Category: Montreal

What Is 5 A 7 Montreal?

Montreal is known for its “5 à 7”. You may ask yourselves, what does that mean? It’s direct translation means 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. but for us Montrealers in really means HAPPY HOUR!! Every evening when the work day is done, co-workers get together at a local pub, bar or lounge to take advantage […]

Are There Possums In Montreal?

Its northernmost habitat stretches into Quebec’s Eastern Townships, southern Ontario and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia. But in recent years, opossums have frequently been spotted in the Montérégie region, on the South Shore of Montreal. Do opossums live in Quebec? The North-American Opossum is the only marsupial in Québec (and in Canada for that […]

When Was Montreal Biosphere Built?

When it opened in 1995, the Montreal Biosphere became the first museum in Canada dedicated to the study of water. When did the Montreal Biodôme open? 18 June 1992Construction started in 1989, and the facility was opened to the public on 18 June 1992 as the Montreal Biodome. What year did Montreal build a partial […]

What Bears Are In Montreal?

Brown and black bears. Grizzly bears. Polar bears. Are there bears in Montreal? Black bears are coming into neighbourhoods in the Laurentians and the Lanaudiere, north of Montreal. What kind of bears live in Quebec? Black bears In Québec, the species is present almost everywhere, but population size varies from one region to another and […]

Who Designed The Ring In Montreal?

Designed by the internationally renowned Quebec creator Claude Cormier and his landscape architecture and urban design firm Claude Cormier + Associés The Ring highlights the dynamism of the downtown core and is a testatement to its cultural vibrancy. Who paid for the Montreal ring? The art installation was made possible by financial support from Tourisme […]

Does Montreal Have Museums?

There are more than 40 international museums in the city, filled with treasures from the Old Masters to contemporary art. Does Montreal have good museums? Montreal offers visitors outstanding attractions including world class museums. Since Montreal is one of North America’s oldest cities, it’s only natural that a fair number of her museums focus on […]

Where Is The Island Of Montreal Located?

southwestern Quebec, Canada. The Island of Montreal (French: Île de Montréal) is a large island in southwestern Quebec, Canada, that is the site of a number of municipalities including most of the city of Montreal and is the most populous island in Canada. Island of Montreal. Geography Highest point Mount Royal Administration Canada Province Quebec […]

When Was The Montreal Gazette Created?

1778. Founded in 1778 by Fleury Mesplet, The Gazette is Quebec’s oldest daily newspaper and Canada’s oldest daily newspaper still in publication. Does the Montreal Gazette still print? The award-winning journalism and regular features you’ve come to expect from the Montreal Gazette will continue to be available with more breadth and depth through our website, […]