Annual archives: 2015

STYLE, HISTORY, PROXIMITY Living in Old Montreal is an experience that combines style, history, proximity and tranquility. The small narrow streets paved with stones and framed by buildings that remind us of the historical past of this ancient fortified site in the times of the New France. You will find in the shopping…

PEACE OF MIND, NATURE, DISTINCTION With its upscale homes and condo towers overlooking the Saint-Lawrence River, Nun's island is an oasis of greenery and tranquility close to Downtown Montreal.  For professionals and retirees desiring to live in a peaceful place, close to the city, this is the perfect area. There is…

PARKS, PLEX AND NEIGHBORHOOD LIFE Located in the heart of Montreal, Villeray is a colorful and friendly multicultural neighborhood where it is nice to live. You will find charming streets bordered by trees and duplexes with assorted spiral staircases. The area is animated with small Italian cafes, shops, and a multicultural…

FAMILY, GREEN, URBAN Rosemont-Petite-Patrie is the preferred neighborhood for families and artists who want to combine urban lifestyle and quality of life. With its many duplexes, semi-detached houses and new condos in construction, this district is experiencing a very nice boom. New shops, cafes and microbreweries open at regular intervals on…

URBAN, GREEN, ARTISTIC In the district of Plateau Mont-Royal live many of the most renown artists in Quebec. The atmosphere in this neighborhood is warm and family oriented. In the evening, go out to discover new musical talents in one of the many cafes and bars of Mont-Royal Avenue or on…

GREEN, RESIDENTIAL, URBAN Located in the north part of the island, the Ahuntsic-Cartierville district offers the advantages of an urban population and a mixture of cultures, preserving the tranquility of the suburbs. Visitation Park is a magnificent wooded and green area boarded by the Thousand Islands River. You will find small European…

BAROQUE, GREEN, DISTINGUISHED As its name "outre-mont", beyond the mountain, is located behind the mountain of Mount Royal. It is a green and peaceful neighborhood, where beautiful historical houses can be found. You will find lots of parks and green space, as well as the big campus of Montreal’s University. Students,…

Whatever the season, there are always exciting events happening in Montreal. In the following list, you will find many occasions to discover the city while having lots of fun:  The International Jazz Festival, the Formula-1, ''Montréal en Lumière'', the ''Fête des neiges''” and much more. After Paris, Montreal is the second…