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.
St. Laurent Montreal: The Boulevard, The Main
St. Laurent Montreal, also known as The Main, is one of the city's most important cultural and commercial thoroughfares, running through several neighborhoods, including Old Montreal, Chinatown, the Plateau and Little Italy.
St. Laurent Montreal, also known as The Main, is one of the city's most important cultural and commercial thoroughfares, running through several neighborhoods, including Old Montreal, Chinatown, the Plateau and Little Italy.
Pointe-à-Callière Events: 18th Century Market
Pointe-à-Callière's 18th century market is a fun, educational and free event held every late August in Montreal. It's a public market reenactment of what it was like to shop, dress and socialize with the Montreal community circa 1750. Check out these pictures of the event, showcasing period costumes and old-school produce.
Pointe-à-Callière's 18th century market is a fun, educational and free event held every late August in Montreal. It's a public market reenactment of what it was like to shop, dress and socialize with the Montreal community circa 1750. Check out these pictures of the event, showcasing period costumes and old-school produce.
Orange Julep Gibeau: A Muscle Car Landmark in Photos
Orange Julep is one of Montreal's most beloved landmarks and dining institutions. The Julep, or "Big Orange," also features one of the city's most beloved freebie auto events: weekly vintage car shows for all, held in Montreal's warmer months. Check out the hot rods I spotted on my last visit!
Orange Julep is one of Montreal's most beloved landmarks and dining institutions. The Julep, or "Big Orange," also features one of the city's most beloved freebie auto events: weekly vintage car shows for all, held in Montreal's warmer months. Check out the hot rods I spotted on my last visit!
Alexander Calder Sculpture: L'Homme
The Alexander Calder sculpture L'Homme is an imposing Montreal landmark in Parc Jean-Drapeau that serves as an outdoor rave hub on the edge of Parc Jean-Drapeau. Find out more about the artist and his creation.
The Alexander Calder sculpture L'Homme is an imposing Montreal landmark in Parc Jean-Drapeau that serves as an outdoor rave hub on the edge of Parc Jean-Drapeau. Find out more about the artist and his creation.
Sister Cities International: Montreal's Sister Cities
According to Sister Cities International, a sister city -- or twin town, or friendship city -- is a "broad-based, officially-approved, long-term partnership between two communities, counties or states in two countries." So who are Montreal's sister cities?
According to Sister Cities International, a sister city -- or twin town, or friendship city -- is a "broad-based, officially-approved, long-term partnership between two communities, counties or states in two countries." So who are Montreal's sister cities?
George-Étienne Cartier Statue: A Montreal Monument
The George-Étienne Cartier monument is more commonly referred to as that "angel statue" on Montreal's almost-mountain, Mont Royal, in the heart of Parc Jeanne-Mance's west side. Well, who is Cartier? Discover the man behind the statue.
The George-Étienne Cartier monument is more commonly referred to as that "angel statue" on Montreal's almost-mountain, Mont Royal, in the heart of Parc Jeanne-Mance's west side. Well, who is Cartier? Discover the man behind the statue.
Mount Royal Cemetery in Montreal
Discover one of Canada's most stunning cemeteries.
Discover one of Canada's most stunning cemeteries.
Montreal Blog Pictures
Archives of all picture blogs featured on Evelyn's Montreal Blog. Includes Wordless Wednesdays and "Where in Montreal" blogs.
Archives of all picture blogs featured on Evelyn's Montreal Blog. Includes Wordless Wednesdays and "Where in Montreal" blogs.
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.
About Mike Payne
Bio of Mike Payne, a contributing writer at About.com.
Bio of Mike Payne, a contributing writer at About.com.
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.