In 2024, Montrealers will once again have to navigate a landscape of cones, barriers, and detours. This year, the city's ambitious construction agenda includes significant projects ranging from transit expansions to major retail developments. These projects, while essential for the city's growth, continue to challenge daily commutes and raise questions about urban planning and efficiency.
Montreal is a melting pot of stories waiting to be told and experienced. In this city, a UNESCO-endorsed historic château stands alongside a space dedicated entirely to the captivating world of insects. There's a museum that explores Canada's Indigenous roots and others still that transport you to the avant-garde edge of contemporary art. Here are eight standout Montreal museums that show the city is a cultural powerhouse.
Montreal in August is a sea of orange cones, as construction season drags on. But behind the dust and detours lies a pot of cultural gold. You may not find a rainbow at the end of the roadworks, but you will find a full spectrum of Pride events. There's also Orientalys, a melting pot of diverse flavours to tease your palate, and the Scottish Highland Games, with kilts and caber tosses. And let's not forget the epic Italian heritage celebration, taking you through the heart of the Mediterranean without leaving the city. So while your GPS may be working overtime with all the reroutes, your calendar is about to get a serious workout too. Here are some of the most exciting events of the month.
The REM has officially taken off and a select number of Greater Montreal Area residents were able to get a first go at the REM's route between Montreal's Gare Centrale and Station Brossard in the South Shore. Now, with four stations servicing outside the main island of Montreal, residents can now enjoy a bunch of new restaurants that are close to each REM station. From California-style restos that let you surf (literally), and traditional Thai cuisine all the way to saloon-themed pubs and fancy schmancy eateries, here are 15 restaurants Montrealers can now enjoy hassle-free with the REM.
The world often seems slow to embrace change, but some moments arrive with a surge of speed. That's how it felt at the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) inaugural ceremony on July 28 when a Montreal REM train slid into view at Brossard station, forming the backdrop for federal and provincial leaders to herald the city's new era in public transportation.