13 years amongst us!
April 17, 2013
Christine Vyboh, our Assistant General Manager celebrates today 13 years of service at the Hotel du Fort! Happy Anniversary Christine!
Old Montreal
April 12, 2013
Located less than 15 minutes by car or 25 minutes by public transportation from Hotel du Fort, Old Montreal is one of the places to visit during your stay in Montreal.
Old Montreal is the oldest area in the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with few remains dating back to New France.
Located in the borough of Ville-Marie, the area is bordered on the west by McGill St., on the north by Ruelle des Fortifications, on the east by Rue Saint Andre and on the south by the Saint Lawrence River. Following recent amendments, the district has been expanded slightly to include the rue des Soeurs Grises in the west, Saint Antoine St. in the north and Saint Hubert Street in the east. It also includes the Old Port of Montreal. Most of Old Montreal was declared an historic district in 1964 by the Ministère des Affaires culturelles du Québec.
Old Montreal is a major tourist attraction; with some of its buildings dating to the 17th century, it is one of the oldest urban areas in North America. In the eastern part of the old city (near Place Jacques-Cartier) are found Montreal City Hall, Bonsecours Market and Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, as well as preserved colonial mansions such as the Château Ramezay and the Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site of Canada. Further west, Place d'Armes is dominated by Notre-Dame Basilica on its southern side, accompanied by the Saint-Sulpice Seminary (the oldest extant building in Montreal).
The other sides of the square are devoted to commerce; to the north is the former Bank of Montreal Head Office and to the west, the Aldred Building and the 1888 New York Life Building, the oldest skyscraper in Canada. The rest of Saint Jacques Street is lined with old bank buildings (like the Old Royal Bank Building) from its heyday as Canada's financial centre. The southwest of the old city contains important archeological remains of Montreal's first settlement (around Place d'Youville and Place Royale) in the Pointe-à-Callière museum.
Architecture and cobbled streets in Old Montreal have been maintained or restored to keep the look of the city in its earliest days as a settlement, and horse-drawncalèches help maintain that image. The old town's riverbank is taken up by the Old Port (Vieux-Port), whose maritime facilities are surrounded with recreational space and a variety of museums and attractions.
Old Montreal is the oldest area in the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with few remains dating back to New France.
Located in the borough of Ville-Marie, the area is bordered on the west by McGill St., on the north by Ruelle des Fortifications, on the east by Rue Saint Andre and on the south by the Saint Lawrence River. Following recent amendments, the district has been expanded slightly to include the rue des Soeurs Grises in the west, Saint Antoine St. in the north and Saint Hubert Street in the east. It also includes the Old Port of Montreal. Most of Old Montreal was declared an historic district in 1964 by the Ministère des Affaires culturelles du Québec.
Old Montreal is a major tourist attraction; with some of its buildings dating to the 17th century, it is one of the oldest urban areas in North America. In the eastern part of the old city (near Place Jacques-Cartier) are found Montreal City Hall, Bonsecours Market and Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, as well as preserved colonial mansions such as the Château Ramezay and the Sir George-Étienne Cartier National Historic Site of Canada. Further west, Place d'Armes is dominated by Notre-Dame Basilica on its southern side, accompanied by the Saint-Sulpice Seminary (the oldest extant building in Montreal).
The other sides of the square are devoted to commerce; to the north is the former Bank of Montreal Head Office and to the west, the Aldred Building and the 1888 New York Life Building, the oldest skyscraper in Canada. The rest of Saint Jacques Street is lined with old bank buildings (like the Old Royal Bank Building) from its heyday as Canada's financial centre. The southwest of the old city contains important archeological remains of Montreal's first settlement (around Place d'Youville and Place Royale) in the Pointe-à-Callière museum.
Architecture and cobbled streets in Old Montreal have been maintained or restored to keep the look of the city in its earliest days as a settlement, and horse-drawncalèches help maintain that image. The old town's riverbank is taken up by the Old Port (Vieux-Port), whose maritime facilities are surrounded with recreational space and a variety of museums and attractions.
