City or suburbs? 4 factors to help you choose
So here you are, ready to become a homeowner for what might be the first, or the umpteenth time! You have an important decision to make: will it be life in the suburbs or life in the city? [...]
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Montreal area activities to get your blood flowing
Rumour has it that fall is coming to Montreal, and there’s no better time to get out there and enjoy some fresh-air activities. Whether you’re a newly-arrived student, a family with a penchant for the wild side, or [...]
Town of Mount Royal: peace and beauty in the heart of the city
The Town of Mount Royal can hardly hide its reputation: beautiful, green, safe. But Mount Royal, or TMR for its residents, is more than just a village for the privileged; it is a city with a flair for [...]
Côte-des-Neiges : living the good life on the blue line
« Montreal may be great for going out, but it’s not a good place to settle down.” Really? I have news for you. You want to live in the city, raise your kids, and enjoy the nightlife without going [...]
Ten new ways to enjoy the Montreal summer with your kids
Suffering from the late-summer “Been there, done that” blues? If you, like many parents, are looking for something new and different to do with the family to enjoy what is left of the beautiful Montreal summer (and stave [...]
LaSalle: room for a family
“You can’t be serious! You’re really planning to raise your children on the island?” So exclaims Sophia, my best friend, when I announce that my kids will not be growing up in the suburbs. She’s sitting in my [...]
Notre-Dame-de-Grâce : keeping everybody happy
You’re a city person. You go to work by metro; you try the little bistro. Problem is, your partner prefers the suburbs — parks for those kids in your future, the sounds of birds singing at the crack [...]
