"Colorful Montreal" Montreal by ChuckG


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Be surprised, everywhere you go !

Only in Montreal will you see such a change from street to street. Each neighborhood should be discovered

Montrealers are passionate about their town, it's people and culture. Going there for a few days is enough to get a feel of the spirit of the city.

To see the different neighborhoods of Montreal online, follow this link:
Montreal Neighbourhoods

All sorts of style

For those who like architecture, you will be served in Montreal. On this picture, you can see from left to right:a 100 year old stone building, a brick house from the early 20's, a renovated single house probably more than 100 yrs-old, a multi-appartment with an entrance that used to be for horses...it's like that all over the old part of town

One of the most famous, efficient and pro-active group to preserve the jewel of Montreal Architecture is Heritage Montreal. This group is always there to help owners of historical buildings to renovate their treasure or fight promoters whold rather raze a whole historical street to build a concrete building.

Heritage Montreal

Old, very old

Old Montreal is where I find the most interesting building, old houses from the 18th century, massive building from the early 1800's, French influence, English influence...and everything is well preserved...

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:So diverse, culturally, architecturally !
  • Cons:none
  • In a nutshell:I spend 6 years there and could never get to see everything, the city is in constant evolution
  • Last visit to Montreal: Dec 2002
  • Intro Updated Oct 24, 2003
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    RafaelTheSecond Jul 1, 2005 at 9:50 PM Report Abuse

    Montreal is very charming and cosmopolitan, thanks God, in french style!;) Being in Montreal is like being in HITECH FRANCE!;)

  • RandomJunkie Nov 20, 2004 at 2:38 AM Report Abuse

    Im from mtl, and it is true : people often get careless about the weather during the winter. I guess we just get used to it with time... nice montreal tips btw !

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    LIsaanne Jun 19, 2004 at 12:07 AM Report Abuse

    Awesome tips! Looks like you had a great time in Montreal! Hard not to though...

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    FOotFetish Sep 17, 2003 at 8:11 AM Report Abuse

    Thanks for the money making tips!I;ll keep that in mind.... tomorrow perhaps i;m gonna take a pic of the house i Like and dream on!

  • Dreks May 13, 2003 at 8:12 PM Report Abuse

    Montreal is colorful indeed as attested by your Montreal page photo! Just wondering if that was due to city ordinance or something? :-)

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