Au Bistro Gourmet: a restaurant to discover
March 22, 2013
Excellent French restaurant located in downtown Montreal, Au Bistro Gourmet offers traditional French cuisine quality at very reasonable prices. Choose from an A la carte or Table d'hôte menu(lunch $ 12.95, $ 22.95 in the evening). Meat, poultry, fish, you will find something for everyone! The grilled Flank steak with home French fries, duck breast through the salmon steak, everything is absolutely delicious. Reserve now or let us help you with your reservation!
Au Bistro Gourmet
(Bring your own wine)
2100 St-Mathieu
Montreal, Quebec
H3H 2J4
514.846.1553
Au Bistro Gourmet
(Bring your own wine)
2100 St-Mathieu
Montreal, Quebec
H3H 2J4
514.846.1553
St. Patrick's Parade
March 14, 2013
The 190th St. Patrick's Day parade will take place this Sunday March 17th, in downtown Montreal. Along Sainte-Catherine street, from du Fort to Saint-Urbain streets, come to see over 4,000 participants, 40 parade floats & 45 marching bands. Join us!
F1 Grand Prix
March 7, 2013
Every year, the best F1 drivers stop by Montreal for the "Grand Prix of Canada", scheduled to take place this year on June 7, 8 and 9 at the Gilles-Villeneuve circuit.
During these three days, it is the whole city of Montreal that celebrates the joy of the sport!
Be part of all the activities going on in Montreal and enjoy the incredible atmosphere that makes this city so special!
If you did not reserve your accommodation yet, contact Karine, our reservations coordinator. She will be pleased to help you!
During these three days, it is the whole city of Montreal that celebrates the joy of the sport!
Be part of all the activities going on in Montreal and enjoy the incredible atmosphere that makes this city so special!
If you did not reserve your accommodation yet, contact Karine, our reservations coordinator. She will be pleased to help you!
Montreal en Lumière Festival - "Nuit Blanche" on March 2nd, 2013
February 25, 2013
An all-nighter in Montreal? Sure thing!
Every year, the festival closes by kicking off the "Nuit Blanche" celebrations around the world. And what a kickoff! The "Nuit blanche à  Montreal" invites locals and tourists to enjoy some 180 mostly free activities, all of them linked by a free shuttle service. Whether onstage or onscreen, in the great outdoors or under the spotlights, in music or in story, installations, exhibitions or dance, the city lights up the night with a full spectrum of fun and festive discoveries for all!
Join us on March 2, 2013 to gather friends and family and celebrate!
Every year, the festival closes by kicking off the "Nuit Blanche" celebrations around the world. And what a kickoff! The "Nuit blanche à  Montreal" invites locals and tourists to enjoy some 180 mostly free activities, all of them linked by a free shuttle service. Whether onstage or onscreen, in the great outdoors or under the spotlights, in music or in story, installations, exhibitions or dance, the city lights up the night with a full spectrum of fun and festive discoveries for all!
Join us on March 2, 2013 to gather friends and family and celebrate!
Butterflies go Free at Montreal's Botanical Garden from February 14th to April 28th, 2013
February 12, 2013
Montreal Space for Life invites you to explore some exquisite dimensions of biodiversity during Butterflies Go Free, and plunge into the universe of butterflies from around the world.
From February 14 to April 28, 2013, the Botanical Garden's Main Exhibition Greenhouse will be transformed into a huge butterfly house, welcoming thousands of brilliantly coloured butterflies and moths. The stars this year are some extraordinary butterflies that Quebeckers know and love: monarchs. Visitors can learn some of their secrets, including how they need our help to survive! You can also relax in the inspiring Monarch Lounge, with its seats shaped like eggs, caterpillars and chrysalises, created by internationally renowned Quebec designer Liz Vandal.
From February 14 to April 28, 2013, the Botanical Garden's Main Exhibition Greenhouse will be transformed into a huge butterfly house, welcoming thousands of brilliantly coloured butterflies and moths. The stars this year are some extraordinary butterflies that Quebeckers know and love: monarchs. Visitors can learn some of their secrets, including how they need our help to survive! You can also relax in the inspiring Monarch Lounge, with its seats shaped like eggs, caterpillars and chrysalises, created by internationally renowned Quebec designer Liz Vandal.
Our new employee
January 2, 2013
Pierre has joined our Front Office team last December. Originally from France, he brings a European touch to our guest service. Welcome Pierre!
