Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile

MONTRÉAL'S AWARD-WINNING BARS

It is well agreed upon that Montréal is a great eating city with a vast variety of award-winning establishments making their way to the top of several prestigious lists. Montréal is also a great drinking city, with many of its bars distinguishing themselves on Canada’s 50 Best Bars list or enRoute Magazine’s list of Canada’s Best New Bars.

Montreal's Luxury Hotel Renaissance Takes Shape by Lynn Elmhirst, Travel Agency Tribes Community

Mid-century French luxury hotel brand Sofitel established itself in Montreal in a modern building erected where a Golden Square Mile mansion once stood at the foot of Montreal's vast, city-center green space, Mount Royal. French “art de vivre” is the essence of the hotel experience, and the staff is trained to take the initiative to personalize guest stays.

The hotel maintains relationships with cultural institutions and events so it can offer exclusive VIP experiences in Montreal to their guests. The acclaimed, creative French restaurant at street level is named Renoir, after a painting by the French master loaned by a Sofitel executive to the Fine Art Museum down the street. 

Climb the mid-century stairs to the mezzanine to look at the custom lobby carpet that's a tapestry of Montreal signature festivals and events.

https://www.travelmarketreport.com/articles/Montreals-Luxury-Hotel-Renaissance-Takes-Shape

ALONG THE ST. LAWRENCE RIVER, FOLLOW THE TRAIL OF HISTORY, ON FOOT OR BY BIKE

Over 60 main points of interest are geolocated across the 17 km route spanning through the boroughs of Le Sud-Ouest, Verdun, LaSalle and Lachine. All located along the St. Lawrence, these places have a common history and are connected by their proximity, the river, agriculture and industrialisation. Illustrated by more than 300 old photos, a podcast and quizzes, this walk presents the milestones in this history and in the lives of the people who shaped it. It starts at Maison Saint-Gabriel Museum, goes by Maison Nivard-De Saint-Dizier Museum, the Fleming Mill, Lachine Museum, Maison du Brasseur and ends at the Fort Rolland site in Lachine.

For more info, we invite you to discover this link:

http://montreal-history.com

or ask our Concierge team!

Charlotte

Montreal's Time Out Market Now Opened

The 40,000 square-foot site will include 16 restaurant spaces for some of the city’s most acclaimed chefs.

The city’s most ambitious culinary project, Time Out Market Montréal, will open Nov. 14 at 8 a.m. in the downtown Eaton Centre.

Market CEO Didier Souillat had previously pledged it would be launched before “the first snow falls” here, so he must have it on good authority that winter is still three weeks away.

The 40,000 square-foot Time Out Market will include 16 restaurant spaces for some of the city’s most acclaimed chefs: among them, Montréal Plaza’s Charles-Antoine Crête and Cheryl Johnson; Toqué!’s Normand Laprise; and Le Club Chasse et Pêche’s Claude Pelletier and Mélanie Blouin.

The Time Out Market concept grew from the London-based Time Out media empire. The first market was started in Lisbon in 2014, and new ones have since sprouted in Miami, Boston and New York. Chicago’s is set to open shortly, and markets for London, Prague and Dubai are in the works.

What makes the Time Out Market concept so palatable is that its patrons won’t have to take out bank loans to partake in this culinary adventure. Unlike the primary restos of many of the chefs involved, these spots will be far more cost-accessible and casual and won’t require reservations. They will be open every day, from morning through night.

The market space will also feature a demonstration kitchen, a cooking school, three bars, a beverage program, cultural space and a retail area.


Check this link for more info:

https://www.timeoutmarket.com/montreal/en/

Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile ranked 5 in Best Hotels in Montreal, 10 in Best Hotels in Quebec and 32 in Best Hotels in Canada

Dear friends from all around the world!

We are proud to share with you that the #Sofitel Montréal Golden Mile​ is recognized within our region:

Sofitel Montreal Golden Mile ranked 5 in Best Hotels in Montreal, 10 in Best Hotels in Quebec and 32 in Best Hotels in Canada 

Best Hotels in Montreal: #5

Best Hotels in Quebec: #10

Best Hotels in Canada: #32

Spread the news around you and your clients! Montreal is definitively a destination to consider for your clients!

Stay in touch !

Charlotte,
your specialist in Montreal :)

Montreal's Best Boutiques

Paris may be the fashion capital of the world, but this French-Canadian city’s style is turning heads.
By Diane Bair and Pamela Wright

Original. Edgy. Glamorous. Avant-garde. Au courant. Fashion is flourishing in Montréal. Today, the world’s largest francophone city outside Paris has one of the world’s hottest fashion scenes. Of course, fashion has always been part of Montréal’s DNA — the city is home to three top fashion schools and the country’s most successful fashion companies. But an influx of young, diverse designers is bringing new energy and buzz to the city’s already sophisticated and free-spirited fashion scene. “It’s very exciting, what’s happening in the city right now,” says Carrie MacPherson, a Montréal fashion and luxury blogger and certified guide. “There’s a remarkable amount of fashion and design talent here, with fresh, innovative ideas. It’s bringing international attention to the city.” You’ll find a slew of high-end luxury shops and one-of-a-kind boutiques lining the city streets. Here are 10 of our favorites.


