After 12 years living in Montreal, we’ve been able to pull together an extensive shopping guide. But when you’re new to the city, you can feel a little lost, even if you’re fluent in French and English. You can find everything in Montreal. You just have to know where to go without expecting everything to …
GETTING CHILDREN ENGAGED IN THE EXPLORING OF A NEW CITY – A TRAVEL ACTIVITY BOOK FOR KIDS
Interview of Marisha Wojciechowska – Travel activity book series for young explorers Whether you are planning on a staycation or hopping on a plane to explore a new destination, it’s important to get kids engaged while you travel. There are fun and easy ways to prepare kids to travel before heading out which I tell …
UNUSUAL ESCAPE TO AU DIABLE VERT – SUTTON, QUEBEC
A short getaway in an unusual accommodation with family, friends or lovers to escape the city is possible in Quebec. Perched between the summits of Round Top and Jay Peak, in the Eastern Townships, is the Au Diable Vert domain. From the top of the plateau at 300m in altitude, you will be surrounded by …
APRIL WITH KIDS IN MONTREAL – ACTIVITIES TO DO AS A FAMILY
Finding activities to do with kids in Montreal in April can be a little tricky. April in Montreal is what I refer to as the transitional month and the term is derived from the latin word Aperire which means to open. It’s a time of growth and blossoming for flowers and trees of the Northern …
THE ANIMALS KINGDOM IN MONTREAL – PLACES TO VISIT AND SEE
Other than ducks, pigeons and squirrels, there aren’t a whole lot of animals to see in Montreal. After all, Montreal is a city so it kind of is obvious. But is it? Last year, we had a whale that swam down the Saint-Lawrence river all the way down to the Old Port of Montreal. It …
A LITTLE LEMONS GUIDE, A JUICY ALTERNATIVE & NATURAL WAY TO CLEAN YOUR HOUSE ON A BUDGET
You know the saying: when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. It turns out that there are tons of things that you can do with lemons aside from juice and pie. You can actually use lemons to clean your house as they are a natural cleaner. Also, they are generally inexpensive and easy to come …