Author: Muriel Schmidt

How Many Kilometers Of Underground Connecting Passages Are There In Montreal?

The name “the Underground City” refers to the vast network of pedestrian walkways below the city. There are 33 kilometres (20.5 miles) of connecting passageways beneath downtown, with the métro (subway), commuter trains and buses also converging here. How much of Montreal is underground? Combined, there are 32 kilometres (20 mi) of tunnels over 12 […]

Who Owns The Most Real Estate In Montreal?

Ivanhoé Cambridge, headquartered in Montreal, has more than 1,000 employees worldwide. Ivanhoé Cambridge is now among the ten largest real estate companies in the world. Ivanhoé Cambridge. Ivanhoe Cambridge head office Total assets C$60,4 billion (2020) Number of employees +1000 (2020) Parent Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec Who owns Montreal? CF Montréal Full […]

Can You Grow Cantaloupe In Nova Scotia?

The rumors are true – we can grow delicious juicy cantaloupe in Atlantic Canada! A muskmelon and a member of the cucumber family, garden fresh cantaloupe is a mouth watering treat that far surpasses anything found at the local supermarket. Can cantaloupe be grown in Canada? Yes you can grow muskmelons, cantaloupes and even watermelons […]

What Whales Are In Quebec?

Baleen whales – 5 species in Québec (11 worldwide) Minke whale – 6 to 9 metres, 6 to 8 tonnes. Humpback whale – 11 to 13 metres, 25 to 30 tonnes. North Atlantic right whale – 10 to 15 metres, 30 to 60 tonnes. Fin whale – 18 to 21 metres, 40 to 50 tonnes. […]

Is Acadian French Different From Quebec French?

Yes Quebec French is different from Acadian, and both differ regionally in accents, expressions and words. Are Quebecers Acadians? The Acadians today live predominantly in the Canadian Maritime provinces (New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia), as well as parts of Quebec, Canada, and in Louisiana and Maine, United States. How is Acadian French […]