Ssense Montréal
418, Saint-Sulpice St.
sense.com/en-us/locations/Montréal

When this massively successful luxury e-commerce company opened its flagship store in Montréal, it was a game changer. The store, a five-story brutalist concrete structure encased in a historic façade, showcases edgy, esoteric fashions by top designers. There are small pop-up boutiques within the store — say a Louis Vuitton or Craig Green display — but most shoppers order items online and meet with a stylist at the store to try them on and select what they want to purchase. Every few months, the store hosts an exclusive collaboration with a well-known designer, complete with theatrical sets, special lighting and music. “It’s changed the way we do fashion, and has put Montréal on the map,” says MacPherson. After shopping, head up to the top-floor Ssense Café, a minimalistic space with grey concrete tables and glass ceiling, and dishes that are garnering good reviews from local diners.


Holt Renfrew Ogilvy
1307, Saint-Catherine St. W
holtrenfrew.com

When this luxury-fashion superstore (a merger of Holt Renfrew and Ogilvy) is finished (slated for March 2020), it will be the largest of its kind in Canada. The 250,000-square-foot store, located next to the recently opened Four Seasons Hotel, will offer one-stop shopping for luxury brand lovers, featuring most of the top designer labels. This neighborhood, known as the Golden Square Mile, is fast becoming a luxury-fashion enclave, anchored by the new Holt Renfrew Ogilvy and surrounded by independent boutiques.


Denis Gagnon
170, Saint-Paul St. W
denisgagnon.ca

“He’s quite a character,” says MacPherson of Denis Gagnon, one of Canada’s most recognized designers. “You’ll see him with his man-bun and big, blackframe glasses riding his bike down the streets of the city.” Known for his buttersoft black leather pieces, you’ll also find flowy, avant-garde, haute couture fashions on the upper level of his sleek, two-floor shop in Old Montréal. Browse the ground floor for affordable, everyday wear. 


Harricana par Mariouche
416, McGill St.
harricana.qc.ca

When fashion designer Mariouche Gagne was a poor student in Milan, Italy, she designed a coat trimmed with pieces from her mother’s old fur coat. It won awards; people loved it, and an idea was born. Today, her fashion line, using recycled fur apparel, is a tribute to Canadian traditions and a commitment to sustainability. “Bring us your grandma’s fur coat and we’ll buy it, or remodel it into something new for you,” says Andrea Fitzpatrick, director of production and operations. “We save the lives of animals by recycling, and in turn you get something unique with sentimental value.” It doesn’t mean you have to come with fur; the bright store has gorgeous, recycled fur pillows, slippers, blankets, sweaters, jackets and hats adorned with fur accents. They also have a nice selection of hats from longstanding, Montréal-based Canadian Hat.


Maison Pepin
378, Saint-Paul St. W
hepepinshop.com

Is there anything Lysanne Pepin can’t do? She’s a painter and photographer; and a fashion, furniture and houseware designer. She makes handbags and chef aprons, and hosts pop-up brunches and workshops in her cozy, Moroccan-style courtyard. Everything is for sale at her expansive, bright shop in Old Montréal, jam-packed with things you don’t need, but really, really want: a stylish couch pouch to hold the remote controls, a pepper mill made from wood logs, a lambswool throw. Duck into L’Amour du Pain, a small café tucked in the back of the shop, to buy a baguette (voted the best in Québec by the Association des Boulangers Artisans of Québec). A few doors away is Espace Pepin (350 Saint-Paul St., W), with a melting pot of fashion pieces from designers around the world.  


Nathon Kong
372, Saint-Catherine St. W
ww.nathonkong.com

Besides an impeccable fit and a high-quality design, you’ll get a story behind the suit that Nathon Kong designs for you. Kong uses the works of local artists promoting social impact to design the lining of each suit, numbering each to give credit to the artist. You’ll look good, and feel good, too.


Montagne Boutique
2125 Rue de la Montagne
www.montagne2125.com

Black on black is the theme of this small, she-cave boutique, with locally designed women’s fashions. It’s a well-curated selection, focusing on slightly edgy, sexy designs. There’s also a small selection of jewelry and shoes, and an in-the-know, friendly staff.


Maison Marie Saint Pierre
2081 Rue de la Montagne
www.mariesaintpierre.com

One of Montréal’s most successful designers, Marie Saint Pierre combines art and function in her extensive collections. On a recent visit to her flagship store, we were intrigued by her dresses and tops in double-knit scuba fabric (think: neoprene for fashionistas), drapey vegan-leather tunics, and jersey and scuba dresses.


Judith & Charles
2090 Rue de la Montagne
www.judithandcharles.com

“There was a line out the door and down the street,” says Sinath Yip, store manager. That was the day after Meghan Markle wore a Judith & Charles black tuxedo dress to a showing of Hamilton in London. The publicity helps, of course, but this dynamic duo has been a favorite with Montréalers for some time. This is the place for classy and feminine career wear, including streamlined suits and dresses.


Maison Cloakroom
2175 Rue de la Montagne
www.thecloakroom.com.au/montreal

Need a new custom-tailored suit or shirt, a haircut and a drink? You’ve come to the right place. The designers at this custom menswear shop use their own patterns and digital technology to get the right fit and look. Fittings are not only based on measurements, but angular adjustments that can be manipulated 61 ways. In the back, you’ll find a cool little barbershop, and in front, a “hidden door” leading to a speakeasy-style bar. (Overhead video cameras alert the doorman, who will come out to greet you.) There’s no cocktail menu; instead bartenders craft artisan drinks based on your personal taste preferences.