, and to help celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary, Parks Canada recently announced entrance fees to national parks will be waived in 2017. Yep, you read that right! In 2017, there will be no fees to Read on! →
Countdown to Montréal: Habitat 67 – Moshe Safdie’s residential landmark
It started as a pilot project for Israeli/Canadian architect Moshe Safdie but once created, Habitat 67 became an instant architectural landmark. The buildings were the subject of Safdie’s master thesis and built as one of the 90 pavilions for Montréal’s Read on! →
Wordless Wednesday ~ November 23, 2016
Countdown to Montréal: A red, white and blue HABit
I’ll be the first to admit it. I had no idea just how massive the fan base was for the Montréal Canadiens, affectionately referred to as The Habs (short for Les Habitants). However, upon learning the Canadiens are the most Read on! →
Friday’s photo of the week ~ October 7, 2016
Countdown to Montréal: Iconic sign continues to bloom
Since 1948, the Farine Five Roses sign, a celebrated and highly viewed historical landmark, has been greeting visitors to Montréal via the south shore of the St. Lawrence River (just over the Champlain Bridge). An advertisement for the flour mill, which Read on! →
