Montreal History, People, Places and Landmarks
From Samuel de Champlain to Expo 67, find out about over 350 years of Montreal history as well as information on notable landmarks and famous Montrealers.
The History of the Fete Nationale or Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day
From pagan ritual to patron saint, learn more about the history behind Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day in Montreal, also known as La Fête Nationale.
From pagan ritual to patron saint, learn more about the history behind Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day in Montreal, also known as La Fête Nationale.
Leonard Cohen - A Profile
Learn all about one of Montreal's greatest living legends, our darling poet/singer/songwriter/Buddhist monk, the one and only Leonard Cohen. Written by Kim Ruehl, your About.com Guide to Folk Music.
Learn all about one of Montreal's greatest living legends, our darling poet/singer/songwriter/Buddhist monk, the one and only Leonard Cohen. Written by Kim Ruehl, your About.com Guide to Folk Music.
Mario Lemieux - A Profile
Retired since 2006, read up on one of the best hockey players in the history of the NHL, Montreal native Mario Lemieux. Written by Jamie Fitzpatrick, your About.com Guide to Hockey.
Retired since 2006, read up on one of the best hockey players in the history of the NHL, Montreal native Mario Lemieux. Written by Jamie Fitzpatrick, your About.com Guide to Hockey.
Birthplace of Montreal
Archaeological site and museum with a focus on the origins of Montreal, especially the French Period, starting from 1642.
Archaeological site and museum with a focus on the origins of Montreal, especially the French Period, starting from 1642.
Living History at the Centre d'Histoire de Montréal
Housed in a former fire station, the Centre d'Histoire de Montréal has been around since 1983 and houses a wealth of information on the history of Montreal. The CHM's permanent exhibition invites guests to experience five different time periods of the city, going all the way back to 1535 before there even was a Montreal. Check back often for information on temporary exhibits.
Housed in a former fire station, the Centre d'Histoire de Montréal has been around since 1983 and houses a wealth of information on the history of Montreal. The CHM's permanent exhibition invites guests to experience five different time periods of the city, going all the way back to 1535 before there even was a Montreal. Check back often for information on temporary exhibits.
Images Montreal
From Montreal's skyscrapers to historical buildings and heritage sites, enjoy browsing through an exhaustive online database of pictures showcasing our city's main architectural landmarks.
From Montreal's skyscrapers to historical buildings and heritage sites, enjoy browsing through an exhaustive online database of pictures showcasing our city's main architectural landmarks.