The first European to reach the area was Jacques Cartier on October 2, 1535. Cartier visited the villages of Hochelaga (on Montreal Island) and Stadacona (near modern Quebec City), and noted others in the valley which he did not name. He recorded about 200 words of the people’s language. Who were the first settlers in […]
Author: Clint Curtis
What Did Montreal Invent?
20 Things You Might Not Know Were Invented In Montreal The Tubeless Tire. The First Canadian TV. Peanut Butter. The Wonder-Bra. Trivial Pursuit. The Catheter. The Piglet Antidote. The Snowblower. What is Montreal best known for? Aside from our famous bagels and poutine, Montreal is best known for hosting the World’s Fair in 1967, followed […]
When Did Billie Eilish Come To Montreal?
Billie Eilish has cancelled two concerts in Canada that were postponed due to COVID-19 safety measures in February. The singer was scheduled to bring her Happier Than Ever tour to Montreal’s Bell Centre on Feb. 15 and Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena on Feb. 16 – when neither venue was able to operate at full capacity. Did […]
Does Toronto Have A Tourist Tax?
The four per cent (4%) tax applies only on the room cost portion of overnight accommodation and excludes costs from other hotel services, including meeting room rentals, food and beverage, room services, internet and phone charges, provided they are itemized separately on the bill. How much is tourist tax in Toronto? four per centA four […]
Is There City Tax In Toronto?
Toronto had the lowest property tax rate in 2021 at 0.61 per cent, followed by Markham at 0.63 per cent. For example, someone who owns a home in Toronto would pay $6,110.13 in property taxes on a $1 million home. Does Toronto have city tax? That means council has set how much revenue it can […]
When Did Montreal Surrender To The British?
September 8, 1760. On September 8, 1760, Montreal surrendered to the British, and with the Treaty of Paris in 1763 New France was officially ceded to Britain. Why did Montreal surrender in 1760? The French commander, François-Gaston de Lévis, wanted to continue the fight. However, to avoid a pointless loss of life, the Governor of […]
How Would You Describe Old Montreal?
Old Montreal is a part of downtown Montreal that has been preserved in much of its original state, with the oldest buildings dating back to the 1600’s. This historic neighborhood is a safe and vibrant community and tourist attraction, with hotels, restaurants, shops, residences and commercial spaces. How would you describe Montreal? Montreal is Canada’s […]
Is Montreal The Perfect City?
We quizzed 20,000 city-dwellers to rank the 51 best cities in the world right now, and Montreal topped the list. What is the #1 city in Canada? TorontoContents Rank (2021) Municipality Municipal status 1 Toronto City 2 Montreal Ville 3 Calgary City 4 Ottawa City Why is Montreal such a great city? Since the community […]
Does Montreal Airport Have Multiple Terminals?
Montréal-Trudeau airport consists of one two-storied terminal, divided into four different zones: the public area (departures and arrivals level), the domestic jetty, the international jetty and the transborder jetty. How many terminals are there at YUL? one mainMontréal Trudeau International Airport (YUL) has one main terminal with a world-class international arrivals complex. Is YUL airport […]
What Defines Montreal?
Montreal in British English (ˌmɒntrɪˈɔːl ) noun. a city and major port in central Canada, in S Quebec on Montreal Island at the junction of the Ottawa and St Lawrence Rivers. How would you describe Montreal? Montreal is Canada’s second largest city and is home to nearly half of the province of Quebec’s population. It